John left a comment on 2/17/2012 at 8:12 PM:

Nice, very nice.

Mackenzie left a comment on 2/15/2012 at 6:38 PM:

Hi Brad — My blog is Design Darling (www.mackenziehoran.com). Thanks!

Joey Dee left a comment on 2/15/2012 at 4:21 PM:

I really like the yellow pants, and have been needing some for a long time now. It’s nice to see more people wearing brighter colors this winter.

Brad left a comment on 2/15/2012 at 12:29 PM:

Who is Mackenzie? Does she have a blog as well? If so, link?

meggreatness left a comment on 2/15/2012 at 8:08 AM:

reading while on subway loved your t&c spread—look great

Julie Leah left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 1:42 PM:

Oooh, LOVE Mackenzie! What a fantastic photo of her!

Caroline | Back Down South left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 9:40 AM:

Perfection.

C left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 7:10 AM:

LOVE Mackenzie!!!

Chris Seeger left a comment on 12/4/2012 at 7:38 PM:

The scarf is definitely EXETER - EXETER UK ENGLAND! The blurb does state it has British hints, guys, that was your clue. Of course could be Dartmouth as well, but….

SCD left a comment on 3/18/2012 at 2:02 PM:

@JGR- It’s a Dartmouth scarf, not Exeter.

Alejandro left a comment on 3/6/2012 at 12:32 PM:

Amazing duffle coat. I can imagine you walking in the gray streets of NYC. Brilliant!

JGR left a comment on 2/20/2012 at 4:37 AM:

Not sure what problem anyone had with the scarf, but it appears to be an University of Exeter scarf, which as a current MA student there I am all for seeing it on this website!

Jeanna left a comment on 2/15/2012 at 2:52 PM:

Thanks for the clarification.

MGM left a comment on 2/15/2012 at 8:34 AM:

I think the scarf is just fine.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 5:27 PM:

@Jeanna—I deleted AEV’s comments surrounding my scarf. Comment moderation has been in practice for almost a year now and was entered into after much deliberation; however, it has proven time and again to have been the right decision.

Jeanna left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 5:10 PM:

FEC—Been reading a while, first time commenting. I wonder, did you delete AEV’s comment about the scarf? Or did he? I wouldn’t necessarily fault you for deleting serveral comments of his, but you (to my knowledge) normally don’t delete comments and it can make for a healthy debate.

SRK left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 11:21 AM:

Einstein said ‘Imagination is better than knowledge.  Keep up the good work.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 10:44 AM:

@Pierre—I assume my readers are intelligent until they prove otherwise.

Pierre left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 10:27 AM:

@F.E.C.—Okay, fare enough. (So shoot me, I didn’t get the joke. Your audience ain’t as sharp as you might think!)

M Arthur left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 10:23 PM:

Fab fair isle, wingtips (can’t tell if black or preferably dark brown) love the red duffle coat!  Well done FEC!

M Arthur left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 10:15 PM:

It means I hope you prosper. The word fare can be used like this “how are you faring” It would mean how are you doing. And of course thee is used in place of you. So it would be a type of blessing to someone as you leave them or they leave you. It would mean I hope you do well.

Richard Ross left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 9:56 PM:

Oh my. This is absolutely perfect. You are killing it.

MGM left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 6:34 PM:

Yes, the fair isle sweater looks absolutely fantastic.  Seems like you always gotta wear them with ties, though!

Chase left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 4:35 PM:

I absolutely love this outfit! It’s great to see a man who obviously has so much fun with his clothes!

Megan left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 3:55 PM:

@FEC—I thought your obvious play on words is perfectly charming.

Paul left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 3:23 PM:

I’m still a fan and I still check the blog daily.

MJB left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 2:20 PM:

I hope the scarf kept you warm…since I’m sure that is what the intended functional purpose was. Well done.

K. left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 2:13 PM:

I especially appreciate the mixing of complimentary colors; most shy away from red and green because of the holiday connotations, but you did it without looking like you need a present with a bow under your arm.

George left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 12:54 PM:

Intended or not, the background (structures) is as inclusive as the clothing. On the right, classicist detail and ornamentation; on the left, sleeker, straighter lines. As for the scarf, it’s nice. Yet another “well done.”

Paul left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 12:11 PM:

The Fair Isle sweater is the best part of this outfit. I can’t seem to find it on the Gant website, though…

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 11:14 AM:

@Pierre—While I am fully aware the proper phrase is “fare thee well”, I chose “Fair” as a play on the Fair Isle sweater I am wearing.

Pierre left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 10:31 AM:

FARE thee well?

JNG left a comment on 2/23/2012 at 1:58 PM:

KJPeepers, rockin’ it.

John left a comment on 2/17/2012 at 8:14 PM:

Hum, @ George, don’t think it was studied at all. @ Eliz, I agree with you totally. When I do this though, I’m offten asked if I have an iron, or can’t afford dry cleaning.

Laguna Beach Fogey left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 2:41 AM:

I love the outfit save the loaders.

