Monthly Archives: August 2010

When Logos Go Bad & Hamptons Habitats

Designer logos are a fashion no-go”:

“Handbags and accessories with large logos are being removed from designers’ collections to be replaced with more subtle designs as part of a move for “antibling” fashion.” Continue reading

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Filed under It's Just Not Done, Lilly Pulitzer Paper & Gifts, Logos, preppy, Preppy Fashion, preppy stationery, The AntiPrep, Tilly

Fashion Rules from “True Prep” & J. Crew Taken to Task

“Muffy van Winkle, you’ve napped long enough. It’s been 30 years! It doesn’t seem possible, does it? Despite changes and crises, the maid quitting, running out of vodka, your NetJets account being yanked, and the Internet, it’s still nice to be prep.” Continue reading

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Filed under Collaborations, Gossip Girl, preppy, Preppy clothing & brands, Preppy Fashion, preppy lifestyle, Preppy People, True Prep & TOPH

Should a Wellie have a Wedge?

Hello-Hello, and welcome to a warm and already sticky delightful Tuesday here at the Prepatorium. Despite our personal denial of an approaching change of seasons, professionally we understand many readers are eager for cooler temps and fall fashions. Thus, today’s … Continue reading

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Filed under Argyle, Collaborations, Logos, preppy, Preppy clothing & brands, preppy lifestyle, Pretty in Pink, True Prep & TOPH, When Preppy Goes Wrong

American Apparel Plans on Preppy (Seriously) & Royalty Hits the Hamptons

“…Gucci Group would move away from logos, “adjusting to this new perception of luxury, which is more subtle, more sophisticated.” Continue reading

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Friday Fun at the Prepatorium

Hello-Hello, and Goodbye-Goodbye! Pourquoi you ask? Because Silly Tilly the-tubby-dog has tendered a special request for playtime with the Princess. We are acceding to her wishes, at great personal cost, mind you. (Heh, heh, heh.) Until next time, we hope … Continue reading

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