OFF THE CATWALK

There was a preppy feeling on a lot of spring 2008 catwalks, like this look from Proenza Schouler. No it’s not your 80’s prepster in a polo shirt, shoulder tied sweater and bermuda shorts. Instead, today’s prep has some edge and sharpness to it. Look for a clean colour palette – black and white stripes are quintessential preppy—and no fuss tailoring and fabrics. The clean white shirt dress is an easy to replicate piece and the cinched blazer will carry you through all seasons. Liz Cabral