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Ground Up, a leading brand house known for innovative and fashion-driven footwear, has announced a new partnership with The Children's Place, the largest pure-play children’s specialty retailer in North America. The collaboration marks a key milestone for both brands in 2026, bringing together their shared focus on creativity, quality and child-centric design to introduce a series of exclusive, fashion-forward footwear collections.
Rolling out through the Spring season, the limited-edition footwear collection will feature globally beloved characters such as Minnie Mouse, stories from Toy Story and Cars, along with Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends. The range will be offered in popular silhouettes including rain boots and clogs, reflecting The Children's Place’s emphasis on accessible, trend-led fashion designed for modern families.
Driven by a mission to spark creativity and celebrate self-expression, Ground Up has established itself as a leader in character-inspired footwear, connecting fans with accessible, high-quality styles. This partnership highlights the brand’s rapid growth in the children’s footwear segment, bringing its distinctive design DNA to The Children's Place through collections that combine imaginative storytelling with everyday practicality. By pairing iconic characters with a trusted family retailer, the collaboration seamlessly brings together premium quality and fan-favorite styles.
The Children's Place is widely known for its trend-led designs and its expansive Character Shop, which features apparel inspired by beloved franchises from Disney, Marvel, Hello Kitty and more. By blending fashion with iconic storytelling, the brand offers families stylish, character-driven choices that resonate strongly with today’s kids. For Ground Up, the partnership marks a strategic move to broaden its reach and further strengthen its presence within the children’s lifestyle segment.
Together, Ground Up and The Children's Place reinforce their commitment to delivering distinctive kids’ fashion and lifestyle products. The collaboration also highlights Ground Up’s ongoing evolution beyond footwear into a broader lifestyle brand partner, strengthening ties with leading names across fashion and entertainment while championing creativity and self-expression.
Ground Up is committed to inspiring creativity and self-expression through its character-driven footwear. With the ability to cater to diverse markets and price points, the brand delivers products that appeal to fans across segments. Built on the pillars of innovation, storytelling, authenticity and fan connection, Ground Up brings engaging designs from concept to retail shelves—creating memorable footwear experiences that resonate with customers and encourage lasting brand loyalty.
