I know very few people who can honestly say that they don’t care what they wear. There’s the occasional professor, who’s perpetually preoccupied with higher thoughts; the farmer, who toils in the soil all day and simply needs clothes to cover his skin and not impede his movements; a scientist in the jungle, who simply … More Why We Dress The Way We Do…No, Really
Mr. Bradlee had a passion for journalism and a passion for life. He stood up to power in the Watergate era. He did the right thing by his newspaper and his reporters. He changed history. He will be missed.
How modern preppies got the style but forgot the values. by Susan Cheever. Published in Newsweek on August 6, 2012. SUMMERING used to go with trust funds and prepping at St. Paul’s and double-barreled names that ended in Roman numerals. These days summer at the beach has become an American right that we hold to be self-evident. … More Speaking of Values, Susan Cheever
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As you know, I’m very reluctant to promote consumer products on this blog. Old Money is about being, not buying. Still, when a product exhibits value, classic design, and enduring quality, it warrants consideration and notice. Allen Edmonds, established in Belgium, Wisconsin, almost 100 years ago, is a great example of an Old Money essential. … More Old Money Essential: Allen Edmonds Shoes