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Our Favorite Swimsuits for Summer 2024

John A. Paradiso — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:01:38 +0000

J. Crew Teams Up with Leon Bridges for New Suiting Collection

John A. Paradiso — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:14:14 +0000

Leon Bridges isn’t just about soulful tunes; he’s also about sharp style. Since his debut in 2015, Bridges has been synonymous with his distinctive R&B sound and equally distinctive fashion sense. So, when J.Crew wanted to inject some charisma into their latest suit collection, they knew who to turn to. Bridges collaborated with the iconic […]

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J.Crew’s Spring Lookbook is Classy and Cool

Brett Braley — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:14:58 +0000

J.Crew recently dropped their SS 2023 lookbook and it’s a palette cleanser from some of the more churn-and-burn fads out there right now. As Brendon Babenzien, Creative Director, puts it, the brand is going towards timeless pieces that eschews one season trends. And from the looks of their new arrivals, it shows. From timeless garments […]

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The 7 Black Friday Menswear Sales That Every Guy Should Know

Nickolaus Hines — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:45:19 +0000

When it comes to finding your next favorite thing to wear at an affordable price, there’s no day like Black Friday. It feels like pretty much every brand large and small has at least some sort of deal going on (and the day on when those deals start seems to get earlier and earlier every […]

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Tracksmith Just Got a Little Prep in Their Step

Brett Braley — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:20:52 +0000

Tracksmith, the running lover’s cult favorite, has teamed up with prep giant J Crew on a capsule collection just in time to enjoy the fall foliage on your next jog. This collection has collegiate flair without any of the pretention, mixing old school Ivy League designs with a decidedly mature branding. Each piece is an […]

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J Crew’s Fall Releases are a New Direction for the Brand

Brett Braley — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:38:43 +0000

Brendon Babenzien is keeping busy. Not only is he the co-founder of Noah, but he has taken on the mantle of Creative Director for J. Crew. And, boy, are we seeing a new direction for the brand. With the 2022 Fall Lookbook, we are invited to a new tone of the brand. It seems they […]

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Old Soldier x J. Crew

Brett Braley — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:09:03 +0000

J. Crew has an almost perfect record in finding brands to collaborate with on collections that remain true to the cultivated Americana of the brand’s ethos. The new collection, made in partnership with Old Soldier, is no different. If you’re one of the uninitiated, Old Soldier is a Long Island-based clothing company that draws influence […]

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The Best Bucket Hats for Summer 2022

Brett Braley — Mon, 02 May 2022 14:38:25 +0000

There were many things I loved about the ’90s. Acerbic sitcoms about New Yorkers. Space Jam. Dr. Pepper chapstick. But a trend I’m more than happy about is the return of the bucket hat. Yes, this oddly-shaped piece of headwear has been cropping up more and more over the last decade and we’ve finally hit […]

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J. Crew x Marathon Pilot’s Navigator in Altitude Orange

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:21:04 +0000

J. Crew has once again teamed up with Marathon Watches in the partnership that keeps on giving for a brand new version of the stylish Pilot’s Navigator. This Pilot watch, which is built to military specifications, sports a 41mm steel case with a tan finish. The watch is powered by a Swiss Quartz movement for […]

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Best Men’s Cardigans for Winter 2022

Ben Dahl — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 15:45:26 +0000

While the dictionary definition of a cardigan is “a usually collarless knitted sweater or jacket that opens down the front,” there are plenty of different ways to interpret that depending on the materials, closure type, style and brands that you love. Is it just a sweater? Is it a quarter-length robe? Does any of that […]

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J. Crew Partners with Analog/Shift On Vintage Watch Store

John A. Paradiso — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:19:18 +0000

While we’ve long enjoyed J. Crew’s affordable and handsome watch selection, we’re particularly excited by their latest announcement. The beloved preppy clothing outfitter has teamed up with vintage and pre-owned watch dealer Analog/Shift for a collection of stunning vintage watches available exclusively at J. Crew. The collection includes 18 watches as well as a limited-edition […]

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J. Crew x Marathon Pilot’s Navigator Watch

John A. Paradiso — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:16:56 +0000

Preppy fashion brand J. Crew has once again teamed up with Marathon Watch Company on a special edition of the brand’s Pilot’s Navigator watch. This J. Crew exclusive features a new dark blue 41mm fibershell case and a 20mm navy and light blue nylon strap. The collaboration watch uses self-contained tritium gas tubes for low-light […]

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The Best Men’s Summer Shirts of 2022

Amos Kwon — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:55:30 +0000

Just when you thought summer was coming to a close because July 4th has come and gone, think again. There are still plenty of warm weekends on the calendar, even after the end of meteorological summer. In terms of summer shirts, you may still sport the same go-to’s as a few years ago. Or you’re […]

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J.Crew’s New Men’s Creative Director Is Supreme’s Brendon Babenzien

Ben Dahl — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:50:29 +0000

While we don’t necessarily consider ourselves “preppy”, J.Crew remains one of our favorite brands because of their combination of luxe style, quality construction and affordable price tags in everything they brought to market. Unfortunately, and as everyone knows, that didn’t stop the brand from going tits up and filing bankruptcy in the wake of all […]

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New Balance x J.Crew 997 10th Anniversary Sneakers

Ben Dahl — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:50:13 +0000

New Balance and J.Crew are both storied American that have each produced more than a few closet’s worth of iconic style pieces over the past couple decades. While we were definitely fans of their previous collaborative works like the 997 Cortado, 998, and Mesh 1400 sneakers, we’re infinitely more impressed with their latest collaboration, the […]

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STEAL: Extra 60% off Sale Items at J.Crew

Ben Dahl — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:09:27 +0000

In case you haven’t been paying attention to what’s going on in the world of popular department stores during the current pandemic, J.Crew has already filed for bankruptcy.. but that doesn’t mean they’re out of the game, yet. They just kicked off an Extra 60% off Sale Styles shop with damn near all of their […]

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