Preppy Style

Autorentext

Rosalyn Gomersall is a writer born and raised in Hertfordshire, UK. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from London’s City University and has spent over a decade writing about fashion for a variety of luxury brands covering everything from Premier League merchandise and women's footwear to baby strollers. Most notably, she was on the in-house team at Selfridges and held the title of Copywriting Director at the shopping platform Lyst. Preppy Style is her first book.

Klappentext

Take a deep dive into preppy culture with this stunning lookbook and history of the iconic style.

Preppy is a look, a vibe, and a lifestyle. From its inception as the fashion of Ivy League students to Japanese hipsters to Black jazz musicians, up to the now modern-day basics everyone should have in their closet, the preppy style is one that refuses to become just another trendy moment. Featuring gorgeous illustrations, *Preppy Style *traces the evolution of a fashion trend that continues to withstand the test of time. 

Written by fashion expert Rosalyn Gomersall, this beautifully illustrated and stylized book is your time capsule to preppy fashion. Explore the attitudes and cultural impact of preppy life and also learn the designs, fabrics, and items of clothing that convey that preppy look. This book also:

• Captures classic prepster moments in pop culture
• Dives into the brands of Ralph Lauren, J.Crew, and Tommy Hilfiger
• Lists the foundational preppy clothing items from the classic boat shoes to today's tennis skirt
• Showcases how the preppy aesthetic started within Ivy League, WASP family circles and became staples in everyone's wardrobe
  Perfect for fashionistas, design junkies, and pop culture enthusiasts, *Preppy Style *is a fascinating and visually captivating exploration of one of the most enduring styles in history.

Zusammenfassung
Full of nostalgic and inspirational illustrations, Preppy Style provides a historical overview of prep culture, from iconic looks to the evolution of preppy trends.

Inhalt

Introduction: A Timeless Style .................................. 6

The Origins of Prep .................................. 8
Equestrian Influence and Inspiration
Brooks Brothers
A Big-City Style
Fitzgerald's Amory Blaine
Princeton and Codifying the Style
Company versus Customer
The Evolution of Prep .................................. 20
J. Press and "The Yale Man"
G.I. Bill and the Golden Era
The Vassar Girl
Lilly Pulitzer, "The Queen of Prep"
Black Ivy
The Myth of Take Ivy
The VAN Jacket
Take Ivy
Prep Icons .................................. 52
Ralph on the Rise
An Icon of American Style
A Way of Living
The Lo Life Crew
The American Dream
The Preppy Boom
The Rise and Fall of J.Crew
Preppy Is Everywhere
Prep Essentials .................................. 98
Polo Shirt
Bermuda Bag & Boat and Tote
Blazer
Oxford Shirt
Rugby Shirt
Tennis Skirt
Lilly Shift Dress
Sweater Vest
Varsity Jacket
Chinos
Shaggy Dog Sweater
Chesterfield Coat
Seersucker
Cable-Knit
Corduroy
Stripes
Checks
Plaid
Argyle
Penny Loafers
Boat Shoes
Rubber Moccasins
Wingtips
Bucks
Mary Janes
Conclusion: Prep Forever .................................. 150
Acknowledgments .................................. 158

About the Author .................................. 159