tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post6851279022234233288..comments2024-03-28T20:54:31.977-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew's New FormatsAlexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-24238349366350447402008-07-31T03:26:00.000-04:002008-07-31T03:26:00.000-04:00Got the bling Rolex! It seems a bit overpriced for...Got the bling Rolex! It seems a bit overpriced for what it is...but looks great with the Fall 2008 line! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62486152404641559272008-07-31T01:14:00.000-04:002008-07-31T01:14:00.000-04:00Regarding the 'vintage' watches. That reminds me o...Regarding the 'vintage' watches. That reminds me of the 1969 line at GAP. They went back to the old designs and reproduced them. So the Timex watches will be reproductions - not vintage. <BR/><BR/>I'm rolling my eyes over here. Sounds gimmicky. I wonder if Drexler was instrumental in designers (I.e. Philip Lim) creating limited pieces for the GAP. Most of their customers didn't seem to 'get' the gorgeous white shirts and I ended up getting my favorite one on clearance for $11.97. <BR/><BR/>JCrew/Drexler claims that designers are diluting their brands by having lines at Target, Kohl's, etc... but that has been done in a smaller way at GAP. And now JCrew (I.e. Baird McNutt). Interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-47098511276051259712008-07-30T22:23:00.000-04:002008-07-30T22:23:00.000-04:00I was also wondering how VINTAGE watches can be sp...I was also wondering how VINTAGE watches can be specially made for j.crew...considering that I thought it takes a few decades for something to become vintage. Is Jcrew buying a batch, putting'em into storage, and planning on selling them, appropriately aged, a few decades later?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-59919623548285833082008-07-30T16:30:00.000-04:002008-07-30T16:30:00.000-04:00I actually looked at the transition to higher pric...I actually looked at the transition to higher priced items as a couture versus ready-to-wear thing. If they have the higher priced more interesting items they will appeal to the editorial staffs at Vogue et al. Then much like other designers they will make most of their money with ready-to-wear. That is their bread and butter. Face it, even though Collection is expensive for most of us, it is still only at the entry designer levels. Closer to Tory Burch than Valentino. I used to leave in Manhattan and met a lot of better dressed people who used it for basics.jenn_brakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986769737288148653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-55497117063465204252008-07-30T15:53:00.000-04:002008-07-30T15:53:00.000-04:00I hear the point on wanting to focus on small thin...I hear the point on wanting to focus on small things. But I hope the designer clientele that they're courting is as tolerant of their "attention to detail" as the rest of us with the website fiasco. I wonder if this isn't a ploy to make JCrew goods more scarce and even more difficult to order in the future. Really, why do that when there are loads of fans/aficionadas out there already? ITA w/ FFM, Blumre and Haus_Frau on pricing, quality, and "finds". I mean, if we could only get our orders, we'd be happy and JCrew would be happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-44331624415433320972008-07-30T13:43:00.000-04:002008-07-30T13:43:00.000-04:00I think the one thing that J.Crew will have to add...I think the one thing that J.Crew will have to address if they continue to move in the higher price point/niche market is if someone wants to pay designer prices, why buy J.Crew? Also, there are lots of great small labels and designers where you can find unique clothing items. There's no need to rely on a national retailer. <BR/><BR/>I'm assuming through offering limited edition clothing and items, J.Crew is upping the quirky factor. Of course, what hipster worth their salt is going to admit to finding something at J.Crew?haus_frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06653522899545380338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-3769702699972528512008-07-30T13:15:00.000-04:002008-07-30T13:15:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.KatherineDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049891027999642218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-80670304066253275502008-07-30T13:12:00.000-04:002008-07-30T13:12:00.000-04:00melanie, I didn't really get that either - resista...melanie, I didn't really get that either - resistant to summer clothes? Probably because the "seasons" move so quickly in fashion, that the shorts were out in April here when it was too cold for them, and in July the fall stuff is out. Plus, there are tons of other places you can get basics at for a much better price. I just got two great looking tanks at Old Navy the other day for $15 (their promotion is something like, mix and match any 2 tanks for $15). That would've bought me like, half of a JC racerback tank - and if they're going to only last a season anyway (as most summer knits do), then why would I pay twice as much? I'd rather take the $$ I saved and put it toward a great JC skirt or jacket.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09604907146990950744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-91545802004574904742008-07-30T12:41:00.000-04:002008-07-30T12:41:00.000-04:00YES! They're making a mens store in Garden State P...YES! They're making a mens store in Garden State Plaza! Do you know what that means? More room for womens clothes!! =)KatherineDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049891027999642218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-36715033378268070042008-07-30T12:39:00.000-04:002008-07-30T12:39:00.000-04:00Re: "To be cool today you don't really have to spe...Re: "To be cool today you don't really have to spend a fortune." I wonder what they'll be charging for these "vintage" timex watches...since when can you make something that's vintage anyway? Doesn't vintage mean old? If you're truly cool, you'll wear your dad's old timex watch or you'll find one at a flea market. I'm sure it would be alot less expensive than J. Crew's pseudo-vintage ones! LOL! The sad thing is, I might end up buying one anyway if they look good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-37253690197857693132008-07-30T11:29:00.000-04:002008-07-30T11:29:00.000-04:00"To be cool today, you don't really have to spend ...