THE DIRECTORY
Please find below The Prep Club’s Directory, an as-comprehensive-as-possible, alphabetised guide to retailers and labels
Retailers
A collection of club sanctioned retailers across vintage and heritage sectors. UK and EU focussed, but usually with international shipping on E-comm stores.
19UJMILITARIA
London, UK; E-comm
True vintage, militaria, in-house reworked pieces, archival designer. A unique and highly curated selection, rentals also available. Showroom visits by appointment only.
2nd Academic
E-comm [Ships from UK]
From the founders of HIP store and All Blues Co., a store dedicated to Black Ivy, UK stockists of J. Press, among other top heritage labels.
Aftertaste
depop [ships from UK]
Impeccably curated and presented vintage on Depop, extending way beyond the standard buy-by-the-bale fair which the app has unfortunately become known for. Regular listings of varsity knitwear, vintage ringer tees.
All Blues Co.
Leeds, UK; E-comm
Close friends of the club, stockists of exclusive Japanese heritage brands and their own eponymous label, producing high-quality staples. One of the finest heritage and ivy league stores in the world.
Auteur
Manchester, UK; E-Comm
Militaria and workwear specialists, stocking Buzz Rickson and Pherrow’s among others. Great for more retro looks.
Blacksmith
E-comm [Ships from UK]
Focussing on high-quality basics and staples, a one-stop-shop for tees, sweats, casual pants, etc.
Blighty Militaria
London, UK; E-comm
Curated, high-quality vintage and militaria. Showroom visits by appointment only.
Broadway & Sons
Gothenburg, Sweden; E-comm
High quality, curated mil surp and vintage. Expensive in some cases but a strong collection.
Burrows & Hare
Oxford, UK; E-comm
Very wide selection of heritage brands, and an eponymous label. Also carrying a small collection of fragrances. Stockist of club favourites TBD Eyewear, B.D. Baggies.
Clutch Cafe
London, UK; E-comm
Iconic UK based Ivy store, focussed on Japanese import brands. Also producing Clutch magazine.
Hashtag Vintage
Etsy (Ships from OH, USA)
Lots of listings for vintage sack jackets from Brooks and J. Press as well as lesser known labels, vintage OCBDs, ties, the lot, and not unreasonably priced.
Heritage & Ivy
E-comm [Ships from UK]
Curated vintage focussing exclusively on Ivy style.
House of Huntington
E-comm* [Ships from UK]
Luxury outlet seller, most notably selling outlet Drake's and Private White V.C.
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John Simons
London, UK; E-comm
Credited with bringing the Ivy style to British shores, best now for their eponymous label for jackets and shirts and for footwear from Paraboot, D. Lepori, Rancourt, Sebago.
Live for Tweed
Birmingham, UK; E-comm
New and vintage tweed, usually English cut jackets.
Loft 68
Tring, UK; E-comm
Extensive collection of vintage clothing, typical stock for UK vintage stores
Mallin & Son
Osset, UK, E-comm
Principally a wax jacket restoration shop based in Yorkshire, also carry a small collection of restored jackets as stock available for purchase
Marrkt
York, UK; E-comm
Heritage menswear consignment seller, a diverse array of secondhand heritage pieces. Also possible to attend their warehouse on request.
Mr Archive
E-comm [Ships from Italy]
Curated and styled vintage in Italy, noted for their popular Instagram styling posts.
Placid Vintage
Etsy [Ships from FL, USA]
A collection of iconic, made in USA pieces including vintage Brooks Brothers and J. Press. Expensive, but worth it.
Rag Parade (Jojo's general store)
Sheffield, UK
Brick-and-mortar only, carrying a stunning collection of vintage and militaria, worth a trip.
Rokit
London, UK; E-comm
Extensive collection of vintage clothing, searchable by decade. More available online than in-store
Salvage & Sawdust
Brighton, UK; Etsy
Curated vintage collection focussed on heritage, ivy, and workwear styles.
The Andover Shop
Cambridge, USA; E-Comm
Iconic Ivy League outfitters based in an iconic Ivy League town. Carrying in house exclusives produced by some of the finest: Laurence Odie knitwear, Seaward & Stearn Shirts.
