Caleb Bissinger and Mita Malek are on The Next Big Idea. This week, they talk about the origins of preppy style in America. They'll also discuss the rise and near fall of J. Crew with Maggie Bullock.
How did Oxford shirts, cashmere sweaters, and chinos become staples of American fashion? How did a style born on Ivy League campuses make its way into the mainstream? What does the way we dress say about who we are?