W. David Marx did this interview for Ivy Style back in 2013 while researching his groundbreaking book “Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style.” As part of the research he sat down with Toshiyuki Kurosu (pictured above second from left) at the Kamakura Shirts office in Tokyo. Kurosu is legendary in Japan as one of the very …
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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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Last year we reported on a $1,200 Ralph Lauren madras sportcoat; the price struck us as a little steep, not by the standards of RL, but of the fabric. This year the headline stealer is this vintage patch madras jacket from Chipp, for which an eBay seller is asking $1,100. The seller’s rationale for the …
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In honor of the birthday of President George Washington (February 22), Ivy Style is pleased to repost this article from last year. We also invite you to read the essay from President George W. Bush for In Pursuit, a landmark initiative of More Perfect working to protect and renew our democracy as we approach the …
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 …
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 …