Readers of The New Criterion Magazine might be startled to confront the opening page displaying a full-page color advertisement heralding J. Press. Mutual endearment was further enunciated on the magazine’s website announcing, “Book Party with Richard Press.”
Yours truly, was honored to receive a commendation from editor Roger Kimball and associate editor Isaac Sligh (pictured above) thanking yours truly for “an excellent presentation” furthermore describing themselves “as someone who appreciates these clothes.”
A word about The New Criterion Magazine. founded in 1982 by art critic Hilton Kramer together with pianist and music critic Samuel Lipman as a monthly review of the arts and intellectual life. The magazine self-described as an experiment in critical audacity—a publication devoted to engaging in Matthew Arnold’s famous phrase, with “the best that has been thought and said.”
After the function, armed with pen and servings of Jameson Irish Whiskey, I proceeded to sign the evening’s numerous purchases of my tomes, Threading the Needle, Book I & II. Love hearing the cash register ring.
Editor Kimball and audience participants barraged me with both questions and commentary reflecting my personal and J. Press history. The range included confronting Robert Frost clad in his J. Press herringbone tweed suit after his talk to my 1959 Dartmouth classmates. After introducing myself to him noting Grandpa Press’ name on his suit label, he asked, “Mr. Press are you here to question me about my poetry or my clothing.”
Asked to portray my time in 1969 with Frank Sinatra.
Queried about whom I consider a forerunner of modern Menswear Style, I proffered the unlikely duo the Duke of Windsor and JFK.
What quantifies the J. Press Philosophy? I recounted my eponymous Grandfather’s golden three rules:
You get the idea. Another J. Press gong show. Stay tuned for future soirées and revelry on the website.
RICHARD PRESS
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Unidentified gentleman next to is Executive Editor, James Panero, fittingly sporting his Dartmouth bow tie.
Richard I recognize you, but who are the three other gentlemen with you? I have a particular interest in Roger Kimball, surely a relative , even though distant.