Way back in the 1870’s, a new style of tennis shoes hit the scene. Crafted from Chinese or Brazilian buckskin, and complete with a leather sole, they were serviceable, though they weren’t exactly a technological marvel. Not shockingly, they’re not … read more →

They started out in the mid-‘30s as a niche product for civilian seafaring types, and later, sailors in the US Navy. But that all that changed when Ivy Leaguers took to them in the subsequent decades with such fervor that by … read more →

NPR looks back on a “lost” Beach Boys track. i-D peels the curtain back on Carine Roitfeld’s life with a short film by Mario Sorrenti. Battle of the Ivys: Photo Martien Mulder chronicles the Head of the Charles Regatta. You’re … read more →

The recent Rugby World Cup captivated five continents—and left North America puzzled over terms like “gain line” and “loose head.” But as we watched the New Zealand All Blacks squeak past France to claim the crown, we noticed something else: … read more →

There’s a great Life archives shot that circulated through the style blogosphere some time ago: it pictured a Yalie, in 1964, wearing his navy blazer with shirt and tie, but accessorized with Wayfarers, Weejuns sans socks, and what appear to … read more →

The story of casual sportswear giant Gant begins like a Frank Capra movie: at the dawn of what would soon be called the Great War, with an immigrant from the Ukraine finding himself sewing collars in the sweatshops of Manhattan’s … read more →

Resurgent prep purveyor Gant has its manufacturing roots in New Haven, Connecticut, which makes it all the more surprising that the company hasn’t serviced that town’s captive Ivy League audience with a stand-alone retail outlet. That will all change come … read more →