<I>"To be cool today, you don't really have to spend a fortune," he said.</I><BR/><BR/>I hope he didn't mean "... and that's why we've created Madewell." :) I like J.Crew already, why do I have to switch?<BR/><BR/><I>However, due to concerns about the economy, some slowing of comp-store sales gains and resistance to summer shorts and T-shirts ...</I><BR/><BR/>I wonder what they mean by resistance to summer shorts and t-shirts? That people thought the charged prices were ridiculous? That people didn't want to buy them anymore? That statement kind of confused me.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571745872237642063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-35344315067211904192008-07-30T09:40:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:40:00.000-04:00kater - had to chime in again to agree with you. I...kater - had to chime in again to agree with you. Is someone really going to want to pay $160 for a pair of shoes 'from like' a high school or college student? The girl that helped me last week was pretty good but some of them hide from customers. *lol* <BR/><BR/>I think they have been very slick in creating gradual change. They could have made a big to-do about the slide up the $cale and 're-opened' some of the stores. They didn't do that and it was probably very smart. I also wonder if Madewell has consumed Drexler's attention and J Crew has suffered as a result. <BR/><BR/>And lastly! I remember when a rep told me that BR was joining GAP, ON and Piper Lime online. I thought that was a joke and I anticipated a fiasco. The transition was impeccable and I love shopping through the 4 websites. Not to mention FREE SHIPPING all the time with the BR Luxe card.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-49022023344443640162008-07-30T09:16:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:16:00.000-04:00as usual, I agree with everyone...:) I really don...as usual, I agree with everyone...:) I really don't like this "get it before it's gone" approach (see previous rants..:), and am also leery of their plans for going after the designer customer. I'm not really sure that it will work (are you really going to buy j.crew instead of tory burch or stella mccartney if you can afford the latter?), but maybe it will given this economy.katerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577687033679613691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-66711860609968251122008-07-30T09:07:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:07:00.000-04:00I echo what FFM said: I understand why they would ...I echo what FFM said: I understand why they would want to go after the "designer customer" and thats all well and good... and they say that looking good doesnt have to cost a fortune, implying that Jcrew is inexpensive. Well their price points continue to go up and on some pieces I think the quality does match, on others I have been disappointed. Overall, I liked the lower price point. <BR/><BR/>I cant wait to take MMiller to the mens store. He will be so excited. I ventured past the new 79th & Madison store last week it is still completely gutted! So we will see when that actually opens. Though I probably wont be able to afford to shop there. :(Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868959427565253691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-41733856350882584682008-07-30T09:01:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:01:00.000-04:00ITA with FFM & ratsonparade. Ugh -- I will sou...ITA with FFM & ratsonparade. Ugh -- I will sound dramatic here, but it really upsets me to think that I will also feel priced out of the store. I have fallen out of love with Banana Republic. The quality has just gone down for me. So I've been transitioning to J Crew. It's been easy to do it by buying things on sale and seeing how they wear. I've been thrilled so far. I'm even psychologically adjusting to the prices points and the fact that you have to get these asap before they sell out. But I *do* see massive changes just in the past year and I don't like it. Wah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-82563639606528307732008-07-30T08:49:00.000-04:002008-07-30T08:49:00.000-04:00I agree with @FFM - it seems like they've been mov...I agree with @FFM - it seems like they've been moving in that direction for awhile now, and especially with the introduction of Madewell as the "affordable" brand - J.Crew looks to be going the way of J. Peterman (re: Seinfeld). They have great stories to go along with each completely ridiculous pair of glasses or highly priced watch. They're opening the ritzy Men's and Women's stores in NYC - clearly they want to go after a niche market. A niche which comprises very little of the current clientele. I suppose good for them for trying to tap into an new market, but boo to changing the J.Crew the rest of us know and love. I, too, fear I'll be priced out one or two years down the road...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-6454182843351562032008-07-30T07:40:00.000-04:002008-07-30T07:40:00.000-04:00I have mixed feelings...I want J.Crew to stay succ...I have mixed feelings...I want J.Crew to stay successful and "current" in the marketplace, but I fear that if they continue to try to go after the "designer customer", then they will make the brand unaffordable for me and other's that cannot afford the "higher end" prices...Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-67107522805657921942008-07-30T07:18:00.000-04:002008-07-30T07:18:00.000-04:00Sounds like a massive amount of expansion...let's ...Sounds like a massive amount of expansion...let's hope they are more successful with these plans than with the website update!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com