The Next Big Idea

PREPPY: The Surprising Origins of American Style

Apr 6, 2023
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Kingdom of Prep: The Inside Story of the Rise and Fall of J. Crew
02:12 • 4min
3
Take Ivy: An Anthropology of American University Culture
06:32 • 3min
4
The Importance of Functional Writing in Outfits
09:36 • 3min
5
The Paradox of Preppy
12:34 • 2min
6
The Origins of the Modern Shopping Experience
14:55 • 4min
7
The Next Big Idea Daily: A Masterclass in Better, Smarter Living
18:35 • 4min
8
The History of the Catalog Boom
22:47 • 5min
9
The Importance of Preppy Clothing
27:38 • 5min
10
Jay Crew's Transition to Retail
32:46 • 2min
11
The Importance of Consistency in Investment
34:31 • 5min
12
How Mickey Mouse Revisited J. Crew
39:42 • 5min
13
The Importance of J. Crew in the Obama Administration
45:08 • 4min
14
J. Crew's Super White Life
49:28 • 3min
15
The TikTok of the Rise and Fall of J. Crew
52:04 • 4min
16
Jay Crew: A Successful, Profitable Brand
56:19 • 4min