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Apparently, this past week’s photoshoot isn’t the first time that Princeton University has been used for Ralph Lauren’s Rugby collection. As if to cement ourselves as the face of preppy wear, Princeton has been Ralph Lauren’s advertising backdrop since 2008.

Check it out:

All of your favorite places up-campus are featured: Holder courtyard, East Pyne, McCosh courtyard, Blair Arch, the Junior slums… with complementary WASP-y gentlemen and ethnically ambiguous lady friends!

But, actually, what ARE you?

Okay, real disclaimer to any prefrosh who are so excited to see polos and topsiders around campus: we don’t all dress like this. Seriously. Ignore what you see at Lawnparties– that’s like Preppy Halloween. The number of striped sweaters I own is exactly zero. And let’s be honest, if I showed up to precept looking like this:

Ralph Lauren Rugby Fall 2012 Collection

I’d probably get looks like this:

The Ralph Lauren photoshoot seems to continue for the next few days… at least until the fickle weather clears up. We’ll keep you updated as the prepidemic continues.

May 9, 2012

More Princeton Meets Ralph Lauren Madness!

By Vivienne Chen

Also posted in Goings On, Internet Tagged polos, prepidemic, preppy princeton, ralph lauren, Ralph Lauren commercials, rugby, serious judgment, WASPs Leave a comment

Lawnparties is an excuse for Princetonians to break out their preppiest possessions and drink champagne to live music on the lawns of mansions, fulfilling every stereotype the University has to offer.

Ladies this year rivaled the classiest of Kentucky Derby attendees with bright dresses and oversized hats, and the men, outside the realms of TI’s “sun’s out guns out” attitude, sported a palette of pastel button-downs. Below are a few of Sunday’s best-dressed:

Lawnparties

May 9, 2012

Lawnparties Fashion 2012

By Louise Connelly

Posted in Style Tagged Childish Gambino, Eating Clubs, fashion, Lawnparties, Prospect Street One comment

Walking around campus today you might have spotted some particularly well-dressed young men and women standing around some particularly vintage vehicles. Though the models may have been noticeably more attractive than the average Princetonian, the clothes did not seem entirely out of place, something the directors must have reckoned when choosing our gorgeous campus as the backdrop for Ralph Lauren Rugby‘s 2012 fall collection.

Here’s a sneak peek at next fall’s fashions and some fangirls that found them:

Ralph Lauren

May 3, 2012

Crashing A Ralph Lauren Shoot

By Louise Connelly

Also posted in Fun, Goings On Tagged fashion, model, Princeton University, ralph lauren One comment

Pi Phi Tank 1 Pi Phi Tank 2

[WARNING: THIS IS NOT A DOCTORED IMAGE] This is a picture of this year’s surprisingly dope Pi Phi tank, but with a sizeable, screen-printed emblem of baby Jesus on the back, perhaps an egregious printer error, perhaps a sign from the Big Man Upstairs…

Hold up, wait, what? Take another look. Nearly 200 Pi Phi sisters ordered upwards of 200 of these guys. The first size-small tank picked out of the box, the only christened one of the bunch – baby Jesus.

Delve into this right quick: it looks like there’s a real Jesus chilling at the bottom of the circle being pampered by a couple of biblical-looking people, which also might be statues, and a shining baby Jesus placed front and center occupying the attention of the rest of the people-statues. Additionally, you can see a tall unidentifiable object on the right hand side, which, by my educated guess, resembles a really tall parakeet, also some hovering angels and a gargoyle. I doubt that this printing mistake was deliberate. I also wonder who would ever order a tank top (or really any article of clothing) with something like this on it, i.e., why (a) this particular screen print even exists and (b) it would ever come near a black tank top, specifically one within a custom t-shirt facility capable of producing the design on the front side.

I’m not going to dig very deep in to this mystery since I think this is one of those things that is better left unexamined, especially considering the religious persuasion often associated with the group (Pi Phi realigning itself with phamily values?). But just to be clear, the rest of the gear had no extraneous religious artwork, no printing error, no baby Jesus scene – a description which I promise understates the peculiarity of the item. This tank, which is currently (and forever) in my possession, may be the most meaningful piece of sorority-related gear to grace this campus. I’m talking ‘Virgin Mary grilled cheese’ status.

Pi Phi Tank 3

Mar 30, 2012

Pi Phi X Baby Jesus Tank Top 2012

By Nathan Serota

Also posted in The Street Tagged baby Jesus, hot, more like religious groups, more like Theta, PFA, Pi Beta Phi, prayer, sororities, swag, war on sleeves One comment

(Admittedly kind of sketchy) evidence of what promises to be a life-changing partnership.

We’ve all been there – rough night, d-hall accident, fight with a puddle. And then you’re stuck with this growing pile of dry-clean-only laundry that sits in the bottom of your hamper, waiting patiently as it becomes wrinkled beyond recognition. Well wrinkles begone! Craft Cleaners and the U-Store have struck up a love affair that promises to make all of our lives a whole lot easier.

