This is the weekly "Looking to LOVE with J.Crew" post, a place to share our favorite experiences with J.Crew.
This is the weekly "Looking to VENT with J.Crew" post, a place to share our not-so-stellar experiences with J.Crew.
Hacking Jacket in Double-Serge WoolInspired by traditional British riding jackets, our newest wear-with-all third piece features a longer, leaner silhouette with a nipped-in waist for a flattering effect. Crafted in the same double-serge wool we use in our sleek structured suiting, it's the kind of jacket you'll wear—and love—for seasons to come (we're wearing ours riding subways, bicycles and, of course, horses). Fitted. Notch collar. Long sleeves. Welt pockets, interior pockets. Functional buttons at cuffs. Back vent. Fully lined. Hits at hip. Import. Dry clean.This jacket is the 2011 version of J.Crew's Solid Lexington Jacket (Item 88573; $250.00) from 2007. The 2007 version came in several great shades (as shown below): citron (bright yellow), soft azalea (pink), ivory, heather nickel, iris, and black. (Image provided by Life As a Cat's "Holiday 2007" catalog post.)
The 2011 Hacking Jacket in Double-Serge Wool comes in some pretty fabulous shades too: black, heather acorn, pine, bright turquoise, heather bright berry. It was hard deciding which one to get, because they are all so beautiful. I ended up with Heather Bright Berry and Heather Acorn. (I am very happy that I did as one is a rich red and the other a gorgeous neutral brown.)
When it comes to sizing, I found it is true-to-non-vanity-sizing. In other words, I went with a size 2 and it fit perfectly. (I am a size 34B for reference.) The measurements for this jacket are a tiny bit smaller than the Hacking Jacket in Herringbone (refer to the "Product Review: Hacking Jacket in Herringbone" post.) So you may want to double check with J.Crew the measurements in your size .
Which reminds me about the buttons. They have these little pineapple designed enamel buttons. The buttons do not seem like the same quality as the nautical themed buttons of the Lexington. However, I don't mind it because they are that cute in person! From what I can tell, the buttons on all of these jackets (no matter the color selected) is the same.
Overall, I adore this jacket! I can easily see it being a staple in any one's wardrobe thanks to its classic elements. I would highly recommend it.
This is the weekly "Other JCrew-like Retailers" post (similar to the "Off On A Tangent" posts), where we can share our finds from other retailers that have offerings similar to J.Crew (like Anthropologie, LE Canvas, Gap, BR, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and the like.)
"Thanks!" to T and Rose (in this post) who let us know about the following news and article from VanCityBuzz (click here to read in its entirety):J.Crew Coming to Robson Street VancouverJ.Crew has made comments in the past that they will be opening more stores in Canada next year. It's great to finally know where one will be popping up. My hope is that they will be offering their full line (not just Women's, but also Men and Crewcuts).
Posted by Vancity Buzz
November 23, 2011
The Robson Street you see today will be vastly different in the next year or so as changes are coming. One of those changes is the closure of Tommy Hilfiger. It will be replaced by J.Crew. This was reported by an anonymous source to Business in Vancouver. The block between Burrard and Thurlow will be quite busy with many new retailers such as Forever 21 and a rumoured Apple Store moving in. ...
Here is the excerpt from Business in Vancouver:
Another source, who similarly did not want to be identified, said that J.Crew Group Inc. (NYSE:JCG) will soon replace the Tommy Hilfiger store across the street from the future Apple store.
We’ll have to wait to see what happens. If this is true, this will be the second J.Crew store opening up soon in Vancouver. The first one is a confirmed Pacific Centre location.
It's official, J Crew are opening a flagship on Regent St in London next year!Mickey Drexler mentioned his interest in opening a store on Regent Street back in October (refer to the "Lunch With J. Crew Mickey Drexler? Sure!" post). Although he sounded confident about the location and even hired agents to scout a location, nothing was ever confirmed. So this is exciting news!
"Thanks!" to many of you, including PatsyStone (in this post), Y (in this post), Caitlin (in this post), as well as Irina, who shared the following offer from J.Crew this morning.*Offer valid at jcrew.com only. Offer is not valid at J.Crew Retail or J.Crew Factory stores. Discount does not apply to previous purchases, alterations or the purchase of gift cards. Certain product exclusions may apply. 20% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $100 to $149.99, 25% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $150 to $249.99 and 30% discount applies to qualifying purchases of $250 or more before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Offer valid through Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 11:59pm ET. Savings are applied at checkout with code JINGLE. Offer not valid on phone orders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or redeemed for cash. Limit one promotional code per order. Terms of offer are subject to change at any time.This does not include free shipping, unless your order is over $175+ (for their existing free shipping offer). This promotion is better or worse than yesterday, depending on your order amount total.
This is the weekly "J.Crew Reviews {straight from the JCAs}" post, to help each other share our reviews.
Every once in awhile, J.Crew's 770 blog offers really interesting insight into their inner workings. Their "Thinking Outside the Bag" post is one of them:Thinking Outside the Bag
Rachel, our Web designer and ultimate alpine illustrator,
shares the design process behind our festive
holiday shopping bags
On her inspiration:
For these bags I wanted to create a cozy wintery feel through color and imagery, so I looked at a lot of photos of alpine cottages and snowy scenery. I kept the lines and textures of the pencil and charcoal evident in the final image—the materials themselves were also a source of inspiration.
On the design process:The new holiday bags from J.Crew are absolutely adorable! I smile every time I see the festive designs. Of course I am saving these bags- which are great to deliver gifts in!
Everything starts with rough improvisational drawings of all the various parts. Then I scan everything and begin to piece it all together on the computer. Eventually, after a back-and-forth of scanning and drawing, order emerges in the image (and my face generally gets covered with charcoal smudges). I like that I still get the hand-drawn feel with the flexibility of working on the computer.
On her style’s evolution:
I developed the intuitive, spontaneous style I used for the holiday bags after working as an illustrator for several years and constantly experimenting. Working at the artist’s bookstore Printed Matter gave me an art history education that also helped form my aesthetic.
On the pleasures of packaging:
Most of my illustrations have appeared in editorial or Web format, so it’s really exciting to see them as objects rather than on a screen or a printed page. It’s fun seeing shoppers’ carry my artwork around the city throughout the holidays!
"Thanks!" to many of you, including Gigiofca (in this post), who shared the following promotion with us.*Offer valid on jcrew.com only. Offer not valid at J.Crew retail stores or J.Crew Factory stores. Offer does not apply to previous purchases, alterations or the purchase of gift cards. Offer not applicable on wedding or third-party branded merchandise. 25% discount applies to online orders before shipping, handling and taxes are added. Offer valid through Monday, December 12, 2011, 11:59pm ET. Savings are applied at checkout with code MERRY. Offer not valid on phone orders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or redeemed for cash. Limit one promotional code per order. Details of offer are subject to change.Another great promotion from J.Crew! (I am pleasantly surprised to see all these {really good} promos back-to-back.) I am off to check out their offerings.
This post (of weekly posts) is for individual members who want to swap/sell/share among yourselves. This post is where you can mention your items and outside listing/ auction site (like eBay and eCrater & the corresponding user ID).
