• The Glorious Fourth

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    Photographed on Nantucket, MA

    Jul 4, 2011 | Permalink (14) View/Leave Comments

    30somethingAtty left a comment on 7/11/2011 at 7:04 PM:

    Wait…is she wearing the shirt you had on in Newport Harbor??


    30somethingAtty left a comment on 7/11/2011 at 7:01 PM:

    Best of yours, yet. Top drawer!


    Amy Martin left a comment on 7/5/2011 at 2:11 PM:

    So, I want a photo just like this of myself… is that weird?  You have such a gift.  smile


    GoodStyleHunter left a comment on 7/5/2011 at 5:34 AM:

    I love everything about this shot…Wonderful.


    Rex left a comment on 7/5/2011 at 2:16 AM:

    Stunning! And the photo isn’t bad either smile


    Joey Dee left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 7:12 PM:

    Declare your independence from ill fitting clothing, trends, and game jerseys! Have a safe, sartorial, happy Independence day, everyone!


    Carlos left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 5:48 PM:

    So fitting! Excellent picture.
    Hope you are having a great fourth.


    rSl left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 1:16 PM:

    i’m such a sucker for the freckles, man.  gorgeous.


    Julien (from France) left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 12:47 PM:

    Congratulations, it’s a very nice picture… As usual!
    Happy 4th July!


    Paul Kim left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 11:53 AM:

    Hey Fred, great site.  Just wondering, where did you prep?  I went to Greenhill in Dallas.


    Tyler Khan left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 10:07 AM:

    Such a great picture! Hope you have a Happy 4th of July!


    NPHAF left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 9:18 AM:

    Happy 4th from Sweden. Great picture.


    Christian Bourasseau left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 7:38 AM:

    Happy Birthday America! Great picture Fred!


    Stu Hodgkiss left a comment on 7/4/2011 at 5:34 AM:

    What an amazing image!

    Happy 4th July!


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  • Decoration Day

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    Memorial Day, formerly knows as Decoration Day, is not only observed in remembrance of Americans who’ve lost their lives in wars but unofficially marks the beginning of summer. To my friends on Nantucket for Figawi, I’m looking forward to making it out next year. To everyone else, relish the remainder of your weekend.

    Image via Nick Onken

    May 30, 2011 | Permalink (3) View/Leave Comments

    Joey Dee left a comment on 6/1/2011 at 3:14 PM:

    Great photo. God bless those in service, and may they all come home in health soon.


    Scott Alexander left a comment on 5/30/2011 at 11:37 PM:

    I truly enjoy your blog. Your article on Of Rogues and Gents is excellent.


    Stu Hodgkiss left a comment on 5/30/2011 at 2:07 PM:

    Hope you have an enjoyable Memorial Day, enjoy the summer…


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  • Blue Devils in Madras

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    Image via Duke University Archives

    Duke may not be the first university to come to mind when you think “prep”, but the Durham private school certainly represents a bolder southern variation. These three students usher in a 1980s spring with their light-hearted display of madras. Though you can still get your hands on plaid jackets like these, opt for the eccentric patchwork madras sport coat that works just as well with navy chinos or khakis.

    Mar 11, 2011 | Permalink (14) View/Leave Comments

    amg left a comment on 3/23/2011 at 9:25 PM:

    Interesting post!  I have followed the preppy movement since the 1980’s and its slow fade to the background in the succeeding decades.  I did go to Duke in Durham to study law in 2000.  What I did not expect was the existence of a look, noted in the post as a “southern variation” of preppy. I would not necessarily call it “bolder” and neither would I call it “ivy”, it is more like Southern Traditional Americana (brass buttoned blazers, khakis, loafers, regimental ties, etc.).  I guess it’s the Ben Silver look.  This look can likewise be found in UNC-Chapel Hill where one of the purveyors of this look, Alexander Julian, still keeps shop.


    http://nivaldodelima.com/ left a comment on 3/21/2011 at 1:59 AM:

    Love the madras!!


    GJA left a comment on 3/16/2011 at 1:51 PM:

    Reminds me of Rollins College in late winter


    john lexington left a comment on 3/16/2011 at 9:51 AM:

    southern ivy, duke, emory, , unc, vandy


    karen left a comment on 3/15/2011 at 6:17 PM:

    My grandfather went to Duke University. I was accepted to Davidson College.


    K left a comment on 3/15/2011 at 9:09 AM:

    Love the blazers and I agree with @Angel, the fit is great! A lot of people in college cannot dress themselves, nor find the right cuts.


    Andrew left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 9:34 PM:

    At first glance I thought it was a modern day photo. Shows you how little change there’s been in collegiate preppy style.