The Bureau
Belfast, NI; E-comm
Northern Irish (great for both UK and EU customs) retailer with a truly stacked label list. Focussing on modern favourites, Alden, Barbour, Drake’s, Engineered Garments to name but a few.
The Great Divide
E-comm [Ships from UK]
Stockists of a huge selection of heritage brands including Frizmworks and Pendleton. Also a selection of homewares.
The Merchant Fox
Wellington, UK; E-comm
Predominantly a boutique for the FOX label but also carrying John Smedley, amongst a small collection of British heritage labels.
True Grit
Etsy [Ships from UK]
Curated vintage including a good collection of heritage Americana, particularly within Ivy and prep styles.
Trunk Clothiers
London, UK; E-comm
Stocking a strong selection of heritage brands, particularly good for footwear with Alden and Sanders. Also carrying an in house label.
Universal Surplus
Paris, France; E-comm
Curated and beautifully photographed surplus, more costly than other surplus stores but often with a better selection of fashion focussed pieces. Brick-and-mortar currently pop-up only.
Victory
Alsager, UK; E-comm
Vintage tailoring/ formal dress. Suited to outfitting oneself for formal occasions, tends towards Saville Row and other British makers, therefore cuts are also British.
Worne
London, UK; E-comm
Highly curated and beautifully styled vintage with lookbooks that’d make most big labels blush, showroom available by appointment.
Labels
A collection of the club’s favourite clothing labels, new and vintage and thoughts on what they do best
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blazers, boat shoes, boots, casual pants, chinos, cords, derbies, down jackets, down vests, eyewear, hoodies, jackets, jeans, knitwear, loafers, OCBDs, outerwear, overcoats, polo shirts, raincoats, rugby shirts, shirts, suits, sunglasses, sweats, caps
Alden
Renowned boot makers, though perhaps best these days for their loafers and derbies. Usually shell cordovan, very much grail pieces but can be found on EBay on occasion.
boots, loafers, derbies
All Blues
Producing a small line of reproduction pieces, particularly iconic outdoor wear: the deep pile fleece jacket, Karakoram Parka, Mountain Parka
outerwear, jackets, down jackets
Aquascutum
British outerwear legends, best for their vintage overcoats which are as excellent as they are plentiful. Whilst they still persist in some capacity today, vintage is almost certainly the way to go.
outerwear, overcoats, raincoats
Arrow
A staple shirtmaker of the twentieth century, and the first to patent the Sanforizing process. Caution is advised, look only for vintage examples, made in USA of 100% cotton.
shirts, OCBDs
Baracuta
Manufacturers of the classic G9 Harrington jacket, a staple in many heritage wardrobes. Also producing overcoats, made in the UK.
jackets, outerwear
Barbarian
High quality rugby shirts, sizes lean on the larger side, made in Canada from very heavy cotton. Often available for good prices on the secondhand market, in unusual colour ways since they are often team jerseys
rugby shirts
Barbour
Iconic British outerwear makers, a Bedale or Beaufort is a welcome addition to most collegiate wardrobes, the Transport and SPey offering more contemporary cropped looks. A wax jacket only gets better and cooler with age, as such we encourage looking secondhand.
outerwear
B.D. Baggies
Shirt makers, well-known for their oxford cloth button downs, prized for their softness and casual feel as a result. Made in the USA.
shirts, OCBDs
Brooks Brothers
Ivy inceptors and original producers of the OCBD. Unfortunately having suffered a fall from grace in recent years. Vintage pieces remain some of the finest ivy pieces going, they were the originals after all.
shirts, OCBDs, jackets, blazers, suits
Cabela's
Longstanding hunting outfitters, particularly good for real-tree camouflage across all garments which can give a streetwear twist to a lot of collegiate looks.
hoodies, casual pants, jeans, outerwear
College Hall
Now defunct, tailored collegiate clothing for department stores through the 1960s, produced relaxed ivy tailoring as well as shetland knitwear.
jackets, blazers, knitwear
Danner
American leather hiking boots which carry as much mountaineering pedigree as they do streetwear appeal.
boots
D.C. White
Japanese Ivy reproduction specialists. Excellent for Madras shirting and soft shouldered tailoring.
blazers, jackets, shirts, OCBDs, outerwear
Diemme
Italian outdoor bootmakers, producing modern and heritage silhouettes.
