Class is In Session! Shop the Back to School Collection
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Explore the new Back To School collection for Fall Winter 2026!
Class is in session!
We've rounded up 30 of our favorite things for the new school year and assigned them to 10 students and teacher folk who may or may not actually exist—but you definitely know one. There's the overachiever, the horse girl, the sneakerhead, and the person who has somehow turned a 9 a.m. class into a full-day social event. Whether it's back to school or back to business, these styles deserve an A+.
Welcome to Chiappetta U. Your syllabus is below.
THE GUY WHO TRACKS HIS WALKS TO CLASS
Meet Jake.
Jake doesn't walk to class. He logs it.
His Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 in White/Black/White, Pikolinos Fuencarral in Brandy and On Cloud 6 in Ash/Cinder are all ready for his daily 14,000-step campus tour. He knows his pace, his distance, and exactly how many steps it takes to get another coffee.
Major: Exercise Science
Minor: Tracking Everything
Catchphrase: "I'm at 14K."
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THE OVERACHIEVER
Meet Ingrid.
Ingrid color-codes her syllabus, drinks iced London Fogs, and has already started her research paper on The Wind in the Willows.
Naturally, she's fond of wearing the Birkenstock Boston in Lavender Sky, the Boston Big Buckle in Tobacco Brown when she's feeling scholarly, or the Arizona Big Buckle EVA in Faded Purple when she's en route to her next class. She did the reading. Obviously.
Major: English Literature
Minor: Sustainability
Catchphrase: "I actually read the whole thing."
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THE IT GIRL WHO HAS IT ALL
Meet Madisyn.
Madisyn has an internship, a five-year plan, and a coffee order that costs more than your lunch.
She's rotating the UGG Tazz II in Dried Oregano, Classic Micro in Sand, and Tasman II in Chestnut like she has somewhere important to be—which, frankly, she does. She's already networking between classes.
Major: Marketing
Minor: Having It Together
Catchphrase: "Let's circle back."
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THE ATHLEISURE GIRL
Meet Chloe.
Chloe is either coming from Pilates, going to Pilates, or simply wants you to think she's coming from Pilates.
Her New Balance rotation includes the 574 in Navy/Light Arctic Grey, the retro-cool 327 in Linen/Sea Salt/Mushroom, and the 574 in Castlerock/Stoneware. She's wearing leggings, carrying a giant water bottle, and somehow looks put together while insisting she "just threw this on."
Major: Wellness
Minor: Errands
Catchphrase: "I did a workout. Mentally."
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THE ADMINISTRATOR
Meet Denise.
Denise knows everyone's schedule, everyone's business, and exactly who forgot to submit their paperwork. She's running the office, solving everyone's problems, and somehow doing it all while walking approximately 47,000 steps a day.
Her Alegria Keli in Glimmer Burgundy, Reiker Brooke in Black Pastel, and Taos Plim Soul Lux in White are ready for the daily marathon that is keeping the entire school running.
Major: Administration
Minor: Keeping Everyone in Line
Catchphrase: "Did you submit the form?"
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THE HORSE GIRL
Meet Jesika.
Jesika is studying vet tech, spends her free time at the stables, and has absolutely no plans to stop dressing like she might hop on a horse at any moment.
Her Frye Campus 14L boots, Chelsea in Saddle, and Blundstone 562's bring serious equestrian energy—perfect for the barn, the classroom, or anywhere she needs to look like she just rode in from the paddock.
Major: Veterinary Technology
Minor: Equestrian Studies
Catchphrase: "I have to go. The horses are waiting."
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THE PROFESSOR'S PET
Meet Eleanor.
Eleanor has the notes, the color-coded tabs, and somehow already knows the answer.
Her BV by Bruno Visconti Dreamwrite Pens, Butterflies and Peonies A5 Notebook, and Forest Flowers on White Canvas Shopper are basically her academic survival kit. She came prepared. She always does.
Major: Education
Minor: Extra Credit
Catchphrase: "I have a color-coded spreadsheet for that."
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THE GIRL WITH A 9 A.M CLASS AND 9 P.M PLANS
Meet Olivia.
Olivia has class, work, dinner, a concert, and somehow brunch on Sunday.
Her On Cloud 6 Coast in Dustrose/Ox, Brooks Glycerin 23 in Elderberry/Peppercorn/Clear, and On Cloud 6 in Oyster/Biscuit are ready to keep up. She has places to be, people to see, and absolutely no idea what day it is.
Major: Communications
Minor: Overcommitting
Catchphrase: "Wait, what are we doing tonight?"
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THE SOCK NERD
Meet Gideon.
Gideon knows quality when he feels it—and he feels everything. There is no such thing as "just a sock" in Gideon's world. It's moisture-wicking technology, cushioning, fiber composition, and performance engineering.
His Feetures Elite Max Cushion Tab, Sockwell Sunburst Compression Socks, and Darn Tough Solid Basic Crew Socks aren't random picks. They've been researched. Extensively.
Major: Textile Engineering
Minor: Moisture Management
Catchphrase: "Actually, the fiber composition matters."
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THE FASHION MAJOR
Meet Vivienne.
Vivienne doesn't "get dressed." She curates a look.
Her Leto Floral Breeze Kimono, Jen & Co Rochelle Crocodile Print Hobo, and Karine Sultan Half Circle Stud Earrings are the finishing touches to an outfit that was definitely planned three days ago. She has never met a mirror she didn't check.
Major: Fashion Merchandising
Minor: Making an Entrance
Catchphrase: "Where did you get that?"
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CLASS DISMISSED
Thirty picks. Ten personalities. Zero excuses for bad shoes.
Whether you're headed back to campus, back to the office, or simply back to pretending you have your life together after summer, Chiappetta U. is officially in session.
Your syllabus is waiting!
