27th Annual Harriman Cup
It’s not even noon, and yet, half of the Long Island bound LIRR train is already lashed on mimosas and John Dalys. I’m getting there. We’re all hopping off at Old Westbury for the 27th Annual Harriman Cup, the alumni polo match between Yale and the University of Virginia. Founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of polo and supporting the collegiate polo programs of Yale and UVA, the event has raised over $600,000 for the schools’ undergrad teams.
The match has since served as a last ditch effort for Yale and UVA alum alike—and any family and friends really—to celebrate summer’s end in patchwork madras, pastels, and penny loafers. The after party alone is worth the trip. A live band and dancing breaks out on the tented dance floor amidst hopes of meeting Mr. or Mrs. Right (now). Awards for best dressed, best hat, and best tailgate are doled out with tongue-in-cheek while UVA hoisted up the cup for the second year in a row, edging out Yale 6-5.
Photographed in Old Westbury, NY
*As always, most of these images can be shared via Tumblr at Collection by F.E. Castleberry.
left a comment on 10/26/2011 at 9:01 PM:
Love the Bernese Mountain Dog. wonderful dogs, but very short lived due to horrendous health issues. Such a shame.
left a comment on 10/26/2011 at 3:37 PM:
This post is top notch. Such a lively, fun collection of photos that definitely captures the nature of sport. Keep up the excellent work!
left a comment on 10/26/2011 at 8:45 AM:
The pretty lady in the yellow striped dress is just DARLING!
left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 4:44 PM:
Awesome set of pics. As a general aside and correct me if I’m wrong - true prep style is casual, uncalculated, and effortless (i.e. “to the manor born, it’s just what you are” and NOT studied… IMHO the aesthetic idea is very similar to the Italian notion of “sprezzatura”
The girls…WOW. Keep up the good work Fred, your blog rocks!
left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 1:00 PM:
I was here but unfortunately my means of chronicling (cell phone was not charged the night before). -auniversitygent.blogspot.com
left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 9:36 AM:
Phenomenal group of pictures Fred! This is probably my favorite post of all time on here.
left a comment on 10/25/2011 at 8:13 AM:
Superb collection of photos, FEC.
I particularly like the shot of the blonde in the white trousers. Holy s*&$!! Please inform her that I’m single and strikingly good-looking. And, I live on the beach. ;-)
Are you aspiring to be the Slim of our (decaying) times…?
left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 7:45 PM:
this looks like the best time ever. i want to be there. you really really captured the moment. i am so jealous
left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 7:02 PM:
Richard of Wasp 101 informed us that Rugby has now provided you with a private plane and pilot. How was your luncheon at the cafe? Shall we look for their skull-and-bones logo on the dorsal fin?
left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 3:13 PM:
Nice pictures! I like this a lot! Especially the girls in floral print dresses…
left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 12:00 PM:
Wow, this may be one of the best series that you’ve done, Fred.
left a comment on 10/24/2011 at 11:43 AM:
The rear view of the lady in the white trousers is very nice, could we also see a front view please ?
Ann left a comment on 11/23/2011 at 8:48 AM:
Takes me back to college when I had time to play more and things were carefree, so fun!