Besides the mandatory collegiate ensembles of OSU sweatshirts, jeans and baseball caps, many students on campus enjoy sporting fashion-forward, alternative or eclectic trends along with the standard staples. With such a diverse student body, there is a plethora of cool and casual ways to wear outfits. From the trend savvy, to suave hipsters looking the part defines one’s lifestyle.

On High Street shoppers are incredibly fortunate to have such unique boutiques and shops that cater to every hip style, from vintage preppy chic to rough and rugged. Campus area stores such as Avalon, Higher Ground and Haley’s Planet offer distinctive threads not found in a traditional mall setting.

Avalon, located at 1434 N. High Street, sells such distinctive urban brands as Ecko, 555 Soul, Ben Sherman and Diesel. They also have a wide selection of glitzy club wear for guys and girls.

“We try to give high-end European designs all the way to Gucci knock-offs,” said Sergio Spitaleri, manager and buyer for Avalon. “We carry three-quarters of the 555 Soul line, which no one else in town carries…we also have the cheapest prices in Diesel.”

Avalon Shoe Salon, across the street from the clothing salon at 1443 N. High Street, offers such global favorites as Fornarina, Puma and Fluevog.

“We have a totally unique selection of shoes where you can’t find 80 to 90 percent of them even in the Midwest,” Spitaleri said.

Avalon and Avalon Shoe Salon are both open Mondays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 6 p.m.

Higher Ground, located at 1948 N. High Street, offers comfy laid-back clothing from such brands as Lifted Research Group, Tribal, Fuct, Ezekiel and U.F.O.

Next door to Higher Ground is Rewind, located at 1946 N. High Street, a small thrift store by the same owners as Higher Ground. They sell retro fashions, as well as a great selection of jeans and pants.

Rewind and Higher Ground are open Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, Haley’s Planet, located at 1904 N. High Street, caters to a variety of styles here at Ohio State with a more laid-back, relaxed approach to fashion.

“High school to grad school students who are into the skateboard or rave scenes come in and shop,” said Corwin Leonard, owner of Haley’s Planet.

Haley’s Planet is open everyday from 12 to 7.

Rag-O-Rama, located at 2661 N. High Street, sells contemporary used fashions from such labels as Abercrombie & Fitch and Express, as well as vintage clothing and jewelry for both the consumer-conscious and the die-hard thrift-shoppers. Also, since fashion always comes full-circle, the 80s are back. Rag-O-Rama offers the real deal that today’s designers attempt to copy.

“More and more people are buying thrift. It’s becoming more mainstream to find those one-of-a-kind items” said Lauren Goodburn, manager of Rag-O-Rama.

Rag-O-Rama is open Mondays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Urban Outfitters, located at 1782 N. High Street, sells a wide array of hip clothing and kitsch items.

“We are convenient and reasonably priced…we get shipments every day of new merchandise, so we have a constant amount of unique and fresh items,” said Allison Linamen, Men’s Department Manager at Urban Outfitter’s.

Urban Outfitter’s is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.