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Monday, November 11, 2013

J.Crew's December Catalog Sneak Peek on Pinterest

"Thanks!" to many of you, including HeatherInSearchOf (in this post) who let us know that there are several images from the upcoming December catalog on Pinterest. (Click here for J.Crew on Pinterest.)














 * How beautiful is this image?!?
 *These girls dress better than I do! {sigh}


Okay... I am now super excited about the upcoming new arrivals. This is another location catalog: Zermatt, Switzerland. I always love location catalogs and this setting is particularly breathtaking. 

As for the merchandise... there are so many gorgeous pieces! The Llama Sweater made me smile- can't wait to check that out in person.

I am also interested in the Schoolboy Blazer in Wool Flanel in Mint. I am curious what other colors they will include too. Now let's take a  moment to disect this outfit, shall we? Is she really wearing a pajama top and sweatpants? Even better? She is wearing J.Crew's "Collection Cashmere Sweatpant". I can't even begin to imagine how much those are going to cost.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming collection? Are there any pieces you are super excited about? Does your local store carry any of the new arrivals yet? If so, please share!
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47 comments:

  1. SusanNovember 11, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    I hope this is in my mailbox tomorrow!!!!!

    The star bracelet is so cool. There's a matching necklace, too. I saw them in store this weekend.

    The medallion sweatshirt looks comfy and cute.

    The new dot silk blouse was in store and is gorgeous.

    I'm just bummed that J. Crew bottoms have been a huge fail for me this fall. I've been rocking a lot of Kut from the Kloth jeans. They fit me PERFECT!!

    And my dark blue matchsticks from last fall ripped on Friday. Oooooh. I was so mad. Serenity now. Not even a year old, and those things were 100 bucks. What the what?!?!

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    1. RashawndaNovember 11, 2013 at 8:21 PM

      I feel you on those Matchsticks...mine fell apart too. I just presumed that it was the wear and tear (because I love them so!) but I am glad to hear the complaint from someone other than me.

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    2. LilyBartNovember 11, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      Oh no, this is disappointing. My teenaged daughter's matchstick ripped, but I assumed she was just hard on them. Mine are OK so far, but I wear them less. She refused to buy another pair - didn't trust them.

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  2. silver_liningNovember 11, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Alexis - thanks for posting these. I like the buffalo check peacoat, red Sperry boots, and that's about it. Nothing else is really speaking to me and that's okay 'cause I've got to get into Christmas shopping mode. Truth be told, I'm more interested to see what Factory releases. I wonder if they'll also roll out this week.

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    1. VavaNovember 11, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      those were my picks, too! :-)

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    2. silver_liningNovember 12, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      High five, Vava!

      I like the navy/red of the coat instead of black/red and may order it to try it on because my store doesn't get much in terms of outerwear....unless of course, the back view has a giant exposed zipper or some other craziness!

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  3. Shopping CelleNovember 11, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Is it just me or does that top cuff bracelet look like a white cat with green eyes complete with whiskers. Or do I need bifocals?

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    1. cateNovember 11, 2013 at 3:24 PM

      Took me a few tries but I see it now lol! I think that just means you are a creative person, no bifocals required!

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    2. Shopping CelleNovember 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      cate: Thanks for not judging and being sweet!

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  4. shopalotNovember 11, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Schoolboy wool flannel $198. Available in heather graphite, heather mineral, heather caramel, pack green, faded teak. A colorblock version ($298) and a black watch plaid ($236) also shown in catalog.

    Collection cashmere sweatpant ($298) available in heather grey, heather mineral, black, navy. "Sweatpants get the ultimate upgrade"

    The catalog has a few cute items but nothing that speaks so loudly to me that I have to have it now.

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  5. FriendlyFemmeNovember 11, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Some look promising, but we'll see when they get online/in store.

    I totally agree about the sweatpants. I appreciate loungewear, but I don't want to have to worry about being delicate with sweatpants that can't be machine washed and get dirty.

