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Did J.Crew Steal This Leopard Print From A Fancy Dead Designer?
Normally when mid-level clothing retailers get sued for trademark infringement, the papers get served from high-end fashion houses. But last week, J.Crew got slammed with a lawsuit by none other than Tony Duquette Inc., a high-end home design, furniture and jewelry firm. The suit claims J.Crew’s leopard-print cardigan “infringed its trademarks and constituted unfair competition.”
J. Crew Is Trying Desperately To Sell You A Denim Jumpsuit
We love J.Crew and we love sales, so putting them together is usually cause for celebration. Two things that should never be put together? Handsanded denim and the word “jumpsuit.” Oh, Jenna Lyons, how did you let this one through?
10 Important Things We Learned Last Week: April 10-16
This week saw the reemergence of John Galliano, the pervasiveness of Lady Gaga, and the continued dominance of the royal wedding. There were all sorts of bans (tanning! saggy pants! burkas!), a couple of lawsuits, and a contrived J. Crew “controversy”. There were even jean underpants!
Fox News Slams J.Crew’s Jenna Lyons For Painting Her Son’s Toenails
The people at Fox News are seriously upset over a J.Crew feature that popped up on the brand’s site this weekend. In it, J.Crew’s creative director Jenna Lyons is pictured painting her son Beckett‘s toenails pink. The image is accompanied by the text, “Lucky for me, I ended up with a boy whose favorite color is pink. Toenail painting is way more fun in neon.” When we saw the ad, we thought it was adorable. That pink is really close to Styleite pink, after all. But a number of media commenters and Fox writers fear the ad might encourage children to become transgendered.
WATCH: J. Crew’s Trip To Italy Induces Serious Wanderlust
The J. Crew design team (headed up by the lovely Jenna Lyons) recently jetted off to Italy in search of the finest shoes, fabrics and prints. They had director Douglas Keeve (he of Unzipped and Seamless fame) document the whole thing in three installments, the last of which was released this week.
The Fighting Words On Both Sides Of J.Crew’s Private Sale
J.Crew is fighting back against Institutional Shareholder Services, which advised the company’s shareholders to vote against the classic brand’s $3 billion sale to TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners just yesterday.
Shareholders Not Happy With Terms Of J.Crew’s Private Sale
A group of J.Crew shareholders is unsatisfied with the the amount of money the clothing company is selling for — and how the $3 billion dollar sticker price was achieved — so they’re pursuing legal action.
Sears And Urban Outfitters Want To Buy J.Crew
We thought that the deal to take J.Crew private was more or less done, but there are four companies giving some thought to countering TPG’s offer to buy the brand (and the entirety of its cool factor) for $3 billion. Two of those companies are private equity firms for whom such a deal might make sense. But the other two businesses in the running, Sears and Urban Outfitters, would make pretty strange bedfellows for J.Crew.
Don’t Panic: There Are Some Stores Open On Christmas!
Still have some last minute Christmas shopping to do? You’re in luck! Contrary to popular belief, there are some stores open today — and accordingly, we’ve put together some really last minute gift ideas for the real procrastinators out there.
WATCH: Jenna Lyons Wishes She Had More Time For Her Family
Jenna Lyons has a seriously enviable life. J. Crew‘s president and creative director has a ridiculous job, sick townhouse, hot husband and adorable kid. Sigh. So what does the girl who has everything want for Christmas? Time.
Julian Assange, What Are You Going To Wear To Court?
While the legal details of Julian Assange’s sexual harassment charges have obfuscated left and right, the fact remains that the man is going to have to go to court. And any person with common sense will tell you that a having a court date (even if it is in Sweden) means hauling out a suit and trying to look good while all of your worst fears and darkest secrets are aired right in front of your face.
What Does J.Crew’s $3 Billion Sale Mean For Shoppers?
J.Crew, everyone’s favorite purveyor of classic and expensive preppy gear, has just agreed to be purchased for the tidy sum of $3 billion by TPG Capital and Leonard Green Partners. The sale takes the company back into private ownership after four years of trading publicly on the New York Stock Exchange — but what does that mean for customers?
10 Important Things We Learned Last Week: November 7-13
We learned lots of things this week! The Kardashians‘ deal with MasterCard has turned sour, fake Vuitton bags are hard to come by and Karl Lagerfeld is a cocktail. Also: Angelina Jolie is a four-time Vogue cover girl, and magnetic underwear is a thing that exists.
PHOTOS: J.Crew’s Spring Collection Is Offbeat And Brilliant
Spring has sprung at J.Crew and, like usual, Jenna Lyons makes us want to shamelessly spend our entire savings on a new wardrobe. What initially seemed like an obvious repeat of September’s trends — neutral shades, tailored silhouettes and reinvented minimalism –- quickly transforms into an collection of relaxed ensembles in bright colors that is both refreshing and intriguing.
Exactly One Bedbug Discovered In J.Crew’s NYC Offices
As it turns out, the New York City bedbug takeover isn’t done yet. J.Crew, everyone’s favorite purveyor of classic American style, has found evidence of exactly one bedbug one at its office at 2 Penn in New York City.
Michelle Obama’s Outfits Bring Designers Big Bucks
Every time first lady Michelle Obama appears publicly, she generates $14 million in revenue for whoever makes the clothes she’s wearing. Now, we don’t have fancy business degrees or anything, but that’s a lot of cash.
PHOTOS: J.Crew’s ‘Hairy’ Tights Are Hilarious
J.Crew might have wanted to take into consideration the collective age of the Internet (which is, oh, about that of a 13-year-old boy) before posting this photo to their website. Because, it case you couldn’t tell, the model looks like she’s got some seriously hairy legs.
Gant Makes Its Return To Yale, Preppies Rejoice
There is a reason people hate on Ivy Leaguers. It’s because sometimes twerps like Yale sophomore Scott Simpson say things like, “J. Crew can attract pedestrian traffic, because of the more accessible price range.” Shut up, Scott! You’re embarrassing yourself! But at least we know you’ll shop at New Haven’s new Gant store which is opening next month.
J.Crew Is Now Selling $1100 Ponchos
Where J.Crew goes, the rest of the mall stores follow. We love Jenna Lyons and we’re pretty sure Mickey Drexler is a genius, but we think they may have taken this J.Crew re-branding thing a little bit too far this time.
Are Bland Brands Making A Comeback?
When Jenna Lyons began climbing the corporate ladder at J. Crew, the clothing brand became the company to watch for its affordability and unexpected fashion forwardness. Thankfully, with the help of some fresh young designers and corporate executives with open minds, a few more formerly staid brands have followed suit.
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