A Reader Question: Is Jaguar on the right track?

 A reader question:

Dear Muffy

I write from across the pond.  Many of us have been watching with interest the launch of the new Jaguar car in NYC this week.  Opinion here is divided on whether this an exciting new chapter for a venerable brand, or a disaster in the making.  What do your readers think?

kind regards 

Link: Car and Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a74036834/2028-jaguar-type-01-revealed/ 

A Reader Question: Preppiest Colleges? (repost)

A reader question:

Dear Muffy,

I came across this list of the 40 preppiest colleges in the U.S. and thought of your site <https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKvQsujt6SG/>.  Their top ten are:

1) Amherst College

2) Bowdoin College

3) Colby College

4) Colgate University

5) Dartmouth College

6) Duke University

7) Georgetown University

8) Middlebury College

9) Princeton University

10) Trinity College

How close do your readers think they got?

Thank you 

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