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The Trad

Also Known As: The New Englander, the professor. Dress code: Tweed blazers, button-down oxford-cloth shirts, rumpled khaki chinos. First known sighting: The original J. Press shop in New Haven, Connecticut, 1902. Recent sighting: Hipster coffee shop near you. Hall of Famers: Miles Davis, George Plimpton, John Updike. Signature accessory: Knit tie. Bragging rights: Wearing the same pair of khakis for fifteen years. Cause for stress: Hole in the crotch of said khakis. Pickup line: "I like your cardigan." Favorite book: The Stories of John Cheever. On his iPod: Talking Heads. In his driveway: 1983 Mercedes Benz S-Series. In his closet: Three-button wool herringbone blazer ($265) by J. Crew; cotton shirt ($30) by L.L. Bean; cotton tie ($95) by Gant; cotton trousers ($98) by Dockers; leather belt ($45) by J. Press; leather loafers ($495) by Prada; glasses ($405) by Tom Ford.