Shop Sporty Academia Fall 2024 Runway Inspired Pieces

Fall and prep trends always seem to go hand in hand once the temperatures drop, and this season, they embrace the athletic trend that shows no sign of going away. The fall 2024 runways were peppered with these trends; from rugby jerseys to new-age bomber jackets and updated sweatpants to tweed “uniform” ensembles. It was a playground of scholar-influenced styles in patriotic shades of blue and red that took over.

It’s a trend that can easily be adopted by many people, without even having to attend an Ivy League university or play a sport. Style icons Rihanna (sporty) and Taylor Swift (preppy) prove this time and time again by showing up in surprisingly versatile pieces, created to “play” this trend game.

So, start planning your fall wardrobe with these sporty, varsity pieces. Thom Browne’s updated tweed and leather jacket is a luxe take on a classic varsity jacket and pairs well with everything from basic jeans or soccer shorts to a chic pencil skirt or loose midi skirt (also a trend for fall). An easy way to get on board with the trend is with a great accessory like Kate Spade’s covet-worthy K As In Kate Spade sneakers, which come in a variety of colorways. Don’t forget to finish off your look with the perfect piece of jewelry: Anita Ko’s whistle necklace for your next basketball game or The Ben Shoppe’s academic-thinking Curiouser for your next online or in-person class.

On your marks, get set, go…