[Memphis88]

to wear RL Polo as a "status symbol" is kind of ridiculous these days...go to TJ Maxx and get a polo for 20 bucks...you don't need to be upper class to afford that....I buy polo because it is high quality and the designs are pleasing to the eye....also, I'm a teacher so I'm required to be a bit serious and stuffy at times (to Memphis88)....

That was Theoden that said that.

 

[Taken Aback]

I remain a VV customer, but not the overall fan I once was. As for being "trad" or "preppy", there's no arguing with Joe Tradly; VV jumped the shark years ago. That said, Polo did as well, and they still appeal.

The logo, if you're going to tolerate one at all, is a cute fun one; a counter to pretentious ones from RL or Lacoste (although I find the croc cute too). In that light, I have little issue with it. It's the middling brands that decide to add a logo that I despise most (Damn you Eddie B!)

I know some like them, but the ties have always nauseated me. They, and the similar motif ribbon belts are too cartoony. There again, Joe pins it down. It's GTH to a fault, like something from Belted Cow.

Right now, I remain a fan of VV web belts (but few ribbon ones) and their cords. The last pair of VV cords I bought at Filenes are the best I've ever owned. I was glad to find the majority of the shipment was unhemmed so I had them cuffed as well. Their club pants aren't bad, and I would hop on a pair of nantucket red shorts or pants if I saw them. The shirts and polos are an afterthought. Something I would only buy if faced with it at the right price. I don't seek them out.

As others, I wouldn't buy much from VV short of being at a thrift or off-price shop (the latter, with a coupon. They don't get that cheap). Unless they repeat that online clearout a couple of seasons ago where everything was dirt cheap, I wouldn't go near their site but to see the new selection.

 

[At Law]

Vineyard Vines will unfortunately go the way of Tommy Hilfiger.

Polo, Lacoste, and Brooks Brothers (although each can be purchased at
a discount all over the world) still have remained iconic preppy.
Perhaps it's the marketing, however, these brands remain a recognizable
symbol of waspy, prep.

 

[katon]

I was never really a part of the Vineyard Vines scene, but weren't their ties originally sort of a reaction against Hermes ties, and the sort of bluster this fellow is putting out? A parody, almost? Maybe I've got it all wrong. :icon_smile:

Thoughts?

 

[MrAmbrose]

I picked up a VV belt (brass whale tail ring) at Marshalls. Nice heavy buckle ring, leather is thick and supple. Wear it often.

 

[Bricktop]

I have a few (whale free) sweaters from VV that are excellent, as are their cords.
Mrs. Polford LOVES their capri pants.
Anyone who pays their full pop retail price needs an intervention, though.

 

[Theoden]

I was never really a part of the Vineyard Vines scene, but weren't their ties originally sort of a reaction against Hermes ties, and the sort of bluster this fellow is putting out? A parody, almost? Maybe I've got it all wrong. :icon_smile:

Thoughts?

That link was hilarious. I hope he was talking at least a little tongue-in-cheek. I think he was talking about the Investment Banking crowd, vs. the Trading side of the house.

Consider Paul Winston in NYC. There's no doubt he makes clothes for some very important, wealthy people, but he and his clients kind of have that playful, care-free "go-to-hell" ethos. I think Ian and Shep share some of that sense of fun in clothing that lacks a seriousness and heavy image consciousness. Mind you, Paul Winston is, without a doubt, the real-deal, and I imagine, something of an icon as the Trad or Ivy Style tailor/clothier in NYC. You gotta love a man who sells a line of "f**k you" ties and had made sport-coats with kama-sutra linings.

 

[J'sCrew]

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[Corcovado]

I was never really a part of the Vineyard Vines scene, but weren't their ties originally sort of a reaction against Hermes ties, and the sort of bluster this fellow is putting out? A parody, almost? Maybe I've got it all wrong. :icon_smile:

Thoughts?

Thanks for linking that article about the Wall Street "Tierarchy." One of the funnier things I've read in a while, and an interesting glimpse into the subculture of Wall St.

As for Vineyard Vines, they have a large number of products but just about all of it seems to have the same pastel look to it, and it just doesn't appeal to me very much. They are somewhat akin to Hermes ties, as if Hermes had adopted themes of an American summer vacation with baseball, hotdogs, and deep sea fishing outings.

 

[Palmer_Woodrow]

With the exception of a button-down given to me by an ex-girlfriend, about the only things I own from VV are emblematic belts and ties from schools and colleges with significance to me, sold only by their respective bookstores or websites, that were given to me as presents. I have a belt from my current girlfriend's high school alma mater, two ties (one a bow tie) from my college, and a tie from my sister's high school. With the exception of these items, everything else I see from VV is inferior (in either style, cut, quality, price, or a combination of all four) to what is available elsewhere.

I'm going to agree highly with this. They do a large business in custom ties etc. for clubs, organizations, schools, colleges, universities and companies.

 

[TLS24]

Does anyone know of any place in the Chicago area that carries VV?

 

[Pink and Green]

Realistically, unless you want something made for you, let me highly recommend eBay or Marshalls. eBay had something near 1,500 (or more) VV mens items. Don't pay too much.

 

[TLS24]

Realistically, unless you want something made for you, let me highly recommend eBay or Marshalls. eBay had something near 1,500 (or more) VV mens items. Don't pay too much.

Yeah, I have already looked on eBay and got a belt that I really like, but have had no luck finding anything Vineyard Vines at my local TJ Maxx and Marshall's. Oh well, I will just have to stick to eBay.

 

[R0ME0]

I like Vinerad Vines' polos and may buy a couple in the near future. I don't mind wearing a small logo on polos. The only two that I refuse to wear are Lacoste and Polo. Both are overpriced, especially Lacoste, Designed in France and made in Peru??? & they cost nearly $80 USD

I like the little whale because it's not that common. I used to like VV neck ties but not anymore.

I wonder what you guys think of Southern Proper. www.southernproper.com They're basically the VV of the south.

I also like polos by www.southerntide.com but they don't make ties & www.castawayclothing.com

 

[G&T]

I'm late to the game on this one, but I'd vote 'just meh.'

Their polos are classic looking enough that they're just fine, but I do not like their ties at all. True emblematics are much nicer looking (and do a much better job of being irreverent in plain sight).

 

[Memphis88]

I like Vinerad Vines' polos and may buy a couple in the near future. I don't mind wearing a small logo on polos. The only two that I refuse to wear are Lacoste and Polo. Both are overpriced, especially Lacoste, Designed in France and made in Peru??? & they cost nearly $80 USD

I like the little whale because it's not that common. I used to like VV neck ties but not anymore.

I wonder what you guys think of Southern Proper. www.southernproper.com They're basically the VV of the south.

I also like polos by www.southerntide.com but they don't make ties & www.castawayclothing.com

Maybe it's just because we have a VV store here, but the whale is nearly as common here as the other logos.

 

[32rollandrock]

Yeah, I have already looked on eBay and got a belt that I really like, but have had no luck finding anything Vineyard Vines at my local TJ Maxx and Marshall's. Oh well, I will just have to stick to eBay.

Tons of VV stuff at Filene's (the one across from the Nordstrom Rack) in Chicago less than a month ago.

 

[TLS24]

Tons of VV stuff at Filene's (the one across from the Nordstrom Rack) in Chicago less than a month ago.

Thanks, I will have a look next time I am downtown.

 

[Dragoon]

I generally don't like logos on shirts but had actually considered buying one of these because I have never seen the whale logo on somebody else's shirt. I admit I don't get out much.

 

[Taken Aback]

Add bad puns for the case against VV.