Sheridan Road pays tribute to John Hughes’ iconic characters—and their timeless style.
Photography by Lucy Hewett
Editorial styling by Theresa Alleva
Editorial assistant Dina Al

On Bender, red checked button down shirt by Eileen and Frank, jean jacket by Seven for All Mankind, all available at E-Street Denim in Highland Park, pants available at Neiman Marcus at Northbrook Court; On Allison, sweater by Isabel Marant, skirt by MSGM, both available at Chalk in Evanston; On Andrew, pants by John Varvatos at Neiman Marcus Northbrook Court, letterman jacket available by order at amazon.com; Claire in shirt by Rebecca Taylor available at Neiman Marcus in Northbrook, skirt by Chloe at Chalk in Evanston; On Brian, striped sweater by Agave and khaki pants by Joe’s, available at E-Street Denim in Highland Park
We’ll long mourn North Shore film writer, director, and legend John Hughes who seemed to understand American youth better than anyone else. Not only did he offer a window into the world of teenage angst, he captured ’80s fashion at its peak. Lucky for us, the lessons of layering, prints, and masterful accessory use are back in a modern way. See how Hughes’s most beloved characters inspire this season’s pre-fall style.

On Ferris, black and white letterman jacket from Grassroots in Barrington, sunglasses available from BLINK in Lake Forest; On Sloan, fringe leather jacket from amazon.com, green tank by love Lucy love, available at E-Street Denim in Highland Park; On Cameron, official Red Wings jersey available by order from Grassroots in Barrington, Ray Ban sunglasses from Macy’s; Ferrari available at Lake Forest Sportscars, 990 N. Shore Drive, Lake Bluff
“Only the meek get pinched. The bold survive.”
—Ferris

Ferris in black and white letterman jacket from Grassroots in Barrington, sunglasses available from Blink in Lake Forest
“People forget that when you’re 16, you’re probably more serious than you’ll ever be again. You think seriously about the big questions.”
—JOHN HUGHES

Ferris in black and white letterman jacket from Grassroots in Barrington, sunglasses available from Blink in Lake Forest
“Make a wish.”
—Jake
“It already came true.”
—Samantha

Samantha in pink silk skirt by Martin Grant available at Chalk in Evanston; On Jake, black bomber jacket from Urban Outfitters at Oakbrook Center, tan pants by Vince available at Neiman Marcus at Northbrook Court

Samantha in blue and white polka dot dress by Martin Grant available at Chalk, T-shirt by We The Free, both available at E-Street Denim in Highland Park, hat from the GAP; Ted in plaid shirt from Brooks Brothers at Westfield Old Orchard
“I so desperately hate to end these movies that the first thing I do when I’m done is write another one. Then
I don’t feel sad about having to leave and everybody going away.”
—JOHN HUGHES

Bailey44 black blazer from E-Street Denim in Highland Park, dress by GIAMBA from Chalk in Evanston, sunglasses available from Blink in Lake Forest
Male Models from Chosen Models: Sean as Alan Ruck and Judd Nelson, Garrett as Matthew Broderick, William as Jon Cryer, Brad as Michael Schoeffling, Isaac as Anthony Michael Hall. Female Models from Ford: Rebecca B as Molly Ringwald, Sarah Stafford as Ally Sheedy and Mia Sara
Hair styling:
Caitlin Krenz for Factor Artists
Makeup:
Megan Okuesa
for Factor Artists
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