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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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That’s A Wrap: Farewell To The Ivy Style Exhibit
Yesterday the MFIT’s “Ivy Style” exhibit closed its doors. It was a fantastic experience for all involved, especially Richard Press, who earned a pair of gilded loafers for his efforts. The MFIT has a nifty site devoted to the exhibit that we never linked to until now. It, along with the records of the exhibit …
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Eric @ The Andover Shop
Duck Head Migrates North
Member Profile: James Darley – Ivy Chief Of Staff
I Apparently Invited My Potential Mother In Law To Do Something Inappropriate And A Fantastic Perfume.
Made In America – The Only Thing The Muddy Dog Will Sell Out Is Product
The Ivy-est Drinking Game Ever.
Ivy Notes S1 E15 – Cha Cha Cha Cha Changes
G. Bruce Boyer – Johnny Hartman: The Balladeer
If Ivy And Covid Had A Baby
Thanks again to the amazing Tom for sending me an article from Bloomberg by Max Berlinger this week about what is happening, somewhat disturbingly, to custom clothes. The gist of the article is (it’s a paywall and we don’t link paywalls anymore) is that… A 2022 forecast from personal-styling service Stitch Fix found that half …
Jazz Goes to College: Jazz and Ivy Style at Mid-Century
Editor’s Note: We are very pleased to present the second in a series of columns by G. Bruce Boyer on music (jazz mostly) and fashion. We have also put together another playlist for you to correspond with this piece, which can be found by clicking here. Without further ado, the versatile Mr. G. Bruce Boyer: …
A Tale Of Two Blazers
In Bedford today, it is supposed to reach 56 degrees. We started out at 27 this morning, but by 11… … blue blazer. My first exposure to the respect – that’s not the word. Esteem? That’s not the word. Recognition of iconic status? Clunky phrase. The first time I understood that the navy blazer was …
Good Morning, Part 1 of 3
Two things drive me insane (1) The first minute and a half of any amateur You Tube video and (2) intros where the author tries to sell you the premise of the article and it is something you already know. If I have to tell you about how important morning is then this site is …
Gifts If They Missed by Sarah, & A Small James Bond Rant That Is Uncalled For In The Midst Of Such A Good Piece
Editor’s Note: Why? Because (1) you asked for more Sarah and I totally agree, (2) in the event that you didn’t get everything you want, don’t celebrate Christmas, or have not received the last gift you are ever going to get, (3) a gift you don’t like or aren’t going to use makes you lie …
A Not Coincidentally Timed Profile In Minimalism – Sarah Bogart Cooney
“I don’t come here for this,” he said. Or she said. Or they said. Or just about everyone was saying when we took over the Facebook Group. So we curated. These are not the days for curation. Curation implies providence, and there is precious little providence to be had. Even issues where there is …
Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson Talks Ivy, Zoë Talks Ducks, And A Few Other Notes
Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson is a faculty member in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard University. She resides in Cambridge, MA and is originally from Metro Detroit. A foodie and oenophile, Dr. Brisson recognizes that a life well-lived combines aesthetics, form, function, and (of course) food. It’s often been said that Ivy is …
Gleneagles, Hunter Boots, Barbour, and Food & Beverage from Member Maura McMahon
It was fun on the Ivy Style Facebook page in honor of St. Andrew’s day and celebrating the tartans and kilts from Scottish culture that have influenced Ivy styles (with dignity, honor and distinction that -our conversations realized- does not appropriate the Scots). All of that hoopla inspired me to share some big news …
I’m Ivy, You’re…
I am a touring musician, this summer anyway. Used to tour a lot. Write my own stuff, have a kind of unique (I know, things can’t be kind of unique but this is, it is the guitar-is-a-piano thing James Taylor does but different) way of playing guitar, been on the radio, in a past life …
Metacognition From A Frequent Commenter
EDITOR’S NOTE: On social media we discuss the difference between Ivy Style and dressing for affectation. My answer is always that Ivy Style comes with an inherent value system, and that if you represent that value system in whatever form it works for you, it is nearly impossible to be inauthentic. Mr. Heinz-Ulrich von Boffke …