"Thanks!" to Francis, who let us know that J.Crew might be hosting another warehouse sale on October 20th & 21st. 
This is not a coupon. Prices as marked. Offer valid in J.Crew Factory stores only through Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 11:59pm ET. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or applied to previous purchases. Details of offer are subject to change at any time.Honestly, I am surprised that J.Crew sent an email to promote an in-store only offer. I cannot recall the last time they did that. Although, no complaints here as I do appreciate the heads up!
*Prices as marked. Offer valid on select women's, men's, boys' and girls' outerwear only. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or applied to previous purchases. Offer valid at jcrew.com only. Offer is not valid at J.Crew retail stores, J.Crew Factory stores or on J.Crew Factory items. Offer valid through Sunday, October 7, 2012, 11:59pm ET. Offer not valid on phone orders. Terms of offer are subject to change at any time.This is a pretty nice offer for those of you needing a new Winter coat (or two!) There is plenty of stock available.
My personal pick is the Excursion Quilted Vest in Herringbone (Item 93111; $138.00) that is currently on sale for $103.50. I purchased this great vest (as well as the solid ivory version) when it was on sale (25% off) in stores last week.
This is the weekly "Help Style Me!" post, where we can share items we are having trouble putting outfits together with. Elaine (in this
post) says it best, "You know, that thing you
bought because you love it and you keep pulling it
out and then putting it away without wearing it?"
This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.
J.Crew’s China Adventure Set To Kick Off In Hong Kong
By Jing Daily
September 25, 2012
After months of planning and anticipation, American retailer J. Crew’s long-awaited Autumn/Winter 2012 expansion in partnership with Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford is finally set to launch. Appearing first at Lane Crawford Canton Road and online at lanecrawford.com on September 26, followed by Lane Crawford ifc mall on September 28, J.Crew will offer customers in Asia special access to curated women’s and men’s ready-to-wear collections, including shoes and accessories. This two-pronged on- and offline approach will give customers throughout Hong Kong and mainland China the ability to shop in-person at J.Crew outside of North America for the first time.
J.Crew’s partnership with Lane Crawford is unfolding in real-time this week as an instructive — and likely promising — case study of how some Western brands are entering, or perhaps should enter, the Chinese market. By starting with an online-heavy strategy and partnering with a department store, J.Crew is able to bypass many of the headaches that accompany the construction of a full-blown store. As Divia Harilela recently wrote for Jing Daily, “tread[ing] lightly by creating an online presence first” instead of diving head-first by establishing a physical presence is the wiser road to take, particularly for a brand that’s well-established at home but untested in Asia.
J.Crew began its Greater China expansion late last year, starting by offering flat-rate shipping to Hong Kong (HK$150) and mainland China (US$30). Within six months, Hong Kong quickly became one of J.Crew’s top five biggest markets. The company seems confident that finding and partnering with a credible retailer (or e-tailer) before going solo is an effective way to tackle the very different animal that is the Chinese market now that it’s set for a physical appearance. Only after a strong online presence is established under the wing of Lane Crawford will J.Crew likely find the idea of opening an independent brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong less daunting and more economically viable.
But what’s a grand opening without a party? To celebrate the collaboration, a cocktail event will be held on October 11, 2012 at Lane Crawford ifc mall, attended by leading members of the J. Crew team, among them creative director Jenna Lyons, womenswear head designer Tom Mora and menswear head designer Frank Muytjens.
*Free shipping and free returns valid on purchases made at madewell.com or through the Madewell catalog only. Offer does not apply to previous purchases and cannot be redeemed for cash. Offer valid on orders placed from 12:01am ET on October 2, 2012, through 11:59pm ET on October 24, 2012, for shipment to the U.S. and Canada only. Free returns for Canada orders honored in the form of reimbursement upon processing. Orders will be shipped via regular shipping (3-6 business days) and return requests must be made in accordance with our return policy. Terms of offer are subject to change.This is a pretty nice offer from Madewell. It makes shopping at their site pretty easy and risk free.
"Thanks!" to KnitYarns (in this post) who shared the following news:OT- Just got back from my local J Crew and they were running 25% off of sale- FS. They had new markdowns- the Colorblock top $138.00 online is 29.99 in store. The Polka dot sleeveless cami is $69.99, and the collection sequin burgundy and navy cami is on sale too. The GSP store had the new roll out. Yummy. A lovely new Polka dot silk, lined cami, in nay with a gently pleated collar was gorgeous- $110- I believe. Many new printed capris, and even printed cords. My other local store did not have the new pieces out yet.Oh yeah, another promotion! It is nice to know that J.Crew is offering an additional 25% off their Final Sale merchandise in stores. Some prices can be quite tempting. (Especially since some pieces are marked lower in stores than online.)
This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.
