Vic Delta left a comment on 2/16/2013 at 11:32 PM:

The ultimate lapel pin. Sweet.

Orgastic Future left a comment on 2/16/2013 at 2:33 AM:

Is that the famous “Hipster Cop?”

M Arthur left a comment on 2/15/2013 at 9:39 PM:

Or the best paid?

Makaga left a comment on 2/15/2013 at 9:22 AM:

Rick Lee?

Jim left a comment on 4/17/2013 at 11:53 PM:

I had the pleasure of speaking with him a half dozen times on the phone (I was providing very personalized technical support) and exchanged a few non-work emails with him as well.  Always treated me with the utmost respect and made me feel valued.  A true gentleman who could disagree with you politically, yet respect you as a person. He is missed.

ELM left a comment on 3/17/2013 at 12:25 PM:

A true renaissance man. I admired his style, his wit, his politics, his ease. Nice photoessay Fred!

M Arthur left a comment on 3/16/2013 at 9:42 PM:

One more key accessory, the #2 pencil.  :-)

Richard left a comment on 2/24/2013 at 11:52 AM:

WFB was a rare breed—, intellectual, political scion, Renaissance man, and consummate gentleman.  His fashion sense was borne of that era when he and his generation were returning to ivy-covered Yale after WWII.  Their pragmatic affinity for military-inspired khaki’s and other classics set the stage for the explosion of preppy style in the 50’s and decades beyond.

Andrew left a comment on 2/21/2013 at 6:10 PM:

Buckley did it so well because he didn’t care - he was never a fashion plate, but managed to get old Eastern style down to a T because it came naturally to him, though he wouldn’t have given it a second thought personally. He didn’t ape any prep/Ivy image; he was an actual prep school and Ivy League graduate who wore what he’d grown up with. Authenticity makes his style classic.

mark left a comment on 2/20/2013 at 11:58 PM:

I’m far from being a fan of Buckley and his old guard but he did represent the Political Right much better than the contemporary models.  He had an amazing command of the word and you just don’t see men of his intellectual caliber.

MRS left a comment on 2/20/2013 at 11:23 AM:

Loved WFB’s style, wit and politics.  If the fashion world is going to give serial misogynist JFK a pass, then WFB should be allowed his views, as well.

Mike left a comment on 2/15/2013 at 10:29 PM:

As a moderate Christian Liberal, I have a deep respect for him as a political thinker. He was smart enough to distance himself from the second Bush administration and saw the deep flaws in Ayn Rand’s philosophy.

The modern Republican party could learn a lot from this man. God rest his soul.

H.K. Rahman left a comment on 2/15/2013 at 9:13 AM:

I know a number of bleeding-heart liberals (like me) who found much to admire in WFB. Yes, he was THE conservative icon of his time - brash & cocky, but also intelligent.  But oh, that style!  My final thought WFB:  He is surely spinning in his grave thinking about what his beloved party has turned into.

MGM left a comment on 2/15/2013 at 7:52 AM:

WFB’s style, deportment, and general “mien” is a true classic.  I adore the man.  I can’t say that I can comment much about his ideas.

M Arthur left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 6:26 PM:

True Prep, True Intellectual.

C.L. Young left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 6:11 PM:

@Max
I agree with what you said. I thoroughly enjoyed Buckley’s “Firing Line” show because he was willing to give a “two-sided” discussion that was thought provoking and, at times, interesting. I cannot say that I agree with everything his political point of view stood for…but then again, I can’t say that I agree with everything ANY political personality brings forth, no matter the party they support.
I like the man’s style. He seemed to have a great sense of ease at whatever he did. I think the pictures chosen and posted here represent quintessential prep (ivy) style. He looks effortless in EVERY photo!

The photo of Buckley wearing the linen suit makes me want to get a great linen suit to sport this spring and summer! Thanks for this. I admire his style and agree that he is a style icon in his own right.

