"Tea Partay"

While I generally am not a big fun of mockery for the sake of mockery, I find this video to be a very cute interpretation of Prep Stereotypes.As with the case of The Official Preppy Handbook, the intention was probably more whimsically satirical than something more akin to a tirade.

Notice the adequate use of pastel colours, seersucker and cotton blazers, boat shoes, bucks and brogues and of the infamous popped collar (more on this to come).

Update:

It has come to my attention there is also a West Coast version, written in response to the Original Tea Partay. Enjoy!

Rep The Prep

“People ask how can a Jewish kid from the Bronx do preppy clothes? Does it have to do with class and money? It has to do with dreams.”

Ralph Lauren

The Preppy dream still lingers on and more and more designer labels are incorporating preppy elements in their men's collections. While there is still a distinct old-Prep way of dressing, the Prep elements that, thanks to designers like Ralph Lauren (remember it's pronounced Law-ruhn), have now seeped into mainstream Americana Fashion are irrefutably natty and integrated.

One Men's label that has recently come to my attention is Caulfield Preparatory. C.Prep. started from its founder's wish to live his life at its fullest and stop being content with too little.

C.Prep.goes back to the roots of Prep and handpicks the elements that are now an intrinsic part of American Style: nautical themes, winter sports, a bit of effortless perfection, a dash of nattyness and a certain amount of "je m'en fiche".

I would like to draw attention to the great choice of colours, just a little toned down from traditional prep nuances, the presence of the superb trim collar, the horn-rimmed glasses and the poignant bow-tie

Preppy Comfort


C.Prep. is retailed at selected Macy's and Bloomingdales stores and online at RevolveClothing.com

Ed.Here is Caulfield Prep featured in Esquire Magazine if I'm not mistaken.

via the awesome Peggy Sirota