Oh yes…it’s so nice season after season…and it’s gets better and better…I totally agree with out, and I have already one of the sets above on my list for AW13
I’ve always been a J.Crew fan, especially of J.Lyons. I’m not surprised to see such a strong display of colors and patterns.
It’s “elegance decontractee” (casual chic). I love the no-fuss hair style.
It is buttons up this season! I agree with you, mr. Schuman. Just look at the second photo from the bottom. The pattern on those pants is just gorgeous!
They’ve really hit the jackpot with these patterns, textures and mixes of wool, silk, leather. Now they need to go after the men’s fashions and inject, ever so subtly, some new patterns, to bring life and color into the somber boredom of male dressing.
Ah yes! When I first saw that collection, I was like “aahh” and “ooh”, my jaw dropped and I felt with every look…. “I wanna wear this, this is so me!” I think this is my favorite J crew collection so far and at the moment I think it can’t get any better. I’m really so happy that they deliver to Switzerland now ;-)
incredibly top gorgeous. I cannot even start to pinpoint my favorites. And I so agree with you about Dries being one of my all time favorite designers and why this also starts to expand to J. Crew.
Impressed with how J.Crew has broadened their aesthetic (all the stuff Scott mentioned) while managing to hew to their traditional vision (the tweeds, the khaki, the sweaters).
That first sweater looks like it might have a cultural appropriation problem, which I am sooooo done with, but other than that the mixing is great. Love that hair, too.
I couldn’t agree more.
Every collection Ms Lyons presents is more sophisticated, nuanced and original than the previous -but they are all perfection.
The combinations of patterns, colors, proportions, and accessories – it boggles my mind how gorgeous it all is, and how marvelously it all works !
Looking at Jenna’s presentations is so inspiring, joyous and CHIC
Astonishing! Yes! Would blow these up and put them on my walls as art – would never grow tired of it! Those gloves! That oh-so-subtle mix of tweed and herrringbone in that coat! Didn’t know J Crew actually had a “show” like this. Is there a men’s version?
I agree, the patterns, detailing, colors, and shapes are phenomenal. The clothing they design not only shows craftsmanship, beauty, and practicality but also a fearless sense of how to dress trendy with the right amount of intensity.
The pattern of the very first pullover is very similar
to the pattern of a traditional Hungarian carpet called
“Torontáli szőnyeg”. Art and fashion is global!
I always liked J. Crew. But somewhere along the way they went upscale and my salary didn’t. Now if only Target would get it together and introduce some new lines from good designers for men like they have for women……
So true! I’d be more proud of having a closet full of JCrew if the quality were better. Can’t have style without substance.
It’s not that it’s uniformly cheaply made–I have a lot of pieces, even recent ones, that I love and know will last forever. But quality is inconsistent (even with the Collection) pieces! I love my local brick and mortar shop, but after I move to NYC in a few months I’ll only rarely shop there. :( Too picked-over, too stressful to go to the JC stores in person in Manhattan–but then online you can’t rely on the quality (or, increasingly, the fit)!
That said–bravo Scott, for not being a snob about talent. Jenna Lyon’s eye is worth a million bucks, whether it’s helming fast fashion or couture.
I like the 4th and the last and the one with the leopard cap the most. I also totally love the glossy red/ dark red lips. I think a bit glossy lips looks better than the matte one live, on ordinary people. I love the mixing of prints and fabrics, and the gloves. Add real gloves to any outfit and red lipstick and you are totally whaawhaawhoom! :)
It seems that the first few looks are inspired by the textiles in my native Afghanistan, they’ve got the carpet motif on the sweater, lapis blue dress, gold embroidery on the black jacket that we use on women’s dresses, and the beige coat reminds me of my grandfathers wool “chapan” that he used for hunting. Two weeks ago my friend and I did a photoshoot using that chapan and she wanted to add the jewels to the neckline just as it was done here.
I am so happy to see this collection, there are so many beautiful patterns and colors used in Afghanistan’s textiles and I have only seen Dries and Marchesa use these in their collections.
I just hope that when my friend and I develop our work further we can still have something fresh to offer as its very important for us to represent our culture
TinaciousMe
February 14, 2013 at 1:02 pm
I just adore this crazy mix and match of patterns and textures!
http://www.tinacious.me/
Mr Essentialist
February 14, 2013 at 1:21 pm
It looks absolutely perfect and very Dries.
http://www.MrEssentialist.com
andreea
February 17, 2013 at 6:00 am
everything looks great! :)
http://littleaesthete.com
Bridgid
February 14, 2013 at 1:11 pm
Couldn’t agree more – the styling is impeccable, and the mixture of prints/textures/colours are a feast for the eye! Just love it, bravo J Crew!
bey
February 14, 2013 at 1:17 pm
JCrewlade strikes again
irene
February 14, 2013 at 1:18 pm
ok..I really can’t choose a favorite!
http://www.ontomywardrobe.com
Tiara
February 14, 2013 at 1:20 pm
THAT COAT on nr 3… *gasp*
ellen
February 14, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Oh yes…it’s so nice season after season…and it’s gets better and better…I totally agree with out, and I have already one of the sets above on my list for AW13
A
February 14, 2013 at 1:21 pm
3rd look is amazing
Madeline
February 14, 2013 at 1:21 pm
awesome.