Max left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 5:40 PM:

WFB was the man.  A true titan of the American political scene in the second half of the 20th century.  That said, and not to make this too political, I do not think he would really identify with the seemingly intransigent right-ward lurch his beloved GOP has taken.  If there was a true virtue to WFB, above and beyond his natural patrician grace and charm, it was a reasoned pragmatism and a willingness to LISTEN to opposing points of view without it degenerating into a rabid screaming match.  His “Firing Line” debates were a joy to watch.  In short, both sides of the aisle today could take a lot from WFB’s example.  Thank you for posting this, Fred.

John I left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 4:01 PM:

Had the great fortune to have bumped into him at a bookstore as he was browsing about 28 years ago. Quite the man, with style, thought and showmanship.

emjkmj left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 12:02 PM:

Liking WFB doesn’t make you a racist, anymore than celebrating JFK’s style makes you a philanderer.

emjkmj left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 11:59 AM:

AEV, regardless of what opinions you did or did not share with WFB, he did exude a lifelong WASP/IVY/Prep nonchalance of which he’s being recognized for.

AEV left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 11:48 AM:

@emjkmj - yes, I do remember those days and have no problem with them. WFB said what he believed and I - and many others - reacted accordingly. I’m not racist or homophobic, so those types of views are morally and ethically offensive to me and they shape my opinion of him as an individual. Just because the man wore OCBDs and blue blazers doesn’t mean he should be idolized or given free passes.

emjkmj left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 11:26 AM:

AEV, Buckley was pre-PC.  Remember the days when people could say what they actually believe?

AEV left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 11:08 AM:

I have deep respect for WFB as a political/policy thinker and was fortunate enough to meet him - and dine/drink with him - on two occasions when I was living in Boston. That said, his personal beliefs were well established - and, to me anyway, offensive.

Zach left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 10:42 AM:

A personal hero of mine, for his style and ideals.  Please more Buckley, sir.

Afoma left a comment on 2/14/2013 at 8:21 AM:

OMG I love this man!  One of the biggest backers in the conservative movement. I wish he was still around.

emjkmj left a comment on 2/12/2013 at 11:26 PM:

Cha cha cha… well hello there ;)

MGM left a comment on 2/11/2013 at 1:55 PM:

Yes, very chic indeed.

Carly left a comment on 2/11/2013 at 12:34 PM:

So chic!

scaleworm left a comment on 2/10/2013 at 1:52 AM:

ME TOO!

Ashley left a comment on 2/8/2013 at 11:56 AM:

Oh I can’t wait to hear this!!

H.K. Rahman left a comment on 2/8/2013 at 10:25 AM:

Terrific jacket.  Good to see support for the leather.  I agree with Mike.  A sleek and elegant leather jacket is great if you can pull it off.

Daniel left a comment on 2/7/2013 at 7:38 PM:

Beautiful bomber!

Mike left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 8:04 PM:

Anyone saying a bomber jacket doesn’t go with prep or trad just needs to google JFK and his bomber, which was passed on to Bobby after his death. Both look great in it.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 6:25 PM:

@Adam—My sweater and belt are Rugby.

@Alexander—Te bomber is J.Crew.

Adam left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 6:12 PM:

Please, please, please tell me where you got the sweater and the belt. Mein gott.

Alexander left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 4:04 PM:

Love the top half of this look. Nice job. Where’s the bomber from?

MGM left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 12:15 PM:

Great look.  I need to get myself a bomber jacket.  I would add, though, that the jacket does not *need* to be leather—a cotton bomber jacket also looks great, and would probably be a lot cheaper, too.  But a very solid look from the unabashed prep.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 9:38 AM:

@Chens—You’re probably right. I don’t get the ugly sneaker trend either—stay away from them ;)

Chens left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 9:21 AM:

Genre dressers won’t like it, nor will the trad nerds who can’t pull off a leather jacket, but it looks cool and you look like you.

I don’t get the ugly sneaker trend, though.