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Ivy Oxford & Gum Soles: Collegiate Prep & Court Athletics
Refining collegiate prep with crisp light-blue oxford cloth button-downs, tailored navy chinos, and caramel gum-sole court sneakers. Layered neatly with field watches and leather wristbands for timeless, versatile weekend sophistication.
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We curated this timeless collegiate lookbook to capture the evergreen charm of Oxford cotton shirting paired with retro gum-sole court trainers. We pair men's light blue oxford cloth button-downs, men's pink OCBD shirts, and men's crisp white button-downs with men's tailored medium navy chinos and men's off-white canvas sneakers. Clean, comfortable, and perpetually handsome, our combinations deliver flawless East Coast campus polish for sunny weekend strolls.
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- Men's White Leather Gum Sole Sneakers
- Men's Light Blue Oxford Button Down Shirt
- Men's White Pleated Linen Dress Pants
- Men's Woven Leather Belt Cognac Brown
- Men's Pink Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt
- Men's Brown Suede Tassel Loafers
- Men's Pale Lilac Oxford Dress Shirt
- Men's Dark Brown Suede Penny Loafers
- Men's Navy Unstructured Wool Blazer
- Men's Charcoal Pleated Wool Dress Pants
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