tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post4557850371497861748..comments2024-03-28T05:33:23.130-04:00Comments on J.Crew Aficionada: J.Crew' Fifth Avenue Store {amazing!}Alexis {J.Crew Aficionada}http://www.blogger.com/profile/01823796392253094261noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-56887955643324186182011-04-11T10:19:42.005-04:002011-04-11T10:19:42.005-04:00The store is gorgeous, but was a madhouse this wee...The store is gorgeous, but was a madhouse this weekend. Everything was picked over because merchandise was flying out the doors! And they still have no sale section up and running.Jessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01258192838454975333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-51398223480039926532011-04-09T10:17:16.212-04:002011-04-09T10:17:16.212-04:00I'm thrilled for the Canucks that you'll h...I'm thrilled for the Canucks that you'll have a JC B&M soon! The shipping charges to Canada are just outrageous. And now you can try on too! :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-18231766369529117332011-04-09T10:10:44.301-04:002011-04-09T10:10:44.301-04:00Tamara we have no stores up here! Can you believe...Tamara we have no stores up here! Can you believe it? This is why the UPS man and I have a long-term relationship lol. <br />When I travel to the US to see my family it's so exciting to actually be in a store!DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-50189552478527487252011-04-09T09:40:54.730-04:002011-04-09T09:40:54.730-04:00Are there no B&Ms in Canada?? There's a go...Are there no B&Ms in Canada?? There's a gold mine of customers there! Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver (they probably cross over the border), and so many other cities. Dani, hopefully the mall store will do so well they'll open another downtown.tamara.chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897696857151633520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-60884499376426248672011-04-09T08:03:38.601-04:002011-04-09T08:03:38.601-04:00We were just talking about going to NYC last night...We were just talking about going to NYC last night. Now I REALLY want to go.<br />Looks amazing in the photos. We are finally getting a store in Toronto this year, so they say, but I'm sure it will pale in comparison, they are putting it in a mall rather than building one downtown.<br />Ema be sure to let us know how you like it!DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-37872545619997119852011-04-08T19:11:12.517-04:002011-04-08T19:11:12.517-04:00*lol* about Dear Leader*lol* about Dear LeaderAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119918515498248436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-16942455872526031162011-04-08T16:41:12.904-04:002011-04-08T16:41:12.904-04:00I think Mickey meant he likes that people are mixi...I think Mickey meant he likes that people are mixing high/low. JMO of course. <br /><br />But I'm sure the businessman in him was also thinking CHA-CHING! :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-75267958247559317692011-04-08T16:20:44.485-04:002011-04-08T16:20:44.485-04:00Minnie, I don't think Drexler was implying any...Minnie, I don't think Drexler was implying anything about the shoppers who aren't wearing expensive footwear, just that it's a good sign to see at least one customer wearing it because it tells them that people with significant expendable cash are shopping there. (Unless Chanel shoes woman found hers in a dumpster!)tamara.chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897696857151633520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-62900396201150276842011-04-08T15:21:26.352-04:002011-04-08T15:21:26.352-04:00i've been to the renovated first floor, but ha...i've been to the renovated first floor, but haven't seen the top 2 floors yet..but if they did as nice a renovation job on the ground floor, it's sure to please!<br />like roxy said, it's light and airy and easy to navigate. and of course, i love one-stop shopping for my whole family! soho used to house all 3, but menswear moved a few blocks away a couple of yrs ago.<br /><br />looking fwd to checking out the rest of the renovation!stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759526389589692976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-59376489771791823662011-04-08T15:15:34.856-04:002011-04-08T15:15:34.856-04:00Ema and xoxo. Thanks :) Seems like you were sort o...Ema and xoxo. Thanks :) Seems like you were sort of laughing like I was. And Ema, that is funny - I hadn't actually thought of that but maybe you are right, Mickey D has delusions of grandeur (he he:). xoxo, Chanel foot in mouth - perfect. I guess when I go I'll be sure to wear my most expensive shoes. With my workout pants... :)Minniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455906113637416349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-2026874911613274132011-04-08T15:08:07.263-04:002011-04-08T15:08:07.263-04:00"Chanel shoes on a customer" :) The st..."Chanel shoes on a customer" :) The store looks beautiful! But it's not intimidating. The J Crew people are brilliant, they know just what we want. No wonder I stalk their web site 100 times per day. :)tamara.chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16897696857151633520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-58371063260808429182011-04-08T14:27:09.245-04:002011-04-08T14:27:09.245-04:00Oops! sub again. :)Oops! sub again. :)patmosjdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640097708671866920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-74862923858819423722011-04-08T14:17:19.683-04:002011-04-08T14:17:19.683-04:00Can't wait to visit when I am in NYC, thanks f...Can't wait to visit when I am in NYC, thanks for sharing the info and photos.<br /><br />Minnie, the Chanel shoes comment made me laugh. I'm sure whatever size Chanel shoes Mickey is wearing, they fit perfectly in his mouth. :Pxoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-76369391014799833822011-04-08T13:31:34.169-04:002011-04-08T13:31:34.169-04:00Minnie, that comment was unhappy I agree (unless t...Minnie, that comment was unhappy I agree (unless the journalist extrapolated). I think that Mickey in general is a little bit delusional, he would love to be CEO of a luxe brand like Chanel or Vuitton but he is "only" the CEO of a mall brand after all.Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-19248462946225652652011-04-08T13:10:52.573-04:002011-04-08T13:10:52.573-04:00I think the store is beautiful and look forward to...I think the store is beautiful and look forward to visiting. I will say though that I wondered a bit about the statement from Mr Drexler that he may be assessing customers based on their shoes ("This I love to see...Chanel shoes on a customer")<br />I mean, so would he judge a customer that was shopping in running shoes like I sometimes do (or I don't know Payless shoes) as being less desirable and less likely to spend...? Of course all brands like to attract affluent customers who are likely to have more disposable income, but realistically it would seem that that in making a comment like that he risks offending some people....also, wealthy people don't all buy Chanel shoes, and similarly less wealthy splurge on expensive shoes.<br /><br />Know that I like J.Crew and Drexler. I am not trying to start any controversy, just musing and noting that I was struck by the comment...Minniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455906113637416349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-4554121727252250722011-04-08T12:37:10.076-04:002011-04-08T12:37:10.076-04:00ajc, that is really good to know. I just got socke...ajc, that is really good to know. I just got socked with tax on something I bought at the B&M today -- I was shocked at how much it can affect event a small bill! urgh.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-13992982320222280022011-04-08T12:36:06.199-04:002011-04-08T12:36:06.199-04:00Ooooooo, so lovely! You know I'll be stopping ...Ooooooo, so lovely! You know I'll be stopping in next time I'm in NYC. I always loved that location but the store was always so tiny!<br /><br />Columbus Circle was my fave NY store up until now, followed by the one in Soho ... both are huge and have big sale sections, as does the Park Ave. store, but it's like the retail version of a ranch home. <br /><br />There's just something I prefer about the multi-level stores. They feel so roomy.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193483506777142971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85333302750528886632011-04-08T12:24:46.717-04:002011-04-08T12:24:46.717-04:00Looks great but I will probably never shop there b...Looks great but I will probably never shop there because we have no tax on clothes and shoes in NJ. At to clarify, Paramus store has technically two entrances (for men and women dept) but the stores are connected and Crewcuts is in between with no separate entrance. You can pay at any register and combine purchases. We also get everything about a month before rollout (which I would think would be the same in the flagship store but I am not sure).<br />There is quite a good selection of shoes, suiting and collection items but of course I wish they would carry everything...ajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697200294387151584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85232173334431062502011-04-08T12:03:30.532-04:002011-04-08T12:03:30.532-04:00It's funny, that last photo looks EXACTLY like...It's funny, that last photo looks EXACTLY like the front room display in most Banana Republic stores. <br /><br />Sometimes I wish J.Crew was a bit more creative with their displays!<br /><br />The store does seem to be quite a mecca though. Would love to visit as the Buffalo NY one closest to me is absolutely TINY!Lindsay @ A Walk in the Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414147521221533467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-85050822715729843042011-04-08T11:55:43.364-04:002011-04-08T11:55:43.364-04:00What is the navy tee with white stripes the manneq...What is the navy tee with white stripes the mannequin on the right is wearing?pathoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136372135790470375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-18928408861678211922011-04-08T11:28:41.559-04:002011-04-08T11:28:41.559-04:00This used to be "my" store when I lived ...This used to be "my" store when I lived in NYC two years ago. So excited to stop by and see it when I visit. It sounds fabulous.<br /><br />But, I'm confused about its claim to be the first store to have men's, women's, and children's under one roof - the SoHo store has all of those, and so does my store in Mill Valley, CA. ???<br /><br />Mickey, hurry up with the Crewcuts baby clothes, my baby is 5 months now!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-7962272423783746162011-04-08T11:23:05.583-04:002011-04-08T11:23:05.583-04:00I will definitely visit if I make it to NYC. Thank...I will definitely visit if I make it to NYC. Thanks for the great post! :)Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-8803239437237924392011-04-08T11:05:13.647-04:002011-04-08T11:05:13.647-04:00Can't wait to go and check it out. I haven'...Can't wait to go and check it out. I haven't been there since the renovation so I am really excited.<br />I love the stores that carry both women and Crewcuts, it makes it easier, especially when they are having promotions like the current one with a high minimum. Just wondering if there is a sale area already ;-)Emahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08331051805268660458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-31856853646694247832011-04-08T10:53:09.452-04:002011-04-08T10:53:09.452-04:00Thanks for posting. I'll be in NYC this summe...Thanks for posting. I'll be in NYC this summer. The Crew 5th Ave, and the collection stores on the top of my (long) list for shopping destinations.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16750503901026249472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1317882250647868056.post-53054270541726064152011-04-08T10:51:38.182-04:002011-04-08T10:51:38.182-04:00I love it. It's brighter and friendlier. The p...I love it. It's brighter and friendlier. The product layout is much better, with well-selected vignettes that make it easy to put together outfits. I did a personal shopping session there and the lounge is fantastic.<br /><br />I do have one request -- more shoes! There's a shoe department and I think there were maybe 9 styles to choose from. J.Crew carries so many more than that. It's very annoying to come to one of the flagship stores looking for an item only to discover they don't carry it there. If it's truly flagship, they should have it all.roxyturtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175313932217919783noreply@blogger.com