Editor’s Note: I count Claire-Marie Brisson amongst my friends. What was once considered a diluted platform of contact, Messengering on FB, has evolved. Certainly the times have called for it, and we have all gotten better at it. We have gotten to know each other some, and her views are not only interesting and …
We are ready. But we need input on the criteria. We have the brands, most of the samples, etc. Here’s the list so far. Collar roll Tucked v Untucked (I know but it is a reality we must accept, and that producers have started to cater to – the emails I get …
Good morning. J Press sent me the rendering for the new store. Here: I have learned an amazing thing for those of us who wear glasses and order online. I wear progressives (bifocals without the line) and I wear them pretty much all the time. I’m no Oprah (different glasses for every outfit) but I …
J. Press is going back to its alma mater. I did the same thing. My undergrad was out in Iowa where there was not a lot of Ivy going on, but the Prep scene was a real, real thing. Polo shirt under polo shirt, deck shoes, popped collars – it was a church school, and …
I don’t know this restaurant, it is called The Commentary (great name for a restaurant) but if you go to their web site here, it looks REALLY GOOD. Been a New Yorker my whole life but I do notice three things: I would venture to say that 75% of the New Yorkers I talk …
Allow me to introduce Mr. Maghmood Mohamed, who is a member of the Ivy-Style Facebook Group, and who hails from and lives in South Africa. If you would like to get to know Mr. Mohamed, you can learn what you need to from this quote from his page: “I’m not all I was meant …
Historic Image Lovers – here’s your wheelhouse. Duck Head is searching for “vintage “throwback” photos with folks sporting Duck Head or even just the Duck Head look (khakis, Oxford shirt, loafers, etc.) around the time of the late 70s through the 80s.” If Duck Head uses your picture, YOU get to be an Ivy model …
Editor’s Note: Jack Lee is a frequent contributor on the Facebook Group. I recently wrote an article reviewing the new Brooks Brothers oxford shirts, giving them an overall good rating because I liked the colors and thought the price was a good value. I’ve changed my mind. After a routine wash, I …
Editor’s Note: In the Facebook Group, we are treated to fantastic articles by the only purveyor we allow to advertise to the group, James Taylor of Waterhollow Tweed. He recently gave us permission to reprint two such pieces. Let’s have a smidge of retail history–the “Abercrombie & Fitch” that exists today is NOT …
Editor’s Note: Always hated the perception that Ivy is exclusively a northeast thing . This article was submitted by the proprietor of Brazos Barbershop in Austin. Click here to see the site. If you have a small business that you feel is Ivy, by all means, let me know and let’s get you out there. …
Here’s the article. It is from the Robb Report, by a Mr. Eric Twardzik, who can write. It is worth the read. My objections to the article have nothing at all to do with Mr. Twardzic’s take, rather they have to do with Mr. Snyder’s take. In the first paragraph, Mr. Twardzik inadvertently points out …
I have never been able to pick my clothes out the day before. I mean, scheduled occasions, sure. When I am called into service as Best Man. I can tell you I am the best Best Man. How to be the Best Best Man? Like all of life, it comes in threes. First, and this …
I am struggling with this myself. With Gramercy. Last night a member of the FB group posted a picture of Mr. Andre here, who has, on his 12th birthday, started experimenting. With Ivy clothes. As I understand it there was a journey through sweatpants here. But now we have arrived home. I cannot say the …
Editor’s Note: The following are quotes from Strength To Love by Martin Luther King, Jr. “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” “One day we will …
Editor’s Note: Warning. The following post contains material that could be harmful or traumatizing to some audiences. Editor’s Note (2): I am referring to talking about how I shower. Just skip over that part if it creates theater of the mind. I have two concurrent issues. First, I am fastidious about my own cleanliness. You …
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 …
The passing of Sidney Poitier is being covered, rightfully, in such detail and so well elsewhere that I would only be dragging the remembrances down with my own respect. Here is the NY Times obituary, a good place to start. I heard a story this weekend too about dignity that I wanted to share. …
Editor’s Note: Here’s the start of the watch discussion, expecting many comments and subsequent posts to follow. I know, Timex. Everyone knows Timex. Here’s my Timex. You can tell this has taken the licking. It is about 20 years old. Here is why I don’t wear it in the winter. It is smaller in terms …
Editor’s note: I didn’t edit this at all, not a stitch, but I will tell you my favorite sentence comes at the end. “And much the same could be said of Ivy, which breathes easiest and wears best when it worries least.” Thanks to Robert Archambeau for the submission! Ivy style has fostered some great …