The Best Back to School Shopping

Don’t tell the kids, but they’ll be heading back to school before they know it. And that means it’s time to start getting them stocked up for another year in the classroom. All the coolest clothing and trendiest supplies await at The Shops. 

For the elementary set 

H&M has what the young ones need to make a stylish first impression, with fun and comfortable options like animal-print leggings and sweatshirts for little girls, joggers and striped shirts for boys and hoodies and adorable backpacks for all. At Uniqlo, the basics are anything but, from graphic tees and baggy jeans to comfy sweats and jackets.

 

 

For middle and high schoolers 

If there’s one must-have accessory for tweens and teens, it’s the right sneakers. The perfect pair awaits at Twenty Four: Dunks and Jordans from Nike, collectible Adidas’ and hot-again New Balance. What to wear above those shoes? Cool T-shirts and polos from Psycho Bunny for the guys and vests and cargo pants from Zara and H&M for the girls.

For college kids 

Aritzia is making a statement on campuses coast-to-coast, whether with TnaBUTTER™ jumpsuits and zip-ups or pleated skirts and vests. Likewise, Lululemon’s Scuba half-zip hoodie and colorful slides are musts. And, of course, Levi’s jeans and shirts have been around-the-quad staples for more than a century for a reason. For all around comfort, Rhone's joggers are perfect for class around campus.

For A+ supplies 

Look no further than MUJI for pens the other kids will beg to borrow. (They will want the classically Japanese minimalist pencil cases, spiral notebooks, backpacks and binders too, but they’ll have to get their own.) There’s great furnishings for dorm rooms as well, including sheets and towels, air diffusers and closet organizers.

For a shopping break 

Grab a bite at Shake Shack or Fuku, then get a scoop or two at Van Leeuwen. Because there is still plenty of summer left.