School aesthetics are often portrayed with an ironic edge or literally in media. There are also Miu Miu’s viral skirt, icons like Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf, Britney Spears in “Baby One More Time,”K-pop group IVE is one of the most prominent examples of the school uniform influencing mainstream fashion.
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While clothing isn’t restricted by gender, it seems that pop culture has often favored depiction — and even fetishization — of the stereotypical schoolgirl archetype, prompting pleated skirts, cropped sweater vests, knee-high socks, and bows to trend. What about the schoolboy look? The portrayals and influence of what is often called schoolboy-inspired style — think ties, blazers, knee-length shorts, and letter shirts — are by far less discussed. However, that’s not to say pop culture hasn’t delivered notable examples of the schoolboy look.
Film, for example Dead Poets Society (1989) — which you’ve probably seen making the rounds as one of the cornerstones of Dark Academia aesthetics — presented the classic boarding school wardrobe. Additional to “Tradition, Discipline, Honor, and Excellence,”Welton Academy students wore chic closets that became a comprehensive guide to schoolboy style. V-neck sweaters. tailored blazers. Oxford shirts. Letter sweatshirts. loafers. tributes today.
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The styles of St. Jude School’s students Nate Archibald, Chuck Bass, and Dan Humphrey in seasons 1 and 2 of The CW’s Gossip GirlThey were equally timeless. Eric Daman, costume designer, created each character’s style. Each one represented a unique take on Upper East Side school fashion. While outsider Dan went for a simple and understated look, often accompanied by crossbody bags and work boots, Golden Boy Nate favored old money aesthetics and rumpled clothes — for an added effect of nonchalance. Chuck Bass, fashionista, was able to make a bold statement by adding colorful scarves and overcoats to his outfits. The guys of Gossip GirlThey became icons for their respective school tropes.
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