5. Take Ivy by Powerhouse Books
&quot;Preppy style has never looked cooler and more iconic than through the pages of this Japanese published book, featuring an obsessive look at the culture of Ivy League Anglo style from it&#39;s roots in the 1950s and 1960s. The amazing thing is how contemporary it looks&#8212;the book depicts students on campus wearing skinny plaid shorts, slim oord cloth shirts and ubiquitous penny loafers. We at GQ have found endless inspiration in these pages, and designers have too.&quot;