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  6. cateNovember 11, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    I think it looks promising too. We'll see! Pinterest says November 13th it's available, do we think that is online or in stores?

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  7. JSRNovember 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I cant wait to see the items online and at a B&M.

    I really love the Buffalo plaid coat. I've been wanting a coat like that for a long time. J.Crew sold one last winter, it was a 3rd party brand, which was super expensive. I hope this plaid coat is not a collection piece. :- /

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    1. shopalotNovember 11, 2013 at 3:06 PM

      Hi, JSR - catalog description is Buffalo Check Peacoat $350. Item 07089D. Wool. Import. Red/navy. 00-16. Petite 09638D 00-12.

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    2. silver_liningNovember 11, 2013 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks, shopalot. Do you happen to know the price of the Sperry Shearwater Boots? I know they're also pricey.

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    3. shopalotNovember 11, 2013 at 3:22 PM

      Sperry Top-Sider for J. Crew Shearwater
      Leather in Modern Red, Kraft Brown, Natural $150. Flannel in Blackwatch, also $150.

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    4. silver_liningNovember 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      Thank you! Dang modern red, JC. Why not *real* red?

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    5. shopalotNovember 11, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      I know, right? It is definitely Modern Red (i.e. ORANGE). The kraft brown color is a really nice olive green bottom part with a natural tan colored leather on the top. I think I like that colorway the best. The natural colorway is a navy bottom with natural leather top but the sole of the boot is bright neon green!

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    6. JSRNovember 11, 2013 at 5:38 PM

      Thanks Shopalot. I'll wait for it to go on sale..haha..as always. ;-P

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    7. Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedNovember 12, 2013 at 6:06 PM

      I am also interested in the buffalo check peacoat. Thank you for the pricing on it shopalot. I was hoping it was going to be a bit more reasonable though. Hopefully it will still be around in my size when it goes to sale. :)

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  8. NicoleNovember 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    I like the gray jeweled sweater (the one with the green purse), but the image is cracking me up. The model is hunched over with her arms wrapped around herself like she's cold. Wear some pants or tights under that skirt! LOL.

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  9. shopalotNovember 11, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    I think that's my favorite sweater in the catalog. Of course it is collection cashmere and out of my price range at $268. I love the quilted mini-purse, too. The skirt would be so much more appealing in a longer length and maybe the model wouldn't be so cold! :)

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    1. Mary GNovember 11, 2013 at 4:38 PM

      @Shopalot do you happen to know the style # of the grey jeweled cashmere? I like the idea of the jewels not being so big even though the sweater is alot of dollars I still like it and does it come in any other colors?

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    2. shopalotNovember 11, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Hi, Mary! It is called collection cashmere tiny sequin, item 09265D. Only shows one color right now "dusk/ivory".

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    3. Mary GNovember 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

      Thanx so much shopalot!

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  10. Miss JRNovember 11, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    jcrew... ugggh... you're killing me with the prices... i checked on 2 skirts from the sneak peek... both over $200. :(

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    1. silver_liningNovember 11, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      Yeah, bah humbug JC. Prices are OOC, but probably in part because they know they'll be taking 25% off right away. Still...makes it harder to want to shop for yourself at a time you're shopping for others.

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  11. SuzyNovember 11, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    This is off-topic, but relates to J Crew. There is a posting on Thought Catalog called "21 Signs You're Destined To Be a Soccer Mom" and number 1 reads:

    1. There is a feeling you get when you set foot in a JCrew, and it’s a feeling incomparable to anything else in your life. It’s a sort of spiritual certainty, accompanied by a buzzing excitement and a sudden, overwhelming urge to spend the next 45 minutes trying on enamel bangles and touching sweaters. It is your Happy Place.

