Hey guys,

Im a fashion enthusiast and I like learning about fashion in different countries.

Definitions

Preppy: I would say “preppy” would be associate with the upper middle although not exclusively. When I think about preppy in global terms would be private school, private university and working a working a high paying job(law, finance) in a big city.

Class: I know the class system in the UK is different than in other countries, but I’m using these terms much more in terms of wealth.

US: Brooks Brothers(Old Prep), Vineyard Vines(New Prep)

In the US I have seen people at elite and private universities wearing Vineyard Vines a lot. Like frat guys, trust fund people and those in high paying jobs.

Europe: For instance, in many European countries an American brand like Vineyard vines is unknown because they primarily serve the local American Market. The same happens with Brooks brothers.

Ralph Lauren meanwhile is seen as a more “International brand” even though it’s American. It seems in some European countries it would be the equivalent to wearing Brooks Brothers.

The same with Lacoste though Lacoste doesn’t seem to have a historically solid reputation as RL since they outsourced their production lesser quality manufactures but at least they’ve been trying to make a comeback.

Spain: Has their own local “preppy” brands like Scalpers and Pompeii.

How is it in the UK? So far the only brand which I found is Baracuta. The G9 Harrington Jacket would fit on the aesthetic I’m talking about. But where do you guys get your Polo’s? Fred Perry’s has many negative associations. At least some people from Europe(not the Uk) told not to wear it since it’s associated with right wing groups..etc.