    RWF left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 7:18 PM:

    Whitney you are right UNC also has a tradition for southern prep and the gentleman in the middle is actually a UNC student while the other two are Duke students and the uncles of one of my best friends. The photo comes from my friend’s album and was first posted on http://pleasurablerevelation.tumblr.com/


    Tom left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 1:57 PM:

    I still have one of those in the back of my closet.  Sadly (but much to my wife’s delight), the college-age 36 no longer fits my fatherly 42 frame.


    preppywithatwist left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 11:55 AM:

    Glad to see my alma mater finally getting the style accolades it deserves. We’re quite the dapper bunch.


    Angel left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 11:20 AM:

    Whats impressive about this photo is that the Gents in this photo all have very well fitting clothing, hard to find student aged men who know how to buy proper fitting attire. Very cool.

    Angels Point of View - Street Style Blog


    Chenners left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 10:24 AM:

    Great find, Fred.


    Whitney left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 8:55 AM:

    I really think you should head 8 miles down the road and take a look at UNC… the less devilish (but still quite preppy) rival. Go Heels!

    http://joyisstyle.blogspot.com


    Robert left a comment on 3/14/2011 at 3:09 AM:

    Duke University, birthplace of the Campus Sartorialist.
    http://www.campussartorialist.com/


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  • Welcome to Alspaugh

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    Two Duke students await moving into Alspaugh Hall during freshman week circa 1960s. Penny loafers and shift dress silhouettes have remained timeless classics among the prep set for more than five decades now.

    Image via Duke University Archives

    Mar 8, 2011 | Permalink (7) View/Leave Comments

    Elizabeth V. left a comment on 3/16/2011 at 6:28 PM:

    @Jenessa: I’ve not seen nude hose on anybody in a long time, whether on or off a college campus. It seems that sheer black hose or the dreaded leggings are all that women under 60 wear with skirts and dresses anymore.


    K left a comment on 3/11/2011 at 5:13 PM:

    Classic! The dresses still look great.


    Luis Alcaraz left a comment on 3/11/2011 at 10:25 AM:

    AMAZING, The girl on the left is super preatty and the hair is amazing. Lovely lovely picture!


    Jenessa left a comment on 3/11/2011 at 8:47 AM:

    Great photo. Ironically the hard shell suitcases have resurfaced over the past few years.
    It appears the girl on the left is wearing nude hose. You’d be hard pressed to find those on a college campus today. Love the dresses!


    RWF left a comment on 3/11/2011 at 1:23 AM:

    It’s great to see Duke get some preppy recognition. A lot of people forget us since we’re down south.

    Another good photo: http://www.pleasurablerevelation.com/2010/07/post-100-ebullient-duke-summers-day.html

    or for all madras fans: http://pleasurablerevelation.tumblr.com/post/3493560112/vintage-duke-in-madras

    Hope y;all had a great Spring Break!

    RWF

    http://www.CampusSartorialist.com


    aliotsy left a comment on 3/11/2011 at 12:41 AM:

    Love how it looks like the girl on the left is holding a cell phone.


    Joy left a comment on 3/11/2011 at 12:15 AM:

    Gorgeous. And an inspiration.


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  • A Kennedy Photo-booth

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    A photo-booth shot of John and Jacqueline Kennedy while they were dating. John was known to carry the strip, from which this photograph belonged, in his wallet.

    Feb 24, 2011 | Permalink (9) View/Leave Comments

    John H. left a comment on 2/28/2011 at 10:00 PM:

    This is the picture of JFK I have on my wall, B&W though.
    http://www.source4docs.com/eBay/jfkjnscp-s.jpg


    Luis Alcaraz left a comment on 2/27/2011 at 12:30 AM:

    They are a really handsome couple! Compleatly amazing I want this on my wall.


    rSl left a comment on 2/26/2011 at 10:53 AM:

    I actually think this is the most beautiful I’ve ever seen jaqueline.  nice.  JKF looks the same as ever, the guy didn’t age.


    MGM left a comment on 2/26/2011 at 10:15 AM:

    Classic, and I agree that Jackie’s haircut is just great.

    www.thestyleomnibus.blogspot.com


    Quite Continental left a comment on 2/26/2011 at 7:37 AM:

    There are so many lovely details in this tiny photo, where do I begin?  Both are completely killing it.  Great shot, wonderful find!  Best, Mariah


    Emmy left a comment on 2/26/2011 at 3:04 AM:

    Oh, I love her hair. If I had the guts, I would get a pixie cut. I just can’t bring myself to do it.


    John left a comment on 2/25/2011 at 9:30 PM:

    Leave it to Jackie to be dressed for a country club lunch while crammed into a photo booth! A lovely image.


    TheWadeChannel left a comment on 2/25/2011 at 5:05 PM:

    This is such a great find. Thank you for sharing, F.E.C.


    David left a comment on 2/25/2011 at 1:05 PM:

    Awesome, I want this framed on my wall. It’s even cooler because I have that exact same tie.


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