July 2012
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FACE Stockholm® for J.Crew
It’s true: You’re never fully dressed without a (brightly colored) smile. Introducing a treat for your makeup pouch—our new mwah-worthy lip shades for fall (and for right now). Our fashion director and women’s stylist, Gayle, worked with the Swedish cosmetics brand and our very own J.Crew makeup artist to develop these two creamy, limited-edition hues. “One’s a...
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Saint James® espadrilles
Friends Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway, who carried on in the heady days of 1920s Paris, shared similar interests: wine, women and…espadrilles. Traditionally crafted with a slip-on cloth upper and a braided rope sole, the shoe was—and still is—the ultimate in casual cool for expat creative types and pretty much anyone else wanting to look good beachside. We...
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A Look Back
we dug through our archives to bring you some of our favorite photos from over the years (feel free to be inspired, humored or a little bit of both…)
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Hair How-to: Gayle’s Topknot
“my go-to ’do in a pinch (or if you’re a day dirty). here’s how to get the look.” —our fashion director and stylist, Gayle
Step 1 “Flip your head over and gather hair into a high ponytail at the crown of your head. Secure with a hair bungee—I love these because they create just the right amount of tension, especially for thicker hair (you can find them at Ricky’s).”
Step 2 “Wrap hair...
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PLAY Comme des Garçons®
It’s never been particularly manly to “heart” something—until now. Introducing PLAY, a cool offshoot line from renowned Comme des Garçons designer Rei Kawakubo. The Tokyo-based brand—notoriously denoted by a quirky heart symbol created by Polish artist Filip Pagowski—is a favorite of our head of men’s design, Frank. “They make everyday layers, but the logo makes them...
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our printed iPhone cases
Tech fact: Did you know the average woman checks her phone almost 40 times a day? That adds up to around 120 minutes—well, depending on how long it takes to play your Words With Friends turn, choose an Instagram filter or return your mother’s email. Bottom line: You’re on your cell a lot. So why not make sure it looks good—as good as the rest of your outfit—when you...
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Worldwide Style: TK, Hong Kong
from photographers Garance Doré and Scott Schuman: TK, the founder of Milk magazine, in our chambray shirt
If my city had a soundtrack, the first song would be:
“Souvenir” by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
J.Crew is my go-to for:
Shirts
My idea of the perfect finishing touch is:
A hat
If I could wear only one color, it would be:
Navy
My style icon is:
Anthony Eden
My favorite...
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Behind the Seams: A Short Story
an exclusive look at how one of our favorite men’s designs, vintage tent shorts, comes together
Our vintage tent shorts are constructed of sturdy weathered canvas from actual 1940s-era tents. Once we receive the designs, we give them our stamp of approval (literally).
(from top left)
Our graphics guru, Tito, designs each stamp in-house, then takes them to be custom-made in the East...
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Spotted for Fall
we’re rounding out our wardrobe with punchy polka dots— you’ll find them scattered on sweaters, skirts, shoes and practically everything else in our fall collection
WANT MORE DOTS? WE’VE GOT LOTS >
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Great Escapes: Creatures of the Wind
the design duo tells us their favorite destinations around the world for inspiration, exploration and some good old-fashioned relaxation…
CHICAGO
We’ve been in Chicago for quite a while—it’s definitely the city that we would call home. It’s an amazing place for artists, designers and musicians; there is space to work and a very understated, honest approach to creative pursuits. Most of our...
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Sole Mates: Loeffler Randall® x J.Crew
a treat for your feet—the Lucie (aka the wonder wedge) in custom colors you’ll only find here, courtesy of our exclusive collaboration with Loeffler Randall. get ready to start walking tall…
“I am a huge J.Crew fan and incorporate a lot of their pieces into my own wardrobe…The Lucie is so sexy and very wearable. I love the bright colors that J.Crew picked—a custom grass green, bubble-gum...
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Sea Bags® for J.Crew Indigo Collection tote
Some New England maritime style, courtesy of Maine-based Sea Bags. Each of their rugged carryalls is made from reclaimed sailcloth and still sports the rust and salt marks (and maybe even a stain or two) forged by a hard-sailed life at sea—so no two are ever alike. Functional details: a bi-panel construction with heavy-duty zigzag stitching, a...
