October Photos Along the New England Coast

Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

• Dubarry - Galway Ladies Country Boot

 

A Reader Question: Any insights into or implications of the loss of the L.L. Bean Norwegian sweater?

 A reader question:

Dear Editor,

Today, while visiting the newly designed L.L. Bean flagship in Freeport, I noticed I couldn’t find the Heritage Norwegian Sweaters (Birdseye, Navy) anywhere. So, I spoke to an employee there and later used L.L. Bean’s customer service online chat to confirm they are no longer selling them. I have no clue if this is temporary or more permanent, but I do find it upsetting. 

To me, that is a flagship product of theirs. I realize it’s also one of their pricier products, which would explain why they offer a $89-$99 version of a navy birdseye sweater in Ragg Wool. Though, who could say where that particular version is made.

My question is if you have any insights into the loss of the Norwegian sweater and if this is a larger issue with LLB continuing to attempt to appeal to a different customer base than in years and decades past.

Best,

Links:

• Men's Bean's Classic Ragg Wool Sweater, Crewneck, Bird's-Eye sweater
• Men's Organic Cotton Waffle Sweater, Rollneck Crew, Bird's-Eye 
• Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Rollneck Bird's-Eye 
• Women's The Original Double L® Sweater, Crewneck Bird's-Eye
• Men's Bean's Classic Ragg Wool Sweater, Rollneck, Birds'-Eye 

Ancient Madder Bow Ties and Tattersall Shirts

Bow Ties: Old J. Press

Tattersalls: Older Mercer and Sons 

(Similar Mercer:  James Bond Brushed Cotton Flannel Tattersall <https://mercerandsons.com/collections/larger-checks-plaids/products/james-bond-tattersall-brushed-cotton-flannel>)

 

Latin Phrases (repost)

Photos by Salt Water New England

It is hard not to be impressed with the Roman culture's skill of creating efficient phrases.

Mens Sana In Corpore Sano 

Fortuna Eruditis Favet 

This Morning...

Photos by Muffy Aldrich

 

My Birdseye Fever, 2011

Photo by Muffy Aldrich

 

Up and Down the New England Coast in the Middle of September

 

Reader Question: How do you drink your scotch? (repost)

Reader Question for the Community:

As we segue into Autumn, a question for the community: Single malt scotches, are smoke and peat essential?  Over rated?  Best regards.

• Glenfiddich Distillery Tour Trailer <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBql1BQpJ9c> 

A Few Preppy/Sloane Outfits this Week

Photos by/of Muffy Aldrich

Recent outfits swung back and forth between warm weather and cool weather outfit recently, and some new items as well as some old favorites.

Shown:

• Murron Yoke Fair Isle Women's Sweater - Volcano / Midnight

All Made in the USA

• Mercer 3MM Nile Blue Bengal Stripes

• Leather Man Ltd. Surcingle D-Ring in Navy & Red

• Jack Donnelly Khakis (Hemmed with a 1 1⁄2 inch cuff)

• Quoddy Camp Mocs (Canoe Shoes)