Top Ten Summer Essentials: #3 Topman Boat Shoes

Now we’re really getting into it as we enter the top 3 summer essentials. Starting our top 3 we have the Topman Boat Shoes. If you haven’t heard of Topman it’s probably because they’re brand new to America. A fashionable mainstay in the UK, Topman is known for offering solid clothing options without hitting your [...]

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Big Moves in the Hamptons

Maybe the most traditionally preppy hangout on all of planet earth, East Hampton, is getting flooded with pop-up shops this summer. Over the last couple weeks, Brunello Cucinelli and Hermes have opened summer shops in East Hampton, and now Crooks Brothers favorite, Steven Alan, is doing the same. The shop, called Bazaar, will be a [...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Drinking

As we have previously said, a prepster should be well schooled in the art of drinking. There are many components to this besides the ability to drink a lot. A prepster should know where to drink, and what to drink. Most importantly a prepster should know why and how to drink depending on circumstance. this [...]

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Card Holder

Card Holders are slimed-down wallets that have slits for credit cards on either side with a small pocket for money in the center. Why you want it- Card holders are the best option for wallets as they won’t leave a bulge in your pocket. And seriously do you have enough cash and cards to fill [...]

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Cap Toe Shoe

A cap toe shoe is a lace-up shoe that is stitched so that there is an additional piece of leather covering the toe of the shoe. Why you want it- It is one of the most common and conservative types of shoe. It’ll always be a safe choice.

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Look at the Rest of Kanye for Louis Vuitton

A couple of days ago we gave you an article on Kanye’s collaboration with Louis Vuitton, today we want to show you the finished products. Everyone’s seen the boat sneaker that he put out a couple months ago, but this June the rest of the line will be hitting stores. We’re not giving an endorsement [...]

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Buffalo Plaid (Pattern)

Buffalo Plaid is a pattern of red and black large checks. Buffalo Plaid is also usually flannel. Why you want it- The lumberjack shirt, as many call it. It has an outdoorsey feel and is a perfect choice for a chic autumn/winter shirt.

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Button Cuff

A button cuff shirt is a shirt that is fastened with buttons rather than cuff links. Why you want it- This is your everyday shirt as it doesn’t require cuff links. It is less formal than french cuffs.

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Bucks

Bucks are traditionally light colored lace-up shoes made from canvas or suede. They have leather lining which gives them a hardened skeleton and usually have light leather soles. Why you want them- Bucks are traditionally preppy summer shoes that perfectly compliment a light colored wardrobe.

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Top Ten Summer Essentials: #4 Cooper Linen Shirt

If you’re going to be somewhere hot this summer, and we expect most of you will be, then we would suggest looking into some linen pieces for your wardrobe. Linen is made out of fibers from the flax plant that are 2-3 times stronger than cotton, so the fabric is able to be woven thinner [...]

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