Nini Piccola
February 14, 2013 at 1:24 pm
Jcrew just gets better and better! Amazing!
From Boho to Chiic
February 14, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Amazing! Love it!
http://frombohotochiic.blogspot.com
Jolien
February 14, 2013 at 1:33 pm
Perfect styling!
THE STEL STYLE
February 14, 2013 at 1:37 pm
I really LOVE this collection, these fabric combinations is fantastic!!!
http://www.thestelstyle.com
Justine
February 14, 2013 at 1:39 pm
This collection is a set of the most beautiful looks I have ever seen. I would buy it all if I could only afford it.
Laura
February 14, 2013 at 1:45 pm
I really love the colors and print, and the gloves are gorgeous!
http://www.laurablogmode.com
monkeyshines
February 14, 2013 at 1:45 pm
fascinating print mix!
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/
PatriciaBrand
February 14, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Love this collection!!!great job Jenna!!!
Sevan
February 14, 2013 at 1:47 pm
I’ve always been a J.Crew fan, especially of J.Lyons. I’m not surprised to see such a strong display of colors and patterns.
It’s “elegance decontractee” (casual chic). I love the no-fuss hair style.
Charles
February 14, 2013 at 1:49 pm
BRUTAL.
greenclothing
February 14, 2013 at 1:57 pm
J.Crew has grown up!
Breeches & Collars
February 14, 2013 at 2:03 pm
It is buttons up this season! I agree with you, mr. Schuman. Just look at the second photo from the bottom. The pattern on those pants is just gorgeous!
Stephanie
February 14, 2013 at 2:35 pm
I love J.Crew!!! The prints and colors are always so inspiring. The new Spring collection just out in stores is just so amazing!
-Stephanie
@LaminLouboutins.com
Louise
February 14, 2013 at 2:38 pm
OH WOW!! Absolutely fabulous……….
Andy
February 14, 2013 at 2:44 pm
They’ve really hit the jackpot with these patterns, textures and mixes of wool, silk, leather. Now they need to go after the men’s fashions and inject, ever so subtly, some new patterns, to bring life and color into the somber boredom of male dressing.
Beatrice
February 14, 2013 at 2:44 pm
This is pure perfection! Love absolutely every single piece!
http://www.thefashioncuisine.com
Gabrielle
February 14, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Ah yes! When I first saw that collection, I was like “aahh” and “ooh”, my jaw dropped and I felt with every look…. “I wanna wear this, this is so me!” I think this is my favorite J crew collection so far and at the moment I think it can’t get any better. I’m really so happy that they deliver to Switzerland now ;-)
Supal {chevrons and éclairs}
February 14, 2013 at 2:58 pm
I’m loving the cobalt + black combination!
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
Hey Judy Arts
February 14, 2013 at 2:59 pm
Adore the mix however it is sad the tailoring and quality does not reach consumers via RTW.
Denisa
February 14, 2013 at 3:01 pm
That looks great. I like all that outfits and that last one. Have a nice day.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Alessia
February 14, 2013 at 3:05 pm
love this make up!!
TheChicolat
mlle.nopi
February 14, 2013 at 3:05 pm
incredibly top gorgeous. I cannot even start to pinpoint my favorites. And I so agree with you about Dries being one of my all time favorite designers and why this also starts to expand to J. Crew.
Miri
February 14, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Love the faces and the clothes and the atmosphere between it!
lola
February 14, 2013 at 3:11 pm
Many things are very Miu Miu !
stylewaffle
February 14, 2013 at 3:18 pm
J.crew gets better every season. Winter 13, WOW! Love it!
Simbarashe
February 14, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Why hello j crew. this is a boss collection for this brand , makes me like JCrew a lot more once again.
http://lordashbury.com
Robert
February 14, 2013 at 3:34 pm
The second and third coats are really, really incredible.
Maddie Malone
February 14, 2013 at 3:40 pm
I’m in love with the prints !!! and I’m found of the model also she’s great !
Kim
February 14, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Drool.
Monsieur Marce
February 14, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Impressed with how J.Crew has broadened their aesthetic (all the stuff Scott mentioned) while managing to hew to their traditional vision (the tweeds, the khaki, the sweaters).
FoxyOxieSupernova
February 14, 2013 at 4:14 pm
I’ll take one of each, please and thank you.))) Interesting thought you have here.