boots
Ebbets Field Flannels
High quality baseball attire, focus is on beautiful 100% wool, Made in USA caps, but also beautiful jerseys.
caps, jackets
Eddie Bauer
Down jacket pioneers, makers of the iconic Karakoram. Having somewhat lost the plot at points, but still a grail outerwear label for many.
outerwear, down jackets, down vests
Edwin
Classic Japanese denim label, modern production is a little oversaturated, it’s best to stick to secondhand, Made in Japan examples.
jeans, casual pants
Engineered Garments
New York based since 1999, known for excellent collaborations and technical reinterpretations of classic garments, yet, for the Ivy dresser the standout is their Workaday button down, an excellent classic OCBD.
shirts, OCBDs, jackets
Evisu
One of the Osaka 5, and perhaps the most fashion forward. Known for their striking seagull and Daicock prints. Early examples, especially those labels “Evis” from the early 90s far transcend their contemporary designer status, authentic recreations of classic denim cuts, with the added affectation of the pocket painting.
jeans
Fitzgerald’s Clothiers
Notably distinct from Fitzgerald (no possessive), regrettably defunct shirtmaker specialising in ivy silhouettes, phenomenal collar roll, back buttons, locker loops.
shirts, OCBDs
Fracap
Italian boot makers, great for the classic alpine hiking boot look and offering personalised made-to-order versions of their designs.
boots
Frizmworks
Most notable for producing outdoor wear reproductions, particularly the Karakoram parka, also a nice line of heavyweight sweats. Made in Korea
outerwear, down jackets, sweats, hoodies
GANT
Stalwart shirtmakers, pioneers of the locker loop. 60s GANT shirts are for many the ideal OCBD. For modern era, secondhand will be the best deals but keep a watchful eye out for poly-blends and slim fit, ask for measurements as they’re not always labeled. There is a lot of product floating around though, which makes it affordable and easy to track down.
shirts, OCBDs, jackets, blazers
Gloverall
Best known as producers of the duffle coat, and still probably the best place to get one
outerwear, overcoats
Guepard Japan
Unbeatable quality for eyewear, though designs tend to suit those with smaller heads.
eyewear, sunglasses
Harley's of Scotland
Makers of knitwear for Drake's and J.Press’ “trim fit”, providing "shaggy dog" style brushed wool crew necks and cardigans.
knitwear
Jacques Soliviere
Unique and contemporary footwear designs, informed by classic looks such that they manage to look fairly timeless. A great way to modernise an otherwise old-school look.
boots, derbies, loafers
Jamiesons of Shetland
Iconic manufacturer of brushed Shetland and Fair Isle sweaters
knitwear
J.M. Weston
French Ivy footwear icons, most notably the 180 loafer, but also a stunning golf derby. Grail prices, but met with justifying quality
loafers, derbies
J. Press
A truly iconic Ivy label, at least partly responsible for defining what the Ivy style was. Both new and secondhand are really only widely available in the USA.
shirts, OCBDs, jackets, blazers, suits
Kamakura
Japanese shirt makers producing some of the most authentic reproductions of classic Ivy silhouettes. Probably the best OCBD on the market currently.
shirts, OCBDs, jackets, blazers
Keaton Chase
Japanese shirtmakers making modern day recreations of Ivy classics. Great for popovers and a perfectly curated selection of tartans. Sizing up is a necessity.
shirts, OCBDs
Lacoste
Despite having gone through many less-than-favourable eras, still the quintessential polo shirt, as long as you can find a vintage or classic fit.
polo shirts
Lands End
Only worth looking for vintage, but possible to come by some gems with some digging, often at very affordable prices.
shirts, outerwear, casual pants
Lee
Classic jeans manufacturer, look for vintage made in USA, often more affordable for classic straight fit jeans than Levi's from the same era.
jeans
Levi's
The 501 remains the quintessential Ivy jean, the 550 providing a little more room for those who need it. Get them vintage, made in USA, UK, France, wear the hell out of them, cut them into shorts, etc., you know the drill.
