Who: Angela Su ’12
Where: Mt. Auburn St.

1) Trapper Hat: Street Stand in New York
2) Funnel-Neck Coat: Urban Outffiters, on sale for $20
3) Black tights: H&M
4) Shoes: Alice and Olivia for Payless

So I am a fan of Anthropologie on Facebook, and they just released this amazing sneak peak lookbook titled “Midcentury Proper.” I love the 60′s looks in the academic setting! Looks like a prettier version of Widener Library.

Also, given my track record I have come to realize that I will probably choose “fashion” or “style” as my beat for this amorphous Editor’s Blog.

Amy Odell of NY Mag writes this headline: “Prada’s New Menswear Collection Contains Disturbing Harvard References.” Harvard? Disturbing? Prada? All in the same sentence? We were obliged to continue reading.

“We’re disturbed. Not by the tight cropped sweaters, for we’ve always been a proponent of men showing their figures and wearing less clothing…. But since when is Harvard a fashion point of reference? … Even if Harvard kids would never wear this stuff (or most things remotely more interesting than boat shoes with no socks), the problem is, the world doesn’t need them to think themselves any more important or WONDERFUL than they already think they are.”

Dear Amy, thank you for lazily subscribing to two of the oldest Harvard cliches ever: that Harvard student’s can’t dress well and that Harvard students are completely self-absorbed. A quick look through Noicethreads can prove the first wrong, and an actual encounter or conversation with any Harvard student will prove the second wrong.

But wait! It doesn’t end there. See Amy’s other fantastically incorrect vision of Harvard students in her article about Harvard Yard, the fashion line launched by Harvard:

“…Harvard Yard — a lawn we imagine makes a nice resting ground for Harvard students to repair glasses, wipe down their pocket protectors, and memorize an extra few digits of pi — inspired the spring collection.”

Yeah, that’s real original.

Since it’s no longer a secret that I love prep style, I think it’s safe to announce my excitement about this: Sperry, maker of the ubiquitous Topsider, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with  some classic designs from when it first started, and from what I’ve seen so far, I am obsessed:

So perfect.

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I am not a WASP. But a quick dig through my wardrobe would reveal to you that I’m a closeted WASP fan. Beneath the mounds of hipstery leggings and frocks I own lurk the few, the proud, and the WASPy. In my second drawer are telltale seersucker and madras prints. The third drawer contains a horrific amount of Ralph Lauren sweaters in every color of the rainbow. Tossed carelessly by the foot of my desk you will find a pair of Topsiders (never worn with socks, naturally). Although I have yet to own a Lily Pulitzer dress or lobster embroidered headband (er, I’m not rushing to anytime soon), I’m secretly an avid proponent of prep style.

For girls though, prep style must be treated with the greatest delicacy. Like many things in life, it’s tempting to overindulge. Simple sweaters and skirts, monogrammed jewelry, a well-tailored tweed jacket are all acceptable staples. But if a girl walked into lecture wearing madras shorts, pearls, headband, and some pasteled variation of a shirt, I would smack her in the face with a tennis (or squash?) racket and then proceed to ralph. As in, barf, not Lauren. Read the rest of this entry »

Name: Jens Jacob Fredriksson, foreign exchange student ’10
Where: Leverett G-Tower, near his room

Scarab-Beetle Hat: POC
Watch: Omega
Jeans: Evisu, bought in Berlin
Glasses: Porcshe, Swedish brand
Shoes: Gucci
Shirt: Magically appeared in closet one day
Neon Belt: Marc Jacobs

by Alisha Ramos ’12
December 2009 Issue

In case you haven’t stepped outside in a while (and since this is Reading Period, this probably applies to many of you), let me clue you in on something: it’s freezing! With the combination of chilly temperatures, unbearable windchill, and finals, it might be tempting to step outside wearing sweatpants, Northface, and Uggs. But just because you’re stressed and cold does not mean it’s okay to look like a walking lump of fleece. Snap out of it and look decent! Below are some great winter coats and accessories that look great and will keep you warm and toasty. Besides, who knows? Maybe looking this fashionable in the winter will get you caught on Noicethreads.

BEST WINTER COATS

The Parka
The parka is my personal winter favorite because it’s warm, often has a fur-lined hood (perfect for snowy weather), and usually comes in neutral colors that can go with any wardrobe. The nicest parkas can be pretty pricey, ranging from around $100 and up, but it’s a great investment as a classic winter coat that won’t go out of style for a while.

For the guys: All-Son National Parka, Urban Outfitters, $98.

For the girls: Fur Padded Parka, Topshop, $160.

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