Great piece on J. Press

The manager of the J. Press store in Cambridge discusses the company's history and how they've survived in the midst of rapidly changing styles.

George H.W. Bush famously stated in 1980 that he wasn't a Brooks Brothers Republican, but a J. Press devotee as evidenced by the tag inside his jacket.

For over a century the company has focused on a 3-button sack suit. Essentially, the shape in less contoured that many contemporary styles. They also advocate a cuff on plain front pants, almost unheard of in today's men's magazines, style blogs and forums. It's the definition of preppy by our standards today. What it really is, is classic American clothing clothing that has remained virtually unchanged, which can be refreshing.

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