It's a Mixed Fashion Bag This Year
August 19, 2004 | Levent OZLER
Music and academia, two things that take up a considerable amount of school-age children's time, come together to create some of the most popular back-to-school fashion styles.
"American Idol" stylist Miles Siggins says the modern version of the preppy look, including grosgrain ribbon trim, suede patch-sleeve sweaters and argyle socks and sweaters, is taking cues from hip-hop and punk.
"Music is a definite influence, so are TV and the Internet. People aspire to be their idols. People like Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears had a lot to answer for the last few years because some girls were showing too much skin. But Christina Aguilera is covering up more now, so hopefully more girls will, too," says Siggins.
He expects high school -- and even middle and elementary school -- hallways to be filled with boys wearing hooded sweat shirts with collegiate-inspire d shirts and ties, and girls in baggy bottoms contrasted by fitted or feminine tops.
"I think there's a backlash against the extreme dressing-down thing. For kids nowadays, it's more rebellious to dress up than dress down," he says.
Siggins, who has worked with celebrities ranging from supermodel Kate Moss to Ice Cube, put together a fashion show for RED, America Online's teen service. In it he features three primary trends:
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