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?

20 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. re: zubaz: imagine this in the men's fall 2009 catalog. LOL.

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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. team this with a puffy shirt, and you're good to go. = )

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