A fresh start, packed their way: REDTAG unveils Back-to-School 2026

Manal Saleh

Character-led backpacks, trolley bags, lunch essentials, footwear and school-ready fashion give children more ways to begin the year feeling like themselves

August 17, Riyadh, KSA: REDTAG, the Middle East's leading value-fashion and homeware brand, has launched its GCC-wide Back-to-School campaign, "Ready, Set, School!".

The first day back is often remembered through the smallest details - a new backpack waiting by the door, shoes that have not yet collected a single mark, and the excitement of carrying a favourite character into the classroom. REDTAG’s 2026 Back-to-School collection is built around those moments.

The campaign spans everything a family needs for the new term, from classroom uniforms and everyday school wear to the backpacks, lunchboxes and water bottles that go with them. Apparel for girls and boys is grouped alongside school essentials, so parents can outfit children across ages and stages in a single trip.

At the centre of the collection is a wide selection of backpacks and trolley bags, ranging from coordinated 5-in-1 sets for younger children to cleaner, more understated styles for older students. The designs balance practical storage and everyday comfort with the one detail children often care about most - whether the bag feels like theirs.

That sense of personality runs through REDTAG’s largest character line-up for the season. Children can choose from Hello Kitty and Kuromi, step into adventure with Spider-Man, Sonic and Batman, or carry favourites including Stitch, Frozen, Naruto, Paw Patrol and Dragon Ball. Disney designs and football-club graphics extend the choice further, with characters featured across backpacks, trolley bags, lunch boxes, bottles, stationery and selected apparel.

Children can build a coordinated school set around the worlds they already love, from backpack to tiffin box to water bottle. A favourite character can travel from backpack to tiffin box and water bottle, turning practical everyday items into something children feel proud to use.

The "Classroom Ready" range covers the foundations of the school wardrobe. Polo dresses, pintuck shirts and tailored trousers sit alongside t-shirts, leggings and footwear, available across a wide palette that runs from crisp whites and navy through to pastels and brighter tones. The pieces are built to hold up through a full school day, without asking children to sacrifice comfort for polish.

The range also includes school-ready footwear, with comfortable options created for long days and active routines. Apparel plays a supporting role through practical outfits for girls and boys, from dresses and shirts to trousers, T-shirts, leggings and co-ordinated sets suited to classroom and after-school wear.

“A new school year is a meaningful moment for children. They are returning to friends, new routines and new experiences, and even a small choice such as their backpack or favourite character can help them feel more confident about that transition. Parents, meanwhile, are looking for products that are practical, reliable and sensibly priced. This collection brings both needs together. It gives children the freedom to choose what feels right for them, while giving families the convenience and accessible value they need when preparing for the year ahead.” said Shehbaz Shaikh, Chief Operating Officer, REDTAG.

REDTAG will also bring the season to life through selected mall activations, where children can add their mark to a life-size canvas, capture the first-day excitement at a themed photo booth and join games created around the Back-to-School experience. The Back-to-School collection will be available across REDTAG stores and online at redtagfashion.com.