technology and surroundings and how the back-to-school basics have changed.

In back-to-school shopping season, we seek out the latest fashions headed to campuses across the United States.

• Campus Vibe TrendSpotter
• Custom-made fit for school
• InStyle.com Hot Finds: Best Western
• Tell us: What's your idea of style?

Learning essentials are more sophisticated than the No. 2 pencil days, from wireless campuses and paperless school districts to tech accessories with style.

• Gallery: Best and banned technology

From the best-designed educational enclaves to the trendiest dorm rooms, we examine trends in spaces.

• Design for learning
• The business of dorm decorating
• Gallery: Dorm decorating