Rowing Blazers' Latest Collaboration May Have Just Changed My Mind About Nantucket Red
Rowing Blazers' Latest Collaboration May Have Just Changed My Mind About Nantucket Red
Ah, Nantucket Red. Developed back in the 1960s by Philip C. Murray of Murray's Toggery Shop on Nantucket Island, it's become the official color of summertime prepsters everywhere. No, really—it was even included in The Official Preppy Handbook, the essential, tongue-in-cheek guide to '80s prep ascendency. Because of that lineage, you might have some feelings about the salmony shade of faded red. But whether they're positive (you've probably spent time on a sailboat) or negative (you've probably spent time with obnoxious frat bros), Rowing Blazers' new collab with Murray's is here to make you rethink them.
The New York-based brand just teamed up with the New England outfitter on a collection of seven pieces: two rugby shirts, two hats, a bag, a tee, and a pair of shorts. Of those seven, a whopping five make use of Nantucket Red. But instead of leaning right into the old-school feel, they liven it up. The bucket hat is the kind of thing you might find on a downtown cool kid. And those elastic-waistband shorts? Throw 'em on with a camp-collar shirt and you could easily find yourself in sleazy territory. In other words, you can make of them what you will. And if Reds just ain't your thing, well, the rugbies come in a less historically loaded navy and white. Take your pick.
Check out the entire collection, which is available now, right here.
Nantucket Red Cap
Rowing Blazers x Murray's Toggery
rowingblazers.com
$30.00
Notes 100% cotton Nantucket Red dad hat with embroidered map of Nantucket. Size & Fit Adjustable. One size fits most. About Murray's Toggery At the top of Main Street on Nantucket Island sits the iconic Murray’s Toggery Shop. In the 1960s, Philip C. Murray introduced the now-famous Nantucket Reds: a distinctive shade of red canvas trousers, intended to fade over time and recalling the traditional red canvas sails of boats off the coast of Brittany. Immortalized in The Official Preppy Handbook, Murray’s and the Nantucket Red color are now synonymous with the island. Rowing Blazers is very proud to work with Murray’s Toggery for the second time. It’s one of only a handful of third-party stores worldwide we allow to stock and sell our collection.
T-Shirt
Nantucket Red Shorts
Bucket Hat
Rowing Blazers x Murray's Toggery
rowingblazers.com
$60.00
Notes 100% cotton Nantucket Red bucket hat with Rowing Blazers Clubhouse label and Murray's Toggery Shop label. Props not included. Size & Fit One size fits most. About Murray's Toggery At the top of Main Street on Nantucket Island sits the iconic Murray’s Toggery Shop. In the 1960s, Philip C. Murray introduced the now-famous Nantucket Reds: a distinctive shade of red canvas trousers, intended to fade over time and recalling the traditional red canvas sails of boats off the coast of Brittany. Immortalized in The Official Preppy Handbook, Murray’s and the Nantucket Red color are now synonymous with the island. Rowing Blazers is very proud to work with Murray’s Toggery for the second time. It’s one of only a handful of third-party stores worldwide we allow to stock and sell our collection.
Banker Bag
Rowing Blazers x Murray's Toggery
rowingblazers.com
$135.00
Notes Hand crafted in Connecticut from 18 oz. canvas with a water-resistant finish. Details 17
Rugby Shirt in Navy
Rowing Blazers x Murray's Toggery
rowingblazers.com
$195.00
CHESTMeasure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest.
Rugby Shirt in White
Rowing Blazers x Murray's Toggery
rowingblazers.com
$195.00
CHESTMeasure under your arms around the fullest part of your chest.I used to be firmly opposed to the pinkish, preppy color. Now I'm not so sure.