Professor Noah Feldman
Professor Noah Feldman

Professor Fashion: Professor Noah R. Feldman ’92

Professor Fashion!
By My Ngoc To

Were you aware that your students paid attention to your style?

No, not particularly.

What is your favorite article of clothing?

A tweed suit on a fall day. It really makes me feel like I’m in New England. I also have a lucky tie with red and blue patterns. I got it in 1988 from Filene’s Basement when I was in college, and I wore it every time I had an interview.

What is your personal reason for dressing well?

I do it to show respect for my students. When you dress up, it shows that you are taking them seriously and that you take your role seriously. I believe that it’s possible to be traditional without being dull. It’s sometimes hard to dress up with men’s clothing—like there’s a law that sets rigid standards. I like to be able to insert a bit of fun wherever I can, also because I know that law school can be a bit boring for a lot of students.

Where do you find your fun clothing?

My favorite store in the Square is The Andover Shop. I get a lot of my ties from J. Press. In fact, my first tie was from there. I got it when I was 14—it was this beautiful, sunny striped silk one. A lot of my ties are also hand-me downs from my dad, who was in Cambridge when Harvard Square was still filled with tie shops.

Do you ever look at yourself in reflective surfaces?

I hope not.

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