prep school 101

i've always loved Ralph Lauren .

Before i knew anything about clothes my mother bought me a blue oxford for my grade 8 graduation. Little did i know that my khakis / navy blazer / ralph lauren oxford was a classic american outfit, i was just excited that i got to wear a necktie with baseballs on it ( definitly not classic ! )

over the next 15 years i would repeatedly fall back on a classic oxford for many different occasions. I currently have a baby blue one that fits me a bit big but i like it with skinny black or dark blue jeans.

whether you're into kanye or phoenix ( pictured ) mixing standard prep school items with more exciting pieces is a great way to look cool but not too trendy.