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vintage PJs
What do you sleep in? If your answer is threadbare sweatpants and a Nelson Twins concert tee or your birthday suit, thank you for being honest but…not on our watch. We’re firm believers that style is a 24-hour affair, and that includes what you get your beauty rest in. That’s why we advise giving your sleep attire an upgrade with this menswear-inspired classic. In cool, crisp...
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Worldwide Style: Takahiro, Tokyo
from photographers Garance Doré and Scott Schuman: Takahiro Kinoshita, editor-in-chief of Tokyo-based men’s magazine Popeye, in our Thomas Mason® shirt
If my city had a soundtrack, the first song would be: “Down Town” by Sugar Babe
J.Crew is my go-to for: Men’s shopping
My idea of the perfect finishing touch is: A clean handkerchief
If I could wear only one color, it would be: ...
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Take the Cake
when our email-metrics extraordinaire (and baking know-it-all), Carolyn, brought in her signature sweet treat, it was love at first bite. after a little convincing, she finally divulged her secret ingredients…bon appétit!
What you’ll need:
1 box Pillsbury Funfetti® cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 can vanilla Funfetti icing
Sprinkles
1 bag semisweet chocolate chips
How...
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Strokes of Genius
we adore artist and illustrator Elizabeth Mayville’s work and, lucky for us, the feeling appears to be mutual. here are two of our favorite paintings, in oil on canvas.
Mayville says she loves to capture “the small bits of life.” We love that those happen to include the J.Crew Style Guide!
Her take on our superstylist Gayle’s favorite updo, the messy topknot (paired with a...
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State of the Art
when we found out that our resident web designer Rachel was attending a collage class at the Oracle Club in Long Island City, we insisted on joining her for a night of crafts and cocktails
In the Club The Oracle Club was founded by partners Jenna Gribbon and Julian Tepper as a workspace for artists and writers like themselves. Jenna is a painter who specializes in commissioned portraits, and...
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OGJM jewelry
Introducing our capsule collection of jewelry with a twist (literally). When jewelry designer Jaclyn Meyer paid a studio visit to her friend visual artist Orly Genger shortly before the opening of one of Genger’s large-scale rope installations, she spied a scrap piece on the floor and was inspired to create a necklace. Genger wore it to her opening to rave reviews and OGJM (a...
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Ray-Ban® Meteor sunglasses
Looking to update your Matrix-inspired ’90s wraparounds, complete with neoprene cord (shudder)? Introducing the Meteor, the latest under-the- radar style from sunglasses master Ray-Ban, the brand that’s outfitted the chiseled faces of A-listers like James Dean, JFK and Johnny Depp. This new made-in-Italy frame features vintage details like distinctive rivets (the...
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Worldwide Style: Hilary, Hong Kong
from photographers Garance Doré and Scott Schuman: mother, blogger and owner of the Liger boutique, Hilary Tsui, in our neon pink Blythe blouse
If my city had a soundtrack, the first song would be: “It’s a Small World” J.Crew is my go-to for: Fashion pieces that are affordable My idea of the perfect finishing touch is: A nice pair of shoes If I could wear only one color, it would be:...
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Color Us Happy: Creatures of the Wind
design duo Creatures of the Wind’s inspiration sketch for their unique psychedelic-meets-classic collection for us. (are you inspired to wear the rainbow?)
SHOP THE CREATURES OF THE WIND FOR J.CREW COLLECTION >
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A Look Back
we admittedly have all-American style on the brain today… in honor of the Fourth, a perfectly patriotic photo from our archives.
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Style Stars
the perfect patriotic outfit (you know we love any holiday that begs us to wear stripes…)
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the Barbour® Short International jacket
A sartorial truth: Once the temperatures rise, your favorite jackets make their way to the back of the closet. But when the weather requires more than a T-shirt, what’s the solution? A flannel-lined or waxed cotton topper won’t cut it—trust us, we’ve tried, and we’ve poured sweat. Our men’s design team’s answer from across the pond: the lightweight...
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Superga® sneakers
Turin, Italy: the birthplace of Superga. For over a century, this brand has been making classic and colorful shoes for the most discerning European women. This particular style was first created in 1925, and not a single stitch has changed since. Every component is still put together by hand, then baked (yes, baked) at a very high temperature to create an incredibly durable...
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Gayle On: Summer Whites
there’s no better time than summer to play with head-to-toe white—just follow these easy tips from Gayle, our head women’s stylist
Shop our summer whites >
