The US College Look
The increasingly popular US college look has given men’s casual weara new sense of youthfulness.
Students across the country are settling back down into education after a summer of parties, plenty of booze and festivals.
The UK has been invaded by the US college look over the past few years and if you’re looking for inspiration and style for a new term the US college look could be for you.
Over the past few years we have had a huge doze of US college fashion through TV shows such as The O.C. And One Tree Hill and brands have accommodated for this.
Here’s a few brands that are promoting this look through their clothes.
Fly53 has been supplying the youth of the UK with fresh clothes for 17 years, and has been established since 1994.
The brand is exactly what you need to pull off the US college look priding itself on been streetwise, independent and current.
The most iconic piece of clothing is the US college jacket and Fly 53 has the ideal jacket for you, the ‘Havana’ Retro Indie Mod College Jacket in Black and Grey is ideal.
Anyone wanting to pull off the US college look should definitely consider the Fly 53 Jackets as it’s modern and compliments the look perfectly.
Walk down most streets in the UK and there is a good chance you will see a US college inspired but which brand has the best on the market?
Franklin & Marshall hoodies have been renowned for their quality and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see why.
Franklin and Marshall are one of the leaders in US college fashion and was established in 1999 by Andrea Pensiero and Giuseppe Albarelli, both of whom saw a gap in the market for American College Wear.
They like to put a vintage twist on their gear but that’s what makes Franklin & Marshall hoodies the best, as well as been comfortable, there’s plenty of variety and individuality so be creative find a hoodie that suits you, try to create a style that is based on US college but has your very own unique twist.
Any US college look is little without finding the right T-shirt and there is plenty of brands out there that can be very accommodating no more so than a Original Penguin T-Shirt.
Original Penguin was created by Abbot Pedersen who was inspired by a stuffed Penguin named Pete and one too many drinks in 1955.
With looks that will help you complment the US college look including styles such as the The Saddle, The Tilt and The Pub ( an appropriate style for most students).
La Martina Shirts is also a viable option for anyone looking for something slightly more formal.
La Martina from Argentina is renowned worldwide for it’s association with polo and their shirts which are ideal for anyone wanting a more well groomed US college look.
The US college look has never been so popular worldwide, the jackets are frequently worn by some of the world’s biggest stars and the look is now imprinted firmly into the British psyche through these brands.