Starting this semester, you can avoid the trek to Craft and just drop by the U-Store with your dry cleaning. From there, it’ll be spirited away to Craft, cleaned, and returned to the U-Store for your convenience. You can even purchase a specialized bag for this purpose to keep your dry-cleanables separate from your washing-machinables.

The deets: pick-up occurs twice a day, Monday-Friday, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and your cleaning will be returned two business days later.

Also, in the category of new U-Store goodies, word has it that the Nassau Street U-Store has just received its first Brooks Brothers shipment, allowing you to be both classily preppy and clean. Happy U-Storing!

Sep 25, 2011

Craft Cleaners and U-Store Partner to Make Our Lives Easier (Looking At You, Slums-Dwellers)

By Abby Greene

Also posted in Nassau Street, Uncategorized Tagged Craft cleaners, dry clean only, fortunate partnerships, gifts from the dry cleaning gods, long walks carrying laundry, U-Store One comment

Designing a clothing line? It’s been done before.

Designing t-shirts to raise awareness about under-the-radar social issues? Now that could start a revolution.

At least, that’s the idea 22-year-old Ben Kung ’10 had in mind when he founded Re-Verb Apparel, a company that donates its profits to support philanthropic efforts around the world. “We don’t just want customers to buy the t-shirts, but for them to use t-shirts as an educational tool,” said Kung. “We want people to ask their friends, ‘Where did you get that shirt?’ and go from there.”

The company’s name underscores this belief. ‘Re-Verb’ has two meanings. First, as a reference to the kind of ‘reverberations’ Kung hopes to create in building social awareness — reflected in the company’s logo, which portrays dominos falling — and second, as a theme around which to organize future spring and fall lines. Each season, Re-Verb will change the verb to draw attention to another social justice issue: think ‘re-concile’ for post-war healing processes, or ‘re-build’ for recovery from natural disaster.

IN PRINT: Students launch activist apparel line

By Shirley Gao

Also posted in Alumni, In Print Tagged civic engagement, design, dominos, fashion, reverberations, social issues Leave a comment

For those occasions when you want to affirm your love for this school, but the bright Princeton hoodie is just too much (we all love orange, but come on … it can be garish at times), New Balance has the answer for you:

The H710 Low Sneaker collection, unveiled in December, features eight new designs for each of the Ivy League schools. The Princeton pair features a beige upper, heavy-duty cord laces striped in orange and black, and tongue tags with the New Balance branding that are designed to look like the Princeton shield. The sneaker-boot hybrids promise to be strong enough to handle the mud/slush/weather abuse that New Jersey’s been throwing our way.

Take a look:

Classic and sturdy, the way I like 'em

More after the jump!

Feb 10, 2011

New Balance unveils Ivy League-inspired sneaks

By Shirley Gao

Also posted in Press Club Style Guide Tagged cool kicks, Ivy League Apparel, New Balance, running, sneakers, why are they khaki? Leave a comment

So I was browsing through the U-Store today, wondering why everyone was outfitted in business attire. The click of high heels clacking around the hummus (yes, still Sabra) display, range of ties displayed by various dudes standing in line, and stream of blazer-clad people gingerly picking their way through the snow outside all struck me as a little strange. And then I realized that it’s that time of year again – the Season of Internship Interviews.

Now that the bicker/sign-in craze is dying down (okay, except for Terrace. Keep an eye out for offerings all this week), we’ve moved on to worrying about our IIP/PICS/Bain/Goldman/Google/other-hopeful-options interviews. For those of you who haven’t been poring over Case in Point and preparing examples of a time you overcame an unexpected trial or had to demonstrate leadership under pressure, though, never fear: Career Services is offering a host of last-minute interview how-to sessions.

Tonight, Boston Consulting Group will be at Career Services from 6:30-8:00 p.m. to share tips for mastering the infamous case interview. On Tuesday, Career Services is holding another workshop on general interview skills and strategies. And for B.S.E kids, the “Interviewing for Engineers” session at the Friend Center next Wednesday will teach you how to sell your social and scientific skills.

Seriously Mom, how could I go to my interviews without a light charcoal Aubrey jacket in Italian wool? Girl, please.

But perhaps most exciting of all for Princeton’s prep kingdom is this: J.CREW FASHION NIGHT. Stop by our two-story J.Crew in Palmer Square on Wednesday from 7-9 pm, and enjoy exclusive extra hours just for Princeton students! J. Crew associates will be there to outfit you in business and professional wear, plus you get a special 20% discount. Need I say more?

Even if you don’t have an interview, it might be worth going just for the sale, and to satiate the prepaholic inside you. Come on. Lawnparties is sort of close, right?

Space is limited, so sign up now.

