Photo by Muffy Aldrich
The Modern Guide to The Thing Before Preppy

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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.  

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.


 

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

"Old money English upper-class style" (The Guardian) including Cordings Clothing in Guy Ritchie’s series The Gentlemen.

Muffy Aldrich wearing her Cordings Wincanton Tweed

"Heritage checks and tweeds, sharp tailoring and expensive watches – shoppers are increasingly seeking to emulate the old money English upper-class style portrayed in Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix series The Gentlemen." - The Gentlemen creates surge in sales for upper-class fashion <https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/mar/31/netflix-the-gentlemen-sales-english-upper-class-fashion>

"It's discreet, stylish and very, very British - so no wonder hit Netflix show The Gentlemen has reached for the Royal fashion wardrobe..." - <https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13259543/Discreet-stylish-Netflix-Gentlemen-Royal-wardrobe.html>

I have received so many questions about what The Guardian refers to as "Old money English upper-class style," from old readers and new.   Guy Ritchie’s series 'The Gentlemen' has prompted questions about where to get such featured items as the Cordings Wincanton Tweed and Cordings Follifoot.

Here are links to those posts:

But I have also been asked about other examples of this style, and how to wear them in today's world.  As the more experienced SWNE readers know, the label 'Canon' focuses on the Sloane side of our Preppy Sloane world.

Monday, April 8, 2024

A Good Leather Belt?

A reader question::

Dear Editor: 

What are some recommendations for a good leather belt? I am looking for a bridle belt that can be worn both professionally and casually, that is 1” or 1.25” wide, and most importantly that is durable without warping quickly? I have tried the J. Press calfskin belt, but it has warped and shows significant wear after just a year or two. Does anyone have experience with Cellar Leather or Tim Hardy belts? Any recommendations would be appreciated. 

Yours Sincerely, 

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Spring has arrived at Cordings!

Green Bamboo Leather Handbag, Made in Italy, and Fiona Devaux Shirt made with Liberty Tana Lawn
Photos by Salt Water New England
There are so many pretty new season arrivals at Cordings.  

Shown here are a few for the Ladies:

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Boat Shoes

Photos by Salt Water New England

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Watches and Watch Straps

Photo by My Father
Favorite watches and straps?

Photo by Salt Water New England
 

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Bosie's Limited Edition Strawberry Patch Fair Isle Geelong Women's Sweater - Honey

Photo by Salt Water New England
Bosie has introduced her utterly charming, (very) Limited Edition Strawberry Patch Fair Isles, made of supersoft Geelong, and of course, Made in Scotland.

This is her own design from ten years ago, which she did for Harley of Scotland, her family's company.  Shown here in Honey, she also offers one in Duck Egg Blue, as well as a cardigan in Honey.  And three different Strawberry Patch colors for the children at Little Bosie!

Shown:

Also:
 And Little Bosie!!

Saturday, March 30, 2024

New Accessories from Lotuff

Photo by Salt Water New England
Lotuff has not only added two new sophisticated colors to their collection, but new accessories as well.  As always, they are made from their sumptuous and hand selected tumbled vegetable tanned leather.  And just in time for Mother's Day.

While these are shown in more feminine hues, they are also offered more masculine colors as well, including their very handsome Chocolate and Chestnut.