TAKE IVY ANNO 2010

These Polaroids, are pictures shot by the guys from Streetetiquette, Unabashedly Prep and Prepedemic. These bloggers are Preppy in every vain. Check their blog's for the original pictures and more of it. 

CHAD GOES TO STOCKHOLM

Monday, Chad will take the plane to Stockholm, and boy is it cold over there with lot's of snow. So to be prepared from head to toe, I have to bring some boots, but what will it be Aigle Wellies or Sorel Caribou or, or, or my favourite Red Wings. 

TIP FOR THE GIRLS

 Wool lined Quoddy

Also for the girls who will hit the streets of Stockholm, Chad says: "get booty-licious". Quoddy's are great, but also the duckboots from Sperry or the boots from Sorel. (pics by J.Crew)

THE IVY LOOK - THE BOOK

Finally, I received my copy of The Ivy Look. An illustrated pocket guide of Classic American clothing.

Before the preppy look there was the Ivy Look. The impact of the Ivy look can be seen nowadays in designers as Ralph Lauren, Gant, Tommy Hilfiger but also J.Crew and Abercrombie & Fitch get their inspiration from the Ivy Look. This book has great pictures of Style Icons like JFK, Paul Newman and Belmondo but also great ads from the 60's. This Coffee table book is only 14 bucks. Order today and enjoy it.

HOLIDAY SEASON BY J.CREW

Do we have cold wheather?, Check.

 Do we have snow?, Check

Do we have inspiration for the Holidays?, Check

Who is giving this inspiration?, J.Crew did

THE RUGGED OUTDOORS BY GANT

 

As promised, some great pictures from the Gant Brochures of 1993 & 1994. American Sportswear at his best, great atmosphere and the right poducts.

GOOD TO KNOW.....

It's good to know that, when you are starting wearing those flannel or tweed suits or when you put on your favourite sportscoat, you wear it with a wool tie. Pierrepoint Hicks have a great selection ties and bowties. I love the Zugbug from the Hatchery collection. So it's clear winter suit - winter tie.