Extra Photos for: In Fashion: Back To School Trends 2012, A Colorful Fall
By Sharon Mosley
Jul 24, 2012
It's time to do your fashion homework, even if it is still the middle of summer. You can study up on some of the latest trends and make your shopping that much easier, according to Todd Christiansen, divisional merchandising manager for Lands' End Kids. "It makes sense that parents are doing their research to make their dollars go further. If kids' backpacks fall apart or they tear through the knees of their pants, it's not only money that's wasted, but the time it takes to replace them...

