The Pulse: School Daze

Collegiate style has an edge this fall, thanks in part to cool denim and retro statement pieces.

From Diesel’s grunge era skirted jeans to The Frankie Shop’s wide-leg jeans and Closed roomy coordinates, denim anchors the season’s biggest back-to-school worthy fits. Dsquared2’s voluminous take on workwear introduces a new silhouette, while a Calvin Klein denim miniskirt keeps looks timeless.

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Outerwear is an important element to the aesthetic. Vintage-inspired varsity jackets, sporty versions of jean jackets and denim duffle coats instantly add a nostalgic vibe.

Sports jerseys executed in unexpected ways—from Ksubi ’s cropped top to Batsheva’s one-of-a-kind upcycled tank dress—bring in an element of streetwear.

Classic accessories like tortoise shell Ray-Bans, G.H. Bass loafers, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers and Tiffany & Co. charm bracelets are juxtaposed to new classics like Issey Miyake backpacks and joyful jewelry by Bea Bongiasca and Alison Lou.

Traditional school motifs like crests, letterman patches, argyle and houndstooth underscore the autumnal theme.

This story is in Rivet’s fall issue. Click here to read more.