Feb 7, 2011

“Summer Internship Interviews” is Code for “Go Shopping Right Now”

By Alice Su

Also posted in Goings On Tagged Career Services, fashion, interviews, J.Crew, Palmer Square, preppiness, sales, shopping Leave a comment

Here are three fashion tips for all the gents looking to get equipped with the proper menswear this Fall.

1. Out with the boat shoes. In with the loafer.I love boat shoes just as much as anyone, but the Fall breeze is coming soon, and a flimsy Topsider won’t be cutting it. This season, I’m really looking to swap in a penny loafer. It’s a little more durable, definitely warmer, and it’s the slightest bit more dressy than your dockshoes. And it’s a breed of dressiness that says you’re down to business, without being a stiff; I’d argue that a penny loafer actually feels just as fun and down to earth as the boat shoe — especially when paired with some quirky socks (like these from Smart Turnout). I’d recommend you equip yourself with a Bass Weejun (pictured) if you’re looking to buy something new.

2. Invest in some new pants.

James Wool Flannel Pant - Black Label - RalphLauren Autumn — more than any other season — is about the texture of the fabric. In addition to some nice corduroys, look into wool, flannel, or tweed pants. They don’t have to be loud or ostentatious — a subdued charcoal flannel or brown tweed in a slim fit is perfect. Just try something different from your run of the mill jeans and khakis. You can pair your trousers with anything simple on top — even a white tee shirt goes well with some brown wool pants.

I usually start my trouser search with Ralph Lauren — but the price point this season is a little daunting. Be on your toes and try vintage shopping, as well as brands like J. Crew.

3. Look into some scarves.

princeton-scarf_1 Scarves are a great way to accessorize and they can actually be pretty masculine when done right. Avoid loud colors: keep the hues relatively muted. Smart Turnout has about the best selection of collegiate wool scarves out there — even an awesome Princeton one.

Sep 24, 2010

Men’s Fall Fashion Tips

By Woody Hines

Posted in Style Tagged bass weejun, loafer, penny loafer, ralph lauren, smart turnout Leave a comment

Source: Teruyoshi Hayashida/PowerHouse Books, published at www.nytimes.com/style

As we dredge hopelessly through the dog days of summer, with New York experiencing one of its hottest July weekends on record, it makes sense that we’re all getting a little back-to-school-fever. Case in point: the front page of today’s New York Times Sunday Style section, which featured a story on the timelessness of Ivy League preppiness, complete with color picture of Princetonians in all their tiger-toned glory circa 1965.

Nassau Steet parties like it's 1965; a spread from the newly-reissued "Take Ivy." (Photo: www.jcrew.com)

The occasion? As we announced to you back in March, Teruyoshi Hayashida’s classic book, Take Ivy, is coming to a retail store near you (as in, a short jaunt down Nassau Street) in just a few weeks. The style classic, long worshipped by the powers-that-be at prepster labels like J.Press and Ralph Lauren, will be reissued by Powerhouse Books on August 23rd and sold by retailers like J.Crew. What better way to spark up your post-Reunions, pre-move-in enthusiasm for Sperry Top-Siders and popped collars than to snap up a copy? Until then, you can preview the preppiness at your leisure in this NYT slide show, or read your fill about how this All-American Ivy look has taken over international men’s fashion here. Doesn’t it make you long to dash past East Pyne in a pristine letter sweater on a crisp Fall day?

Jul 25, 2010

Timelessness of Tigertown’s Prepster Chic

By Julia Bumke

Also posted in In the news Tagged J.Crew, New York Times, Princeton prep, take ivy Leave a comment

I crack up at the outrageous looks that line the Street on Lawnparties. What we all wear on this day of debauchery is a unique way to display school spirit and overall solidarity, without donning the black and orange.

And yet, if I may, I’d like to throw the gents of Princeton some sartorial tips. Looking outrageous and looking cool need not be diametrically opposed. Contrary to popular belief, you can throw on a ridiculous seersucker jacket with a plaid shirt beneath, and still look pretty awesome. So, pulling from a weekly special that we do over at Prepidemic, called “Piece by Piece,” here’s an outfit I’ve arranged that I’m digging for this Sunday.

Brooks Brothers Slim Fit patchwork oxford

Apr 28, 2010

Piece by Piece: What the Guys Should be Wearing for Lawnparties

By Woody Hines

Posted in Style Tagged Brooks Brothers, L.L. Bean, Lawnparties, PF Flyers, sartorial advice Leave a comment

Ever wonder what Princeton would look like in a German infomercial? We hadn’t either. That is, until we saw this video, which refashions Princeton as a German clothing store:

Apr 11, 2010

Lost in Translation: German Fashion Invades Princeton

By Samantha Pergadia

Also posted in Contests, Internet Tagged fashion, German, Jack Hutton, Sebastian Steffen, videos 2 Comments

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