Thursday, February 9, 2012

The Ivy Obsession With Skull & Bones - by Richard



Every season,Ralph Lauren, J Press, J Crew, etc., feature the trademark skull and bones motif in their respective collections. Yes, the emblem was made famous by the not so secretive society, the Skull and Bones of Yale. And yes, even your truly owns ties, socks, and boxers with the motif. I would even consider a gray flannel blazer with the motif (there is an idea for you Ralph or Brooks).

3 comments:

Laguna Beach Fogey said...

I'm drawn to this symbol, but for reasons best left unwritten here.

In the modern world, we're all privateers now.

old said...

Richard - My experience is only a few Yalies are obsessed with this symbol. People associated with the other Ivies could care less.

Gold Coast Snob said...

Brooks would never do this...this only effects Yale.......outside of New Haven there is no concern with this symbol except in Rugby (which is designed for the 20 YO crowd).