Brooks Brothers Launches Classy Line of College Duds

Posted by Janelle Nanos on 6/30/2011 at 7:45AM | 6 Comments

Is patronizing the college bookstore just so unbelievably gauche that it kind of makes you want to die? What is with all those oversized sweatshirts and athletic shorts with things written on the behind, and the (gag), bobblehead dolls?

Now a lucky few can show their college pride with class as Brooks Brothers announced that they will begin carrying a line of  sweaters, ties, polo and dress shirts for 15 elite colleges, including Harvard and Boston College. BB’s thinking was that college sports fans earn more than NFL fans (not to mention the fact that college gear is a $4.3 billion a year industry). “We have a pretty well-educated customer and there’s a built-in opportunity with alumni who are already our customer base,” Karl Haller, vice president of strategy and business development for Brooks Brothers told Bloomberg News.

Right now, the college duds are for men only, though a women’s line is in the works. So that means us ladies will have to stick with the oh-so-classy options from Victoria’s Secret Pink to choose from in the meantime. Because nothing says “I’m top of my class” like having your alma mater splashed across your butt.

 

Everyone’s Crazy About Sex

Posted by Amy Derjue on 5/29/2008 at 2:18PM | No Comments

1212083686Like a lot of people we can’t wait to see the Sex and the City movie. It’s all the heavy drinking, frustration with men, and female bonding we crave, except in a different city and dressed in much nicer clothes. (Speaking of the wardrobe, we’re counting down our favorite Carrie Bradshaw ensembles on Bostonista.)

So we’re pretty excited for the movie. Note that we said excited. Not insane. Some Sex fans have crossed into stark raving lunacy in advance of the movie’s release tomorrow.

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Tearing it up at New York Fashion Week

Posted by Paul Flannery on 2/5/2008 at 1:39PM | No Comments

Our lovable band of Bostonistas have been making the rounds at Fashion Week, and bumping into Nigel Barker at every turn. They are all about berets, of course, but last night they made sure to make the scene: cougar style.

See where else Alyssa, Rachel, and the world’s most fashionable mom end up. Word is, a Marc by Marc update will be coming. So stay tuned.

Dispatches from Bostonista and Chowder

Posted by Amy Derjue on 1/25/2008 at 2:22PM | No Comments

1200607814While we here at Boston Daily have been keeping you in the know about what’s happening on Beacon Hill and the latest in Mitt Romney misspeaking, our friends at Bostonista and Chowder have been following some other big stories. We update you on Alpha Omega, Toscanini’s, and mercury levels in sushi after the jump.

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From Bostonista: Johnny Cupcakes Ripped at Billabong

Posted by Paul Flannery on 1/11/2008 at 3:10PM | No Comments

1200081890Our charming style guru Bostonista is stirring the pot again, with a report on a very ticked Johnny Earle, owner and founder of the Johnny Cupcakes boutique on Newbury St., who says Billabong ripped off his t-shirt design from 2005.

Says Johnny:

“I thought for some weird reason Billabong had bought a heap of my shirts and were selling it, until I closely looked and saw their logo attached on my design.”

Asked if he would take action, Earle said, “You bet I will!”

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From Bostonista: Who’s Messing With Marlo?

Posted by Paul Flannery on 12/21/2007 at 9:42AM | No Comments

1198247903Having kicked major tail on the Alpha Omega beat, our spirited friends at Bostonista are now hot on the trail of another mystery: Who’s messing with PR guru Marlo Fogelman?

The case involves excitable environmentalists, chocolate buddhas, and a little thing we like to call the internet.

Buddha Backlash: Local Green Troupe Chastises PR Diva [Bostonista]

The Alpha Omega Memo

Posted by Paul Flannery on 12/20/2007 at 11:52AM | No Comments

Bostonista has obtained a copy of a memo from Alpha Omega detailing the family’s mysterious disappearance, which we reported on yesterday.

It reads:

“Raman has asked me to communicate to you that last week he had taken ill and has traveled to India to seek medical attention and convalesce. We anticipate a quick recovery where upon he will return to operate the day-to-day functions of Alpha Omega Jewelers. He is in daily contact with the corporate office and the managers. During this brief period, please operate in your normal fashion.”

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Breaking News: Alpha Omega Family Flees U.S.

Posted by Paul Flannery on 12/19/2007 at 1:52PM | No Comments

Bostonista has the scoop:

Over the past few weeks, rumors of financial strife and internal chaos have swirled around Boston-based, nationally renowned jewelers Alpha Omega. Now we hear that owner Raman Handa has quickly and secretly fled the country, taking with him his entire family — including son Amit and daughter Nidhi, both visible faces for the company — and leaving behind 4 stores, what must be millions of dollars worth of inventory, confused employees, and even the family dog. [Alpha Omega Family Flees]

From Bostonista: Holiday Shopping Quandary Solved

Posted by Paul Flannery on 12/12/2007 at 2:02PM | No Comments

1197475165From our friends at Bostonista:

Facing the holidays with the perfect dress, hostess gift, and bag of goodies just became effortless. Portobello Road, a new store in Chestnut Hill opened by best friends Kristina Lyons and Marina Kalb, is a modern day multi-cultural bazaar filled with jewelry, home accessories, furniture, and clothing from around the world. It’s a serendipitous mix of style and substance. They like to call it “a store with a soul.” [Bostonista]

And Now For Some Lingerie

Posted by Paul Flannery on 12/11/2007 at 3:17PM | No Comments

1197403664From our dear friends at Bostonista, everything you wanted to know about bras (but were way too afraid to ask). Seriously, you would never ask these questions. Go there now. [Bostonista]