# Ivy League Throwbacks 'The Black Ivy' Photo Series is a Tribute to the First All-Black Colleges By Peter Vallas | Published 2010-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Ivy-League-Throwbacks References: [streetetiquette](http://streetetiquette.com/the-black-ivy/) Fall is back-to-school season, naturally ushering in the [preppy Ivy League look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-ivy) in fashion shows and stores of many designers. New York City style and fashion blog 'Street Etiquette' has released their latest project titled 'The Black Ivy.' 'The Black Ivy' is a tribute to the [first all-black colleges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection) in the US that established a foundation for hardworking, like-minded African-American individuals. This project fuses the style, characteristics, the education and a major part of [cultural history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scorpion-the-frog) that will definitely get its viewers thinking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Black Ivy Style:** The trend towards the incorporation of Black Ivy League style in fashion and design highlights the desire for cultural diversity and inclusivity. - **Cultural Heritage Fashion:** The increasing popularity of fashion celebrating cultural heritage represents an opportunity for designers to innovate and create unique garments based on traditional styles and materials. - **Educational Nostalgia:** The nostalgic trend of incorporating elements of one's educational history presents an opportunity for brands to create products that evoke a sense of positive memories and experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the Black Ivy trend by offering culturally diverse collections and showcasing alumni from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). - **Education:** The education industry can tap into the educational nostalgia trend and create products or experiences that celebrate alumni or promote a sense of school spirit and pride. - **Photography:** The photography industry can embrace the cultural heritage trend and create unique visual representations that showcase traditional fashion and cultural practices through modern lenses and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Heritage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-bluffs.md) - [Elevated Collegiate Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-campus-collection.md) - [Tailored Apparel Line-Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-ivy-collection.md) - [Collegiate Outdoor Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-ivy.md) - [Comfortable Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-university.md) - [Luxe Retailer Varsity Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-varsity-jacket.md) - [Homecoming-Enthused Collegiate Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homecoming-styles.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5th-quarter-collection.md)