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From The Editor
Ivy is a fashion born of a mindset manifested in a lifestyle. There are values attached: dignity, the value and power of thought, ethics, hard work, aesthetics, appreciation of all things classic, and the dogged pursuit of excellence. While Ivy evolves (I haven’t worn socks since Easter) the values don’t. If you are a …
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Arts of Asia: A Japanese Ivy Illustration Gallery
In addition to meticulously researched vintage reproductions, plus the regular dispatching of photographers and reporters to capture American collegiate style in its native habitat, the Japanese have long used illustration as a way of expressing their fervent admiration of Ivy style. From stark line drawings to realistic paintings and silly cartoons, the Japanese continue to …
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Ivy Notes S1 E20
If For Some Stupid Reason You Still Think Ballcaps Aren’t Ivy
Ivy Notes S1 E19 – Ch Ch Ch Changes, The Casual/Formal Theory, And Younger People
The Buck Starts Here.
Ivy Notes S1 E18 Met Two Of My Bucket List People.
Ivy Notes S1 E17
If The Shoe Fits, You Got At Least Something Right
You Don’t Get Much Defense Of The 70’s In Here But This Is An Argument For.
Two Things An Ivy Mind Should Know About
Thank you, Matthew Reichlin over at the FB Group. I know, you don’t like FB. You should join just for this group. In fact, if you click on the picture… That’s Maria Popova. She has an interview policy I do not understand. I understand asking for donations for your site, the thought has occurred. But …
J. Press Hosts (and serves) Madras.
J. Press will be there. Because it is at J. Press. On Tuesday, May 10 at the store in D.C. (that’s 1801 L Street NW #2) from 6 – 8PM, and on Thursday, May 12 at the store in NYC (that’s 51 E44th Street) J. Press is hosting an event, and you are invited. Rhys …
Ivy Is Elegant. Are You?
Is lipstick on a pig Ivy? I refer you to some Ivy reference points. Davis. McQueen. Kennedy. Poitier. Bush. Astaire. O’Rourke. You can wear what they wear. You probably own some of what they wear (except maybe Bush’s latter day socks – which were the apex of elegance but easier to pull off once the …
J. Press x Frances Valentine and a J. Press Event
I don’t know what the secret to a good collaboration is. But I know a guy who does. Robert Squillaro is the Chief Merchandising Officer for J. Press, and has been key in the last several successful J. Press collaborations. This time out, Squillaro and Press are working with Frances Valentine, and if it is …
Made In America – The Only Thing The Muddy Dog Will Sell Out Is Product
I wanted to introduce you to another company that insists on Made In America, is downright fanatical about quality, and whose CEO has a Vision Board above her desk of images of who her customers are, and asks every day if she is giving them what they want. And to borrow from our phone conversation …
The Ivy-est Drinking Game Ever.
Don’t blame me. There is an official association for cornhole (is it Cornhole? – Somebody?) and one of the first things you read on the site is: “You bring the drinks and…” Which is kind of cheap for an association, I would think dues would pay for drinks. It isn’t like they are going for …
Quick note, if you didn’t see the ad:
The J. Press Warehouse sale is paused for now. I will let you know when it is back up. JB
Gregg Donnelly (JackDonnelly.com) And His Two Year Khaki Tour
Editor’s Note: In reading the comments, JackDonnelly.com kept coming up. Here’s the origin story, it has a few links to the website in it. In fact, here’s another. They are a few days away from a restock of some of their categories. I will stay in touch with them and let you know, but check …
J. Press Event & A Store Made From A Battleship.
If you are in DC on May 10, or in NY on May 12, stop by J. Press after work. They are holding an event, Prasan Shah of the Original Madras Company and Rhys Moore of St Johns Fragrance Company are giving presentations (I am doing an interview with them in a few hopefully) and …
Slow Your Beefroll – An 11,000 Word Argument For The Sockless
Well, if pictures are worth a thousand words each. Ok, let me head off a few errant comments before they are posted. (1) Boat shoes are leather. (2) Sneakers are justifiable as exhibits because they tend to be tighter, you tend to walk more …