Preppy Prevails

Preppy Prevails

The third and final installment of the Past of Prep series is a look at the best of the past and present of Prep. Starting with a few tips on the tenets of Seven Sisters style and then taking a look at the current state of prep to see how the classic American style has evolved over the past century. Since the early 1900’s preppy style has stepped in and out of the sartorial limelight, but it has never left us altogether. After all preppy style is not just about fashion but an entire American lifestyle that no matter of time can erase. Read More

The Past of Prep: Part One

The Past of Prep: Part One

When I launched this blog I decided I would put together a reading list to educate myself on the history of fashion. While I’m only a couple of books in on my first era, it has been so inspiring I decided to do a collection of posts on the topic. Thus, the style series: The Past of Prep, a look into the rule breaking pioneers of “borrowed from the boys” dressing and the women that founded the enduring American tradition of classic preppy style. Read More