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J.Crew

Business History

Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Madewell’s authenticity problem, written by the great-grandson of the company’s founder.

Dan Nosowitz Buzzfeed Sep 2014 20min Permalink

Arts Business

How Jenna Lyons Transformed J. Crew Into A Cult Brand

“J.Crew employees reveal themselves by the nakedness of their ankles. It’s as if the company’s uniform, ambiently dictated by Lyons, is enforced only from the knees down.”

Danielle Sacks Fast Company Apr 2013 Permalink