British Prep School Trend Fall 2011

Given the obsession with the royals, it seems only fitting that our latest fashion fixation also comes from across the pond, though this time around the style we're seeking is more prep-school punk than Princess Catherine. We never hit the books at Eton, but we're answering Fall's call to Anglo charm with boarding-school basics, like rugby stripes and tasseled loafers. To make your part as prep-school rebel a little more convincing, we've thrown in a few edgier pieces — think McQueen's tartan plaid mini, studded leather cuffs, and distressed tweed jackets to counter the more traditional garb. Just click through to shop all the key pieces.


Photo courtesy of Marie Claire