Alternatives to York River Traders Belts

A reader question:

One of my belts from [York River Traders] needed repair work, stitching around the buckle had come loose, and it spurred me to research whether any of their belts are still floating around. They used quality leather, and the brass buckles are unique - I’ve never found an equivalent. 

I discovered two gently used belts on used/repurposing clothing websites for very reasonable prices. One made from blue webbing, the other from red rigging rope, with the red one two inches larger than my size.  I just dropped the larger one off at a local cobbler who agreed to shorten it by two inches. 

I would welcome suggestions for alternatives. I purchased a rigging rope belt from Montauk Outfitters a few years ago, but the quality and generic buckle don’t thrill me. 

For reference, some of our own photos of York River Traders belts:

York River Traders Mariner Rope Belt in Navy.  Photo by Salt Water New England

The York River Traders Campbell Belts: Made of Climb-Spec Webbing.  Here in Green and Pink  - Photo by Salt Water New England.

Nomad Motors

Photos by Salt Water New England

I very much enjoyed tagging along yesterday as the amiable Keith Warren opened up his workshop,  where he converts classic cars to electric vehicles, to the visiting Midcoast Maine Sports Car Club.

• Nomad Motors <https://www.nomadmotors.com/>
• Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/nomadmotorsco/>

 

This Week in Clothes

Photos by Salt Water New England

• Le Tricoteur Navy Blue Traditional Guernsey Jumper <https://letricoteur.co/en-us/collections/mens-plain-guernsey-jumpers/products/letricoteur-co-plain-guernseys-mens-navy-blue-traditional-guernsey-jumper>

• Le Tricoteur Cream & Navy Striped Traditional Guernsey Jumper <https://letricoteur.co/en-us/collections/mens-striped-guernsey-jumpers/products/letricoteur-co-striped-guernseys-mens-cream-navy-striped-traditional-guernsey-jumper>

• Mystic Knotwork Striped Sailor Bracelet <https://mysticknotwork.com/products/striped-sailor-bracelet-custom-colors-choose-your-own>

• Dubarry Sailing Boots <https://www.dubarry.com/us/sailing/aquatech/sailing-boots/?productListFilters=>

• Bosie Strawberry Patch Fair Isle Geelong Women's Sweater - Honey <https://bosieco.squarespace.com/modern-heritage-collection/strawberry-patch-fair-isle-geelong-womens-sweater-honey>

• Mercer Pink Sands  1/8" Bengal Broadcloth Stripe <http://www.mercerandsons.com/swatches_and_pricing-stripes.htm>

• Lotuff Leather Small Tote <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote>

• Jack Donnelly Twill Chino - 03 Tapered <https://jackdonnelly.com/collections/twill-chino/products/twill-chino-m3-tapered>

• Mercer Bay Blue Check  #835 Broadcloth <http://www.mercerandsons.com/swatches_and_pricing-smaller-checks.htm>

• Cordings Grenfell Shooting Jacket <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/grenfell-shooting-jacket.html>

• Lotuff Leather Small Tote <https://lotuffleather.com/collections/totes/products/leather-small-tote>

• Cordings Liberty Fiona Devaux Shirt made with Tana Lawn <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/fiona-devaux-shirt-made-with-tana-lawntm.html>

• Cordings Green Red Exmoor Doeskin Gilet <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/green-red-exmoor-doeskin-gilet.html>

• Dubarry Galway Country Boot - Ivy <https://www.dubarry.com/us/women/footwear/country-boots/full-length-boots/galway-country-boot-ivy>

• Cordings Brown Blue Spalding Check Shirt <https://www.cordings.co.uk/us/brown-blue-spalding-check-shirt.html>

• Bosie Islander Fair Isle  (No Longer Available) <https://bosieco.squarespace.com/modern-heritage-collection>

What locations would be on a Preppy Atlas of New England?

 A reader question.

Dear Muffy,

 It seems like there are iconic or historically meaningful locations that have been pivotal to the evolution of the preppy culture.   You have shown some of them here, Murray’s Toggery in Nantucket, Choate, the Guilford green, the gravestone of  Thomas Dudley, The University Club in New York, the site of the first Harvard-Yale Regatta in 1852, South Beach on Martha's Vineyard, the rowing boathouses along the Charles River.  What are others, like Phillips Exeter, Brooks Brothers' original New York location, Newport's Rosecliff Mansion where scenes from The Great Gatsby (1974)  were shot, and the John F. Kennedy's Hyannis compound? The more wonky the better!

 

A Reader Thought

A reader thought:

Dear Muffy, 

May I share with your readers, that in this increasingly violent and dangerous world in which we live (here in the UK we have reports of stabbings on our streets every day now - luckily guns are difficult to get hold of) where we appear to be on the brink of world war three, it is a joy to have this little oasis of peace and tranquility where people can share their views on how they like to dress, the things that they love to own and love to do and the worst thing we can bicker about is who should and who shouldn't be wearing a Cordings tweed jacket. 

May I wish you and your family and my fellow readers a peaceful and joyous Sunday and pray for peace in our troubled world

Best wishes

You can have a sweater in any color you want, as long as it's Aran.

Photos by Salt Water New England

 

Waiting for sandwiches...

Photo by Salt Water New England

 

Mid-April Along the Coast

Photos by Salt Water New England

 

The Magic Tote Bag from Via No. 9

Photos by Salt Water New England

There are so many good things to say about these totes.   The trim color options are vast and the hues are particularly good.  The unique shape, with its wide base, makes for a very easy to use bag.  The canvas is a sturdy 24 ounce.  The snap closures are also substantial.  And they are made in Los Angeles.  

• The Magic Tote Bag <https://www.viano9.com/shop/p/thetotebag>

Offered in bright and pretty trim colors as well as more subdued colors, they are used by men and women alike.  A perfect pocketbook on one hand,  and I am told,  an equally good bag for fly fishing.

Already a favorite warm weather bag.