This post, one of Ivy Style’s most heavily trafficked ever, was written by contributor Bill Stephenson in 2011. “This wonderful specialist was the J. Press of trad eyewear,” says David Wilder, who worked nearby at J. Press and is highly knowledgeable about eyewear. “The optical land of the P3 shape will never be the same, …
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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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Kirby Allison of The Hanger Project (Ivy Style’s most prominent and loyal sponsor, so be sure and check them out for your clothes-care needs), has put up a new video on caring for your cordovan shoes. And here it is. — CC
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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 …
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 …
Dear readers, Due a long post operative recovery, I am on a temporary medical leave. Ivy Style will be back sometime in February. Thank you for your patience. All the best, Matthew Longcore
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
By Sarah Bogart Cooney Sarah is the creator of the blog Fewer & Better and a contributing writer for Ivy Style. You can find Sarah on Substack. Last year Ivy Style premiered the Holiday Gift Guide for Women. This year we are following up with what promises to be a new annual tradition. Here is …
Ivy Style editor and publisher Matthew Longcore had the opportunity to interview J. Press president and creative director Jack Carlson. Here is the transcript from the interview. Matthew Longcore: You hold a doctorate in archaeology from Oxford. This is a somewhat unusual background for an executive in the clothing industry. And yet there may be …
