Northern Preppy vs. Southern Preppy

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by greekalum

I think it's well established that macallan and co. are just making this all up, right? No real southern fraternity men who have this much to say on the subject of clothing.

Wrong.

[greekalum]

Really? The ones I know have plenty of other things to do besides yammer on about their hatred for flat front pants-- in person OR online.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Um, yeah, hi...Pink is so new money it's not even funny.

I'd rather be no riche than nouveau riche.

I take it you are referring to Thomas Pink? Pink was the revival of a longstanding clothier and tailor shop run in London that began its practice in the 19th century. Just because the store was rejuvinated in the early 80's doesn't make it nouveau riche.

[breathesgelatin]

Originally Posted by greekalum

Really? The ones I know have plenty of other things to do besides yammer on about their hatred for flat front pants-- in person OR online.

eh, I dated guys in college that were more concerned about clothing that I was. Not saying it was a worthwhile pursuit, but such men do exist.

[WCUgirl]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I said originally that VV and Southern Proper gained notoriety from senators, poiticians, etc. I was called out on it, so I provided examples. Your political affiliation has no bearing on a sense of style. So by your reasoning...if Howard Dean or John Kerry were found to like cheeseburgers and golf.......would that mean that all of us "TRUE Southern-fratty gentleman" would have to give up cheeseburgers and our memberships to country clubs? I am confused as well.

I hope that when you get to law school, they teach you how to pick up on sarcasm.

[WCUgirl]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I don't know what part of Charleston you are in.......but I have spent a considerable amount of time there in social settings with many people my age and my parents age all wering VV, Southern Proper, Seersucker and the like.......Charleston is the frattiest place on earth.......what are you talking about?

So, you're an old fuddy-duddy and your parents are older than dirt, then? Seriously, absolutely do ppl here wear seersucker, bow ties, etc., but the only ppl I've seen wearing what y'all are describing (and posting links to) look like they were alive during the Civil War.

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by AXiD670

So, you're an old fuddy-duddy and your parents are older than dirt, then? Seriously, absolutely do ppl here wear seersucker, bow ties, etc., but the only ppl I've seen wearing what y'all are describing (and posting links to) look like they were alive during the Civil War.

No, unlike a plethora of people on this board, I actually am an undergrad and my parents are middle aged. So you are saying that absolutely people weat seersucker and bowties.......but they are all old? Maybe not, but thats what I get out of that. I dunno, I see differently when I am in your area and just about every area of the deep South worth going to. I mean, look at the pictures and photo albums on the VV and Southern Proper sites. Seems like they are all in the 18-24 range and are shown at events like the Carolina Cup, etc. etc.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I mean, look at the pictures and photo albums on the VV and Southern Proper sites. Seems like they are all in the 18-24 range and are shown at events like the Carolina Cup, etc. etc.

"Look how pretty all those executives are!"

"Those aren't real executives, Michelle, they're models."

"Oh! I thought she looked familiar."

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by 33girl

"Look how pretty all those executives are!"

"Those aren't real executives, Michelle, they're models."

"Oh! I thought she looked familiar."

LOL.

"I invented Post-Its."

[WCUgirl]

Originally Posted by macallan25

I actually am an undergrad

I thought you were going to law school?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by AXiD670

I thought you were going to law school?

Maybe that's his OTHER personality.

[Tucker Carlson]

Originally Posted by 33girl

"Look how pretty all those executives are!"

"Those aren't real executives, Michelle, they're models."

"Oh! I thought she looked familiar."

Shows how much you know - i know one of their staff members and those are not professional models they are normal fraternity guys from schools like Georgia, OM, Auburn, South Carolina, and Tennessee

2. And yes there are pictures of very powerful people like the Georgia governor and the North Carolina State Treasurer on the site

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Tucker Carlson

Shows how much you know - i know one of their staff members and those are not professional models they are normal fraternity guys from schools like Georgia, OM, Auburn, South Carolina, and Tennessee

And I'm sure they weren't paid at all for the photo shoot.

I'd wear something goofy too for the right amount of money.

[mu_agd]

Is it bad that I find it hilarious that a company that is mentioned on this thread as being this "Southern Preppy" is actually from the North?

[tunatartare]

which one?