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RUGBY STYLE:
Ironic Sweaters, Good Cheer
Style
The eggnog, the mistletoe, the eyebrow-raising sweaters: Yes, we love the holiday season. There are few things in this world with more guaranteed laughs than the perfectly ironic holiday sweater, so this year we give you our take on the classic for girls and guys. And that said, we wish you all a fabulous end to 2008. We’ll be back in the new year with fresh style tips for 2009 from our editors and store associates, our favorite Rugby Finds and more of our Who Wears It Best series. You can’t wait that long? Check out our “Favorite Posts” tab for some of our most-beloved posts from '08. Until January . . .
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WHO WEARS IT BEST:
Georgetown vs. San Francisco
Style
Last round, the Georgetown men took on NYC in our “Who Wears It Best” challenge and rocked our cricket sweater with such awesome personality that they actually overthrew our University Place flagship store as reigning style champions. This time, we decided to bring a little East Cost/West Coast flavor to the rivalry and match victorious Georgetown against the ladies from our San Francisco store. Check out how six Rugby girls from these very different cities rock our Ginny silk blouse and let us know which store you think does it best in the comments.
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RUGBY STYLE:
Toggle The Mind
Style
We always knew we loved the toggle coat for its super cozy feel and classic look, but we recently learned a couple things we didn’t know about its history. And since we think the holidays are no time to stop expanding your mind, we figured we'd share them with you. (You can thank us later.) The toggle coat, also known as the duffel coat, is perfect for layering up, throwing on and getting out (of class, of town, of bedroom windows) in a hurry. Originally created in England around the turn of the 20th century for Royal Navy sailors to wear over bulky uniforms, they gained popularity after World War II when leftovers were sold at military surplus stores. Click through for a (semi) in-depth analysis of what makes one of our favorite outerwear piece worth bringing back this cold-weather season.
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GET A LIFE:
LIFE Magazine Online Photo Archive
Culture
Long before LiLo ruled the headlines and trash rags ruled the newsstand, there was Life magazine. Though the iconic weekly periodical ended its run in 1972, after existing for 36 years as the country’s premier photojournalism mag, there’s good news for those among you who like to study the classics . . .
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RUGBY DESKTOP WALLPAPERS:
Ask and You Shall Receive
Miscellany
A couple weeks ago, “Tripp” left a comment on this blog letting us know how much he misses the wallpapers we had on the site back in the fall. Click here to download our holiday selection of desktop wallpapers (and here for wide screens).
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LADIES CHOICE:
Party Dressing for the Girls
Style
For the girls, getting dressed up during the holidays is nothing short of an art form: How exactly do you show a little sass without baring it all? It’s all about balance.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2.0:
UNSILENT NIGHT
Culture
Nutcracker, take a walk—this year, we're all about Unsilent Night. Phil Klein’s self-proclaimed “sound sculpture” is where experimental performance art meets traditional Christmas caroling . . .
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RUGBY FINDS:
Le Clochard Linens
Social Action
At Rugby, winter means breaking out our favorite cold-weather styles and layering up. But for the homeless, it’s an especially brutal time of year. We give serious ups to Dutch designers Peggy van Neer and Erik van Loo, who created this cotton duvet cover with the homeless in mind . . .
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