"Thanks!" to an anonymous JCA who found a special message inside the Sperry Top-Sider® Authentic Original Broken-In Boat Shoes (Item 13508; $98.00).On the inside of the Vintage Navy shoes, one can find the words "Sample Not For Resale" in big white letters. Even the Dark Wood version has an "S" on the inside ...could it be for "Sample" too? ;)
Although this is minor ...and pretty funny, I find it a bit annoying when samples are used for stock photos on the website. Sometimes you order an item thinking it will look exactly like the image only to find something gone missing or wrong (refer to the "Floral Astrid Jacket: Not Exactly "As Shown"" post as an example). Oh J.Crew!
Did you notice that the shoes had the sample marking on the inside? Did you get these shoes? If so, notice any markings? ;)
That is funny! I guess they forgot to Photoshop that out :)
ReplyDeleteNew arrivals online. Extra 30 extended as well. Must not have sold as much as they wanted to...
ReplyDeleteYay for the EXTRA30 being extended but it's been quite a while since the last sale restock. C'mon J.Crew!
ReplyDeleteOT: Dear Santa, please come very early and bring me the new Brisbee in hyacinth. Thanks a bunch!
ReplyDeleteI think they should have chosen the second place shot for the catalog cover, love it!
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ReplyDeleteWish granted. Sale section has updated. It went from 400+ to 700!! Lots of popbacks!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, extra 30 extended and the sale section was updated. Got the Linen Holly jackets (in flex and bright rhubarb) for only $28 each!!!!!!
ReplyDeletejust a heads up, the website's been updated to feature the spring 2010 collection and the new Feb catalog! :)
ReplyDeletehaving worked at j.crew in the creative department, I can tell you most of the images you see shot in the catalog and online are usually samples. these images are shot way before the real things are made and the items are even delivered.
ReplyDeleteThat's funny about the boat shoes. I've also noticed a few pictures where the model's pants are split open in back (i.e. the dream crewneck cardigan, etc.). It's hard to believe no one thought about this issue when taking the rear-view shots. Or did they just think no one would notice?
ReplyDeleteIt's common practice in the apparel industry to use samples for website/catalog photos. There are a lot of different types of samples in the industry, including photo samples, which are used to test how a product will photograph, or even to be used in the photograph.
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ReplyDeleteJCA is on Racked! Good work :)
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