Fun fact about August: it's also known as Prep History Month. It’s considered that because the preps have been looking really attractive in swimsuits since June, and they're about to go back to school to also look good in popped collars and crop tops. This is the way of the land. Together, we’ll revisit ’90s cinema and discuss each evolution of the Prep, from "Upper East Sider" to "Straight-Up Murderer." Keep in mind, though, that not all preps are created equal. They’re not all from the Upper East Side.
The History of Prep Culture, As Seen Through Epic ’90s Movies
The '90s were the golden era of the preppy lifestyle.
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