Fall is in full swing, and so is this year’s fashion scene. Last year, the Platform Ugg Mini and camo sweatshirt made a popular appearance among girls, while loafers and flannel button-ups maintained a steady popularity among the boys.
As we enter the last month of autumn, one clothing item in particular among girls rose in popularity above all others: the mock-neck. A mix of the crewneck and the hoodie, the mockneck looks like a crewneck but covers half the neck, creating a chic look with maximum comfort. The most popular brand selling the mock-neck is Parke, a clothing brand founded in “2022 by Chelsea Parke, who grew up with a love for classic wardrobe staples and a vision of building a brand rooted in timeless, elevated design. What began with upcycled vintage denim quickly evolved into full collections of everyday basics designed to make getting dressed effortless,” according to the Parke website’s About Page.
Although Parke seems to be the most popular brand for mock-neck enthusiasts, other brands have adopted the sweatshirt in fleece and in quarter-zip styles. According to senior Alina Parikh, “It seems wherever I go, someone is wearing the Parke mock-neck in a unique design and color. But it’s not only Parke that girls are wearing, there are variations of the mock-neck in fleece sweaters, jackets, and quarter-zips made by different brands. It has taken over this year’s fall fashion scene, combining comfort and classiness.”
Along with the mock-neck, Sambas – a women’s low-cut Adidas shoe – have gained popularity throughout summer and into the fall season. Paired with jeans and an elegant top, the Sambas are the perfect pair of shoes to pull an outfit together while providing comfort. “Sambas are the perfect shoe for dressing up or dressing down. They are super comfy, and there are so many styles and colors to choose from. The wide variety in colors and styles makes it easy to put an outfit together, not to mention,” senior Addison Purvis said.
The Ugg Mini Platform shoe has also made a popular appearance this fall, playing off of last year’s popular Ugg Mini. The Platform shoe looks the same except it has a higher platform, adding not only height but style.
Both the mock-neck, Platform Ugg Mini, and Samba have been popular choices for fashion this fall, but maintaining more popularity than ever has been the sweatshirt. Some of the most popular brands of sweatshirts include Abercrombie, Hollister and Cotton On. “I personally love the Abercrombie sweatshirts, although they are expensive, the quality is unmatched, and they are so comfortable. The variety in colors and style is also such a benefit; my personal favorite is the camo and a solid color dark blue hoodie. They are the perfect thing to slip into during the cool autumn season,” senior Roshali Nemaya said.
Hollister and Cotton On are also popular choices among students for sweatshirts; however, it seems Abercrombie has taken the lead for this fall season.