George left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 12:43 PM:

I like this arrangement and I don’t even know why. It just works, that’s all. And, it doesn’t look overly studied…may have been, but looks quite spontaneous.

Elizabeth V. left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 12:41 PM:

The slightly rumpled blazer really makes the outfit seem effortless, the way it ought to be.

jordan w left a comment on 3/20/2012 at 3:42 PM:

Fred did you shoot these- you the man!
- zambonesman

Julia Daniel left a comment on 2/28/2012 at 4:37 PM:

Love the KEP Designs jewelry with these fun new patterns!  We will be in Boca Grande as well for a KEP trunk show in March.  What amazing photos—looks like a great time.

Sheri Rice left a comment on 2/16/2012 at 2:46 PM:

I love these prints and colors, but when I looked on their website, credit card in hand, I couldn’t find any of these items. What gives?

Elizabeth V. left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 10:16 PM:

Love the skirt in the second row, far left photo. And the photos themselves are gorgeous, a nice peek into summer from the middle of a dreary (but mostly snowless) New England winter.

sarah reagan auer left a comment on 2/14/2012 at 9:07 PM:

love the bags, love the shoes, love it! love everything. I am going to Boca Grande on Tuesday and cannot wait! It is an amazing place I grew up wintering with my grandparents. Amazing photos, and need to get that coral dress. Thanks for the inspiration.

sarah reagan auer
16bourne.blogspot.com

Joey Dee left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 8:23 PM:

Great shots. Old florida can’t be beat when it comes to charm. Just an hour south of Sarasota. Do stop by Sarasota sometime and it out!

Bing Guan left a comment on 2/13/2012 at 6:51 AM:

@FEC: About how many hours of sunlight did you get on an average working day? Shooting in Florida, it seems like you’d have at least four or five hours of excellent afternoon light a day.

Heidi left a comment on 2/12/2012 at 1:24 PM:

I don’t see any of these clothes at the J.McLaughlin website.  Where can I find these pieces?

Matt Means left a comment on 2/10/2012 at 10:56 PM:

excited to join and learn more!

nancy follett left a comment on 2/10/2012 at 2:49 PM:

Would like to subscribe! Thank you! Nancy

Laguna Beach Fogey left a comment on 2/10/2012 at 1:29 AM:

Lovely. She looks the sort of girl who’d start pestering me at the bar non-stop, but if she’s wearing that J.McLaughlin kit I’d probably take her a bit more seriously. Well done.

George left a comment on 2/10/2012 at 1:19 AM:

And the girl’s sunglasses are???

emjkmj left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 10:03 PM:

Bravo!  Fred, I am impressed.

M Arthur left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 9:52 PM:

Lord!  Just off a 11 hour flight!  Correction below. The “clothes"are top shelf!!  Jet lag city!

M Arthur left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 9:45 PM:

The close are topnshelf, the model is AbFab!

meg left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 8:51 PM:

Oh my goodness.  I want everything!  I wish money grew on trees…

brokeandbespoke.tumblr.com left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 7:48 PM:

these are extraordinary photographs—what a shoot! bravo!

Debbie N Andrew left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 7:05 PM:

Coral & Navy - classic for spring.  Spring forward - hello sunshine!

Jim left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 2:51 PM:

Beautiful shots—they have that light but fleeting feeling of a really good summer.

Simone left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 1:56 PM:

Just one word: AWESOME!

Greetings from Germany

Eric left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 1:44 PM:

I can’t believe how much your life must suck.  (I’m jealous…)

WMM left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 11:35 AM:

Here’s to that, AEV. Beautiful swatches and fabrics (and can even put up with the alternative colored cuffs), but what a poorly fitting shirt.

AEV left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 11:24 AM:

Terrific photos. Why won’t J. McLaughlin improve the fit of their men’s clothes?

Vic Delta left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 11:06 AM:

Nice shootin’ cowboy.

Aja Lake [the gold hat.] left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 11:04 AM:

so boca grande. much kudos!

xx,
Aja Lake
the gold hat.

James left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 10:17 AM:

Nice work FEC!

ANH Style left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 10:15 AM:

I’m adding that ombre ribbon skirt and the chevron tunic to my summer wish-list. Gorgeous photos!

Glenn left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 9:14 AM:

That’s totally HOT! You nailed it!

NJGlenn left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 9:04 AM:

Oh Summer….

Susan Stripling left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 8:24 AM:

GORGEOUS images, Castleberry, and I’d wear every single outfit in the entire collection. Beautiful work.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 7:46 AM:

@Bing—Thank you. I used natural light throughout the entire shoot.

Bing Guan left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 7:36 AM:

Unreal work - you’ve really mastered your genre. If you’re using anything other than natural light in all your photos, it’s naturalistic enough that you can’t pick out where an off-camera light might be.

Liz Van Valin left a comment on 2/9/2012 at 7:14 AM:

I must have that coral dress!  Absolutely love it!!!