    You can read the full article here:
    http://thoughtcatalog.com/chelsea-fagan/2013/11/21-signs-youre-destined-to-be-a-soccer-mom/

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  12. AllyNovember 11, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Here is some info I got from my VPS:

    Collection Topcoat in Tapestry Print; price: $498; sizes offered: 00-12; debut: Wednesday

    Lambswool Tassel Sweater; price: $138; likely has already sold out

    Collection Festival Berry Tweed Skirt; price: $275; sizes offered: 00-12; debut: Wednesday

    Side-button Sweater in Colorblock; price: $98; sizes offered: xx-small-xx-large; debut: Wednesday

    Jeweled Fair Isle Stripe Sweater; price: $138; sizes offered: xx-small-x-large; debut: Wednesday

    Shirttail Mini in Piped Tweed; price: $128; sizes offered: 00-12; debut: Wednesday

    Falsetto Printed Pumps; price: $265; debut: Wednesday

    HTH!

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  13. wellfedfredNovember 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    So glad I held on to my buffalo check jacket (still love it)!

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  14. WendyMcLeodMacKnightNovember 11, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    I see they have a berry print shirt and pants that match my new kikis. Afraid to call to get the price...

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  15. EricaNovember 11, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I saw the Llama sweater IRL the other day at my JCrew. They have the gray one and a cream colored one with pink/fuchsia llamas.

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  16. MarieNovember 11, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    The Collection Berry bouquet sleeveless blouse is $228 and the Collection café capri in Berry bouquet shantung is $248. Both are silk/cotton. Went to the Fifth Avenue flagship store to get a catalog. I liked the simple styling but nothing I had to have. Still a lot of sequins and jewels being attached to the sweaters.

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    1. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 7:16 PM

      the catalog is available in stores ?

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    2. MarieNovember 11, 2013 at 7:44 PM

      Yes, I got one last Saturday but sorry I don't know how to scan and upload.

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  17. JRSConiferNovember 11, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I did laugh when I read the description on a couple of the pictures sander ribbed inexpensive sweater. Not sure what JCrews definition of "inexpensive" is?

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    1. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      I would venture a guess ...that is the "not so well received" dream knit sweater with a "new" name.

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    2. JRSConiferNovember 12, 2013 at 12:11 AM

      Well I guess someone else read the descriptions and now that line has been deleted in one and changed to ' the wool cashmere turtleneck sweater'. We may never know what the 'sander ribbed inexpensive sweater' is or was.

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  18. CourtneyNovember 11, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    I tried on the llama sweater last week...loved it! I was all set to purchase when I realized that two of the jewels were dangling by a thread. When I pointed this out to the saleslady, she acted like it was no big deal and referred me to the attached bag of extra jewels (like extra buttons for pants)...sorry, but at that price point, I expect the jewels to at least last past the front door of the store. Very disappointed, J. Crew, very disappointed. I couldn't lay down my credit card for this one.

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  19. AlyssaNovember 12, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Anybody know if the Majesty Peacoat is going to come in any new colors? That modern red-esque one gives me hope. Praying for a dark pine green (or in my dream world, a blackwatch-ish plaid instead of the loud buffalo check pea coat which I could never pull off)

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  20. tiffany roseNovember 12, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    WFF - I was just thinking the same, love my buffalo check jacket too!

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  21. UnknownNovember 12, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    I like the buffalo check jacket, too. The cat cuff (lol ShoppingCelle) and the printed loafers the model has in the pic below the llama sweater.

    I reviewed both colors of the jeweled llama sweater here.

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  22. WendyMcLeodMacKnightNovember 12, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks Marie! (can't seem to put my comment under yours...)

    That means $260 CDN and $300 CDN for the pants! ARRGGHH! Ah well, saves me money!

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  23. HollDoll129November 12, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Is anyone else obsessed with what appears to be the Darby in a silver/black paisley....?

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    1. cateNovember 12, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      What! I haven't noticed it yet, I'll keep an eye out for it. Still hoping for a leather Darby, come on Mickey! :-)

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  24. SineadNovember 12, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    OMG that last "outfit" - sweatpants, pj top and a blazer? WTF!?!?!?!

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