Threading the Needle with Richard Press

No Helmets Or Padding

No Helmets Or Padding

Football great Joe Theismann comparing his football time to Rugby, “The players don’t wear helmets or padding; they just beat the living daylights out of each other and then go...

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No Helmets Or Padding

Football great Joe Theismann comparing his football time to Rugby, “The players don’t wear helmets or padding; they just beat the living daylights out of each other and then go...

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Brioni, Sinatra & J. Press

Brioni, Sinatra & J. Press

G. Bruce Boyer, pal and acknowledged menswear authority, recently queried me about J. Press and Brioni. He disclosed a recent conversation with Joe Barrato wondering if I knew him. Mr....

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Brioni, Sinatra & J. Press

G. Bruce Boyer, pal and acknowledged menswear authority, recently queried me about J. Press and Brioni. He disclosed a recent conversation with Joe Barrato wondering if I knew him. Mr....

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Taking the Measure of Kim Novak

Taking the Measure of Kim Novak

J. Press customer Frank Sinatra famously warbled, “Regrets I’ve had a few.” One of my regrets to this day is that I wasn’t around to fondle a tape measure around...

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Taking the Measure of Kim Novak

J. Press customer Frank Sinatra famously warbled, “Regrets I’ve had a few.” One of my regrets to this day is that I wasn’t around to fondle a tape measure around...

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We Are College Guys

We Are College Guys

In 1958 Larry Elliot, fellow Chi Phi at Dartmouth and trombonist leader of the Dartmouth Indian Chiefs Dixieland Band, wrote the music and co-authored the book and lyrics with yours...

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We Are College Guys

In 1958 Larry Elliot, fellow Chi Phi at Dartmouth and trombonist leader of the Dartmouth Indian Chiefs Dixieland Band, wrote the music and co-authored the book and lyrics with yours...

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Press Family Celebrity Archives

Press Family Celebrity Archives

From the family archives—Give ‘em Elle: J. Press & Elle Macpherson at The Golden Globes, January 17, 2012. Hollywood’s status as an epicenter of impeccable sartorial taste is long gone,...

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Press Family Celebrity Archives

From the family archives—Give ‘em Elle: J. Press & Elle Macpherson at The Golden Globes, January 17, 2012. Hollywood’s status as an epicenter of impeccable sartorial taste is long gone,...

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Tailor On The Roof

Tailor On The Roof

For 103 years 262 York Street was Headquarters for J. Press until the 2013 Blizzard Nemo literally brought down the roof. Built in 1860 in faux French Second Empire style,...

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Tailor On The Roof

For 103 years 262 York Street was Headquarters for J. Press until the 2013 Blizzard Nemo literally brought down the roof. Built in 1860 in faux French Second Empire style,...

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