# Tousled Celebrity Schoolgirl Editorials Alexa Chung Goes Back to School for Flare November 2013 By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-november-2013 References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/alexa-chung-gets-glam-for-jason-kim-in-flare-november-issue/) & [flare](http://www.flare.com/celebrity/november-cover-star-alexa-chung-on-life-and-the-it-girl/) Brunette bombshell and fashion's perennial ‘It’ Girl, Alexa Chung graces Flare Magazine November 2013 issue photographed by Jason Kim. Chung heads back to the classroom for this shoot, which features her in a series of [schoolgirl-inspired styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club), from embroidered skirts, oversized collars and Mary Jane platforms to coveted autumn plaids, [fitted sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2) and sleek pantsuits. Whether she’s casually draped on a wooden desk or folding her arms in front of a set of lockers, it’s easy to envision this brunette beauty as a stylish teachers pet. Chung sports her usual smokey eye, a berry-stained lip and a bedhead look for the shoot, which was styled by Kemal Harris. School has been in session for over a month now, but these [vintage-inspired schoolgirl ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throwback-collection) modeled by fashion darling Alexa Chung should reanimate your excitement for getting dressed every morning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-inspired Schoolgirl Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create retro schoolgirl-inspired collections that appeal to nostalgic consumers. - **Embroidered Skirts and Oversized Collars:** Opportunity for textile manufacturers to incorporate intricate embroidery techniques and oversized collar designs into their products. - **Sleek Pantsuits and Fitted Sweaters:** Opportunity for clothing retailers to offer modern and tailored pantsuits and sweaters as a stylish alternative to traditional office wear. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the nostalgia trend and create vintage-inspired schoolgirl collections. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for textile manufacturers to develop new embroidery techniques and oversized collar designs. - **Clothing Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for clothing retailers to cater to the demand for modern and tailored office wear with sleek pantsuits and fitted sweaters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniform-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-drama-school.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [90s Grunge-Inspired Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-october-collection.md) - [Vintage Campus Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-breakfast-club.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Effortless Urban Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knys-fall-2025.md) - [Fall Influencer-Backed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caitlin-covington.md)