Saturdays left a comment on 3/14/2013 at 11:01 PM:

@Andrew - I don’t know about the chukkas, but from what I understand the oxfords are made by Sanders in UK. They are pretty reputable brand with good quality shoes and have a lot of life in them.

Andrew left a comment on 3/14/2013 at 2:24 PM:

Hey Fred,

These look pretty awesome! I bought a pair of Mark Mcnairy chukka boots some time ago and the quality is awful. The soles wore down about half an inch after about 5 wears and the leather looked as if I left them out in a rainstorm. Do you know if this is common with his shoes? How’s the quality of these?

Thanks!

Orgastic Future left a comment on 3/12/2013 at 2:33 AM:

Those are awesome! I own about 4 different pair of saddles. My fav style of walkers hands down!

Dan left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 10:48 PM:

Do they say Manifest Destiny on the sole? I’m playing of course, these shoes aren’t bad and I don’t begrudge you for posting about them, I just really can’t get behind McNairy after that debacle and his non-apology.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 9:31 PM:

@Winston—I wear saddle shoes in the fall and winter.

Bobby left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 8:42 PM:

Long time reader, first time writer. I’ve got a pair of these as well that I’ve been breaking in recently. It definitely adds that extra bit of go-to-Hell attitude that’s needed for the southern coastal prep.

Winston left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 6:45 PM:

Do you wear saddle shoes year round?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 4:14 PM:

@Jane—Yes. Please keep in mind I only share things here that I personally own. Sometimes I am gifted product, but I am under no obligation to feature that here. If I do, it is because I wear the product(s) in question. I state this in my “about me” section.

Jane left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 3:54 PM:

Did you buy these with your own, hard earned money?

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 3:12 PM:

@John Paul—It is actually the other way around. Bowling shoes often mimic saddle shoes and other dress shoes. The “quirk” is that every panel of the shoe is a different shade/type of leather.

John Paul left a comment on 3/11/2013 at 2:47 PM:

They’re meant to look like bowling shoes, right?  That’s the “quirk”?

Joe L left a comment on 3/1/2013 at 6:21 PM:

There’s a photo that GQ published a few years ago with Truman Capote at a dinner party at George Plimpton’s apartment.  It looks like it’s right out of Mad Men set.  I found the link.  It’s worth a gander, and it shows how much style everything had back then. athttp://jamiemalanowski.com/blogwp/2010/08/

M Arthur left a comment on 2/28/2013 at 9:57 PM:

With the exception of Philip Seymour Hoffman!

M Arthur left a comment on 2/28/2013 at 9:52 PM:

Thing you can’t imitate…......the voice.

Andy M. left a comment on 2/28/2013 at 3:48 PM:

Loving the classic E-Type pics.

Veronica H left a comment on 3/5/2013 at 4:24 AM:

This is a lovely post, but I help think that it just looks like something from Lilly Pulitzer. Is there a distinction I’m missing? Love your blog, Fred! :)

Allison left a comment on 2/24/2013 at 12:41 PM:

Beautiful photos and chic island style!

Kellyinthecity left a comment on 2/23/2013 at 5:39 PM:

Absolutely love everything about this post.

EBCDesq. left a comment on 2/22/2013 at 8:31 PM:

Fabulous! The new line is even lovely, too!

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/22/2013 at 4:02 PM:

@Farrah—It is perfectly accepted and strongly encouraged to wear white while wintering in any number of the above mentioned locals. The rules of white do not apply to “island style.”

Farrah left a comment on 2/22/2013 at 3:53 PM:

This is an interesting post. I really like her style…however, I cannot condone white shorts after Labor Day.

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.

ken left a comment on 2/20/2013 at 4:14 AM:

The last time I heard about this brand Susan Bennis Warren Edwards are back in the 80s when I’m still in University. My college mate bought a pair for $700; back in the 80s, $700 was huge because back then a Brooks Brothers BD shirt was $33! I still have the Susan Bennis Ad from my GQ mag & M mag collection dated back in the 80s. Nostalgic!

J.B. Cavazos left a comment on 2/6/2013 at 2:50 PM:

How the HECK do you score lizard loafers for $150?  I live in Texas, deals like this just don’t exist.

M Arthur left a comment on 2/5/2013 at 9:33 PM:

Nice find FEC!!  They look mint!

khordkutta left a comment on 2/5/2013 at 6:14 PM:

niiice.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/4/2013 at 7:13 PM:

@Al—Definitely at least once.

@Makaga—I was there on Saturday. Sounds like you found some nice things for yourself as well.

Al left a comment on 2/4/2013 at 4:11 PM:

@FEC I believe these shoes were referenced quite a bit in the novel American Psycho.

Makaga left a comment on 2/4/2013 at 2:20 PM:

Good score, Castleberry.  What day were you there?  I walked away with a detachable Arrow collar and a nice ascot.  My GF picked up an amazing Lanvin dress once owned by a DuPont.

F.E. Castleberry left a comment on 2/4/2013 at 12:44 PM:

@AEV—No sir, these are men’s shoes…I bought them for me.

AEV left a comment on 2/4/2013 at 12:42 PM:

I assume you bought these for your girlfriend, yes?