Jeans
L.L. Bean
New England outdoor-wear legends. Definitely focus on vintage, particularly flannel shirts, their iconic Maine hunting boots/ rubber mocs, chinos, barn jackets.
shirts, boots, outerwear, chinos, cords, casual pants
Loopwheeler
Damned hard to come by in the West, but this Japanese house probably makes the best sweats in the world.
sweats, hoodies
Lotusse
Dutch shoemakers, unfortunately no longer quite what they once were. Vintage examples are often Goodyear welted. Also produce leather jackets.
loafers, derbies, jackets
Marman of San Fransisco
Now defunct, produced traditional sack jackets in Harris Tweed, including patch pockets and hook vents.
jackets
O’Connells
Made in USA sport coats, suits, shirts etc. all with a strong reference in Ivy style. Family owned and offering custom tailoring services.
blazers, jackets, suits, shirts, knitwear, casual trousers
Orvis
Hunting and fishing outfitters, having produced a wide selection of rugged shirting and outerwear. Very affordable secondhand though tending to be made overseas.
shirts, outerwear
Otterwell
Hard to find information on this label, it seems they are now defunct, but notable for producing popover shirts, an Ivy staple that seems to be regularly overlooked by large houses. Will need to be found secondhand.
Paraboot
Pedigreed French boot makers who have seen a considerable jump in popularity in recent years. Still of very high quality regardless.
boots, loafers, derbies
Pendleton
Producers of wool flannel, usually for rugged shirts. Also good for casual trousers. Plentiful on online secondhand sites, an easy way to ensure you are buying 100% wool flannel.
shirts, casual pants
Pherrows
Japanese casual outfitters, very high quality sweats and casual trousers. Great for building up long-lasting staples.
sweats, hoodies, casual pants
Polo
Pretty synonymous with the "preppy" look, a vast and ever-changing pedigree which can be tricky to navigate. Often very affordable on the used market, depending on location. Vintage will always offer better quality, though it's worth noting that they moved production overseas earlier than other labels. It's worth learning the garment labels to help determine quality.
shirts, OCBDs, chinos, cords, casual pants, jackets, blazers, knitwear, rugby shirts
Rocky Mountain Featherbed
Americana in the mountains, producing some of the highest quality down jackets on the market, as good today as they’ve always been.
down jackets, down vests
Ronning
Simple, premium basics. Some pieces are annoyingly branded, but definitely some worth checking out.
casual pants, boots
Schott
Most notably military outerwear producers, particularly the A2, the iconic leather jacket.
jackets
Sebago
Best known for the Dockside boat shoe, and also not bad in the category of Blake stitched loafers. Their more interesting designs often go on sale.
boat shoes, loafers, boots
Shetland Woolen Co.
The in-house label for Laurence Odie. Ideal for the J. Press "shaggy dog" look (they produce J.Press’ “Classic Fit”), great for those in the UK or Europe where J. Press is somewhat inaccessible.
knitwear
Sierra Designs
Inventors of the 60/40 mountain parka, perhaps staple outerwear in the collegiate wardrobe. In recent years they have kept to their vision as a performance brand, and thus have moved away from their iconic designs but searching vintage returns excellent results.
outerwear, down jackets, down vests
Solovair
The quality interested's Doc Marten, produced in the UK at the original Docs factory. A reasonably affordable label for urban boots and chunky loafers.
boots, loafers
Sunray Sportswear
Made in Japan sweatshirts and tees, traditional loopwheel techniques. One of many excellent loopwheel manufactures out of Japan but more widely stocked in the West than others.
t-shirts, sweats, hoodies
TBD Eyewear
Good quality, well designed eyewear, simple and tasteful enough to go with any outfit.
eyewear, sunglasses
The North Face
Now ubiquitous, and not without unsavoury connotations depending where you are from; however, vintage, or modern Japanese market examples are excellent. Look for brown labels for both.
outerwear, down jackets, down vests
Todd Snyder x Champion
100% cotton, reto styled sportswear, available at half the price of similar sweats manufacturers, and for absolute steals secondhand.
hoodies, sweats
Wall’s
Longstandng workwear label with a focus on outdoor workwear, vintage pieces are affordable and can make good alternatives to Carhartt and Eddie Bauer.
down jackets, jackets, down vests
Woolrich
Well-known outdoor-wear label, vintage is best here. Look for down jackets and fleeces.
down jackets, down vests
I will endeavour to update this directory regularly. If you become aware of any reason why this list might be incorrect or out of date, please get in touch in The Common Room, or through direct message.
Last updated: 04 June 25