Prep School

The prep-school look is a trend that is recycled year after year on the catwalks; championed by designers such as Ralph Lauren and Henry Holland - yet instead of growing tiresome, the look remains timeless season after season. The quirky prints, cute coordinates and minimalistic accessories have been big news this year already, and it looks as if the preppy look will prevail through AW14.  However, this year the preppy look has got a new edge, moving away from the prim and proper Kate Middleton look that was popular in 2011, and instead taking inspiration from the ultimate 90s icon: Cher Horowitz from Clueless.

This season's preppy look distances itself from the more modest vibes of the past and instead pays tribute to the vintage inspired campus looks of Clueless: think chunky platforms, tartan blazers and understated make-up. This season is all about quality labels and quirky styles; it's about having fun with fashion and encapsulating the vibrancy of youth whilst embracing grown-up tailoring for that crucial silhouette to bring the whole look together. With tailoring playing such a crucial role, it's important to invest in quality pieces that will maintain that key structure and shape, which is why vintage clothing is your best friend when it comes to mastering this look; vintage clothes have proved they're worth their salt when it comes to standing the test of time and longevity. So, here at the Vintage Clothing Collection, we transported ourselves back to the 90s and created some looks that could have just as easily stepped out of Cher Horowitz's enviable walk-in wardrobe.

Yellow tartan Mondi check jacket - Coming Soon to our Etsy shop

Vintage Mondi black and red blazer - £34

The 90's preppy look is something to really have fun with and can add some much needed colour and print into AW14 fashion; so enjoy yourself and try out some new looks whilst emulating one of the most fashion forward films of the generation. Just like vintage shopping, the 90s revival is all about having fun and experimenting with fashion.

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