# Preppy Suburb Snaps The W Magazine 'Reverse Commute' Captures are Stoically Stylish By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-magazine-reverse-commute References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/ajak-deng-ming-xi-alana-zimmer-hannah-holman-sharif-hamza-magazine/) & [wmagazine](http://www.wmagazine.com/) If your neighborhood is occupied by anyone like the ladies featured in the W Magazine 'Reverse Commute' editorial, you're probably in for some preppy displays of puppy-toting attitude. Models Ajak Deng, Ming Xi, Alana Zimmer and Hannah Holman are decked out in [flashy couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign) in a spread that includes a quaint white picket fenced type of setting. Complemented by Bingo-ready visors and [overly patterned outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lilly-reserve-collection), the quartet rock the likes of Michael Kors, Balenciaga, Alexander Wang and Givenchy. The shots switch from loafer-completed looks to sweater-set ensembles that will have you wondering what era these [high-fashion housewives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection) are living in. The W Magazine 'Reverse Commute' leading ladies would definitely cause a double take if they we're lounging outside during your morning drive through the suburbs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Preppy Couture:** Opportunities for designers to create bold, colorful and patterned collections that embrace preppy style with a modern twist. - **Suburban Chic:** Opportunities for retailers to curate a selection of trendy clothing and accessories that cater to the fashionable suburban demographic. - **Vintage Vogue:** Opportunities for fashion brands to create throwback collections featuring sweater sets and loafer-completed looks inspired by past decades. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can capitalize on the preppy style trend by creating bold, colorful and patterned collections inspired by the W Magazine 'Reverse Commute' editorial. - **Retail:** Retailers can cater to the fashionable suburban demographic by curating a selection of trendy clothing and accessories inspired by the preppy style trend seen in the W Magazine 'Reverse Commute' editorial. - **Fashion Branding:** Fashion brands can create throwback collections inspired by past decades, like the loafer-completed looks and sweater sets seen in the W Magazine 'Reverse Commute' editorial, to capture the interest of vintage vogue enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gingham-Forward Apparel Edits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coach-x-wnba-campaign.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Sporty Resort Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-x-four-seasons.md) - [Fashion-Focused Substack Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-should-i-wear.md) - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md) - [Empowering Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-your-own-time.md)