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The New Preppy Handbook

Last night I had the opportunity to attend the official release party for the Only NY × J. Press collaboration. The event took place at the J. Press Flagship Store in Manhattan, next to the Yale Club of New York City. The new collection features Made in USA items in navy and orange, including a

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From The Editor

Matthew Longcore, Ph.D.  Editor and publisher Matthew Longcore completed his Ph.D. in Humanities at Salve Regina University. His doctoral dissertation is titled “Dreaming Spires: Collegiate Gothic Architecture on American Campuses.” Matthew is a graduate of Trinity College and holds master’s degrees from Fairfield University, Harvard University, and Yale University. As an undergraduate, he majored in

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From The Archives

Conspicuously Missing Ivy (or things that would have been Ivy)

  I went through Take Ivy a few times yesterday, first for reference and subsequently to make sure I was right.  I counted zero bags, for men anyway.  Stacks of books for sure, bike baskets, but no bags.  This of course does not rule out bags being Ivy, they are, but it does put forward

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Addendum to A Sergeant and His Clothier

By James H. Grant The following is an addendum to the article titled A Sergeant and His Clothier. When I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in November 1966, I knew there was a good chance that I might spend one year of my four year enlistment in the Republic of Vietnam. It did not


A Sergeant and His Clothier

By James H. Grant When I was in the U.S. Air Force during the years 1967-1971, one of my tours of duty was at Royal Air Force Chicksands, in Bedfordshire, England. RAF Chicksands was an interesting assignment. Although it was an air force base, it had no runway, no hangars, no control tower and no


J. Press, founded at Yale, plans brick-and-mortar expansion

This article was published in the Yale Daily News. The brand, strongly identified with so-called Ivy style, has targeted $100 million in revenue by 2030 under the leadership of Creative Director and President Jack Carlson, who started in the fall. By Rishi Gurudevan & Laurentia Woo | 4:17 a.m., January 13, 2026 Staff Reporter & Contributing Reporter Alex Hong, Staff Photographer



Rugby’s Quiet Transatlanticism: A Sporty Anglican Communion

By Karlton Miko Tyack Ivy Style contributing writer Karlton Miko Tyack holds an AM in Political Economy and Government and an AB in the History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University. Since August 2018, he has served as a Freelance Client Liaison and Client Liaison for Sotheby’s. This is a follow-up piece to his


Tapped for Greatness: Secret Society Neckwear

Today we  have  the pleasure of interviewing Nathan Green, the founder of Secret Society Neckwear. Matthew Longcore: I read a great article about your brand by Eric Twardzik in Robb Report. In the article, you were quoted as saying: “If you’re wearing a tie in today’s world, it almost feels like you’re a member in


A New Year’s message from Richard Press

By Richard Press As we stand at the threshold of 2026 (J. Press’ 124th year!), I look at the exciting things happening at J. Press and can’t help but think that my grandfather, founder Jacobi Press, would be bursting his buttons with pride. He established our family company to outfit the men of Yale and


The Enduring Appeal of the Cardigan

by Isobel Harte And when I felt like I was an old cardigan Under someone’s bed You put me on and said I was your favorite – Taylor Swift, Cardigan Cardigans can be the warm hug Taylor Swift is singing about. Or they can be the perfect canvas for your best string of pearls. There


The Power of Nostalgia in the J. Press Holiday Collection

By Matthew Longcore If you are anything like me, you don’t just watch movies – you watch people wearing clothes in movies. I made this realization about myself a long time ago. I was in high school when Dead Poets Society (1989) made its debut on the silver screen. The navy blazers, grey flannels, repp


Ivy Style Holiday Gift Guide for Men 2025

By Matthew Longcore Christmas is merely three weeks away, so it is time to be making your shopping list and checking it twice. While gift giving is always a matter of taste – for both the giver and the receiver – the process of narrowing down items is less daunting with some good advice. Here