Thursday, April 30, 2009

Madewell Email: The must-have for May

Madewell sent an email recently announcing their Harem Pants which are described as "slouchy, hip and totally wearable- they're the coolest shape of the season". The email also mentions that Madewell is now on Twitter (click here).

First, I have seen pages devoted to Harem pants in several fashion magazines, including Marie Claire, and all I can think is "...why?!?" I think Harem Pants are universally unflattering. There is nothing beautiful about them either- it just looks like an adult diaper + pants gone wrong.

Second, I appreciate that Madewell is reaching out to their clients via Facebook and now Twitter. But how about a fully functioning e-commerce site (and not just the collaboration with ShopBop)? It feels like we have been waiting forever to shop Madewell's site online. ;)

What are your thoughts on the Harem Pants? Are you a fan of the design and style? Which body styles do you think the Harem Pants could work for? ;)

Quick Poll: Do you like the Harem Pant style?
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20 comments:

  1. toastApril 30, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    harem pants on me and 99% of the population = tragedy

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  2. jackie from dcApril 30, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    ummmmm.... why are they calling these things "pants" when they are clearly shorts? or, if we were to be generous, short pants???

    i don't mind the harem pants-- or shorts, for that matter-- actually; i saw a woman wearing a pair of h. pants on saturday, and i thought she looked kind of cool. the thing is, in retrospect, they will look stoopid, no doubt about it. so i'd say they are a pass for me, no matter what the length.

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  3. GenevieveApril 30, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    It's funny that so many retailers are pushing the Harem pants, I saw a whole thing with Anthropologie a while back too. I think they are pretty awful on most people (but if you can rock them, more power to ya!) They just look like pants that I would find in the Aladdin movie, and they should stay there (for me) :).

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  4. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 1:37 AM

    I wear mine when I'm flying thru the air on my magic carpet!

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  5. rialcecirahcApril 30, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    I agree with the others - not a great idea and flattering on a small minority. And yes - Madewell needs to get their online store up and running already!

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  6. marie antoinetteApril 30, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Here's a cool topic: What did you buy with your red card? Did you get more use out of this one or the one in December?

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  7. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Awful, not sure why the fashion gods are trying to get this one to work again.

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  8. roxyturtleApril 30, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    To me this is an example of stores trying to make something into a trend. A piece that looks unflattering on 99% of the population is not a trend!

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  9. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Just like "fetch," companies need to stop trying to make these happen.

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  10. MC HammetteApril 30, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    They do look comfy....a welcome break from the skinny-leg jean that Madewell has been offering. I bet they'll come in handy the next time I go to an all-you-can-eat buffet.

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  11. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    So butt heinous!!! Will give heinous butt. And grandpa crotch. SHUDDER.

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  12. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    a few weeks ago i twittered them about an e-commerce site and they replied back "coming soon!!" which i've heard from them in the past. i hope so, we'll see. i made a phone order last friday that should be coming today - no sales tax since there isn't a store here and i could use the 20% coupon over the phone. i like their clothes in general but i also love that not everyone has them. i don't see myself coming and going in them like i do with other brands. my hipster qualities are still in full force with these guys! ;)

    however, no harem pants for me.

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  13. BlueSpringBoardApril 30, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Harem pants bring back vivid memories of the early 1990s & MC Hammer.

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  14. Sharon ChenApril 30, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    they look like pirate pants!

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  15. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Love this one, especially the poll. We are pleased to be with the majority on the issue! They are just hideous.

    Grins & Giggles for your Friday Miss Aficionada,
    tp

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  16. tmApril 30, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    These 80s 90s trends are a slippery slope. Next thing you know, JCrew will come out with madras and critter Zubaz... and sell them for $98. bwahaha.

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  17. tmApril 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    re: zubaz: imagine this in the men's fall 2009 catalog. LOL.

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  18. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    OMG tastymoog, I remember those horrible zubaz pants. Thanks so much for the links, totally LOL hilarious.

    I can't believe there are "fans" of such hideous clothing.

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  19. koberlanderApril 30, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    Yes, I agree with you all. Madewell, please allow me the opportunity to impulse shop from my bed while eating an ice cream bar on a Saturday night.

    I guarentee that we will both be satisfied.

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  20. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    team this with a puffy shirt, and you're good to go. = )

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