Hardly old school, campus clothes go stylish

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It’s not all jeans, sneakers and sweatshirts packed in those duffel bags headed to college campuses in the coming weeks. There might also be a ripped-from-the-runway look from Zara or H&M that mimics Celine or Chloe, and maybe — just maybe — a bona fide Diane von Furstenberg dress or Alexander Wang jacket. It will all get worn, with the possible exception of the sweatshirt, says Amy Levin, founder of the blog site CollegeFashionista.com. “College students love to change up their look. … They can do it by translating the most up-to-date looks for their lifestyles and budgets.”

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