XOXO
http://www.foxyoxiesupernova.blogspot.com
Jennifer
February 14, 2013 at 4:17 pm
Lovely!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Villy K
February 14, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Very stylish!
Tessa
February 14, 2013 at 4:37 pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE
Anastasia
February 14, 2013 at 4:59 pm
I love J.Crew so much. You’re totally right, each and every collection is like a classroom of fashion.
http://www.thefashionarium.blogspot.ru/
Angela
February 14, 2013 at 5:01 pm
Tom Mora did a SUPERB job with this collection. I like his style a lot more than Jenna’s.
ml
February 14, 2013 at 5:08 pm
Love. Love. Love! Dries Van Noten is on the top of my list and I definitely see the influence here.
Tamagat
February 14, 2013 at 5:37 pm
It’s really IMPRESIONANTE !
I like the patterns and textures. But it takes some getting used.
Very elegant!
http://www.tamagat.com/
Sarah
February 14, 2013 at 5:54 pm
That first sweater looks like it might have a cultural appropriation problem, which I am sooooo done with, but other than that the mixing is great. Love that hair, too.
RJT
February 14, 2013 at 6:05 pm
I couldn’t agree more.
Every collection Ms Lyons presents is more sophisticated, nuanced and original than the previous -but they are all perfection.
The combinations of patterns, colors, proportions, and accessories – it boggles my mind how gorgeous it all is, and how marvelously it all works !
Looking at Jenna’s presentations is so inspiring, joyous and CHIC
carole
February 14, 2013 at 6:51 pm
Love J. Crew. I think this collection is gorgeous, wearable and affordable!
Rachelle
February 14, 2013 at 6:54 pm
J.Crew has my heart.
xo
http://pinksole.com
Iwona
February 14, 2013 at 7:03 pm
Sorry, but NO
dcinDC
February 14, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Astonishing! Yes! Would blow these up and put them on my walls as art – would never grow tired of it! Those gloves! That oh-so-subtle mix of tweed and herrringbone in that coat! Didn’t know J Crew actually had a “show” like this. Is there a men’s version?
ADJ
February 14, 2013 at 8:31 pm
J Crew has some of the best styling I have seen. This looks so amazing, so luxe. Really lovely.
http://www.greeneggsandglam.blogspot.com
Lydia
February 14, 2013 at 10:10 pm
This is such a great collection. Love love love the gloves and scarves!
ravenmaidenmaven.blogspot.com
Sarah
February 14, 2013 at 11:02 pm
I agree, the patterns, detailing, colors, and shapes are phenomenal. The clothing they design not only shows craftsmanship, beauty, and practicality but also a fearless sense of how to dress trendy with the right amount of intensity.
Chloe
February 14, 2013 at 11:17 pm
I ADORE this collection. Absolutely lovely. I don’t think there has ever been a J.Crew collection I haven’t liked yet though :)
vicki archer
February 15, 2013 at 2:08 am
Fantastic…
J.Crew just get better and better… xv
Gino
February 15, 2013 at 2:31 am
Move over Miucca,JCrew is onto you..Great balance of eccentric chic.
betty passia
February 15, 2013 at 2:35 am
AMAZING!love all the outfits!
Namrata
February 15, 2013 at 3:42 am
Absolutely love the JCrew Fall collection. Amazing prints and lovely colours!
N
http://seasoncheck.blogspot.in
Judith Budapest
February 15, 2013 at 5:19 am
The pattern of the very first pullover is very similar
to the pattern of a traditional Hungarian carpet called
“Torontáli szőnyeg”. Art and fashion is global!
Dottie
February 15, 2013 at 5:21 am
True Story.
Mun
February 15, 2013 at 6:50 am
I’m definitely coming back for inspiration!
Stella
February 15, 2013 at 6:51 am
WOW. Love it all.
Alex
February 15, 2013 at 8:22 am
I just want all coats… Superb!!
Michael
February 15, 2013 at 10:47 am
I always liked J. Crew. But somewhere along the way they went upscale and my salary didn’t. Now if only Target would get it together and introduce some new lines from good designers for men like they have for women……
Pi
February 15, 2013 at 10:59 am
There are so many things to like! I really enjoy the idea of swanky rhinestone jewelry w/ sweaters and that plummy lipstick they are all wearing.
Clara
February 15, 2013 at 11:08 am
If only the quality of JCrew clothing was at the same caliber as their aesthetic. Much of it is cheaply made in China and borders on fast-fashion.
Magpie
February 15, 2013 at 8:50 pm
So true! I’d be more proud of having a closet full of JCrew if the quality were better. Can’t have style without substance.
It’s not that it’s uniformly cheaply made–I have a lot of pieces, even recent ones, that I love and know will last forever. But quality is inconsistent (even with the Collection) pieces! I love my local brick and mortar shop, but after I move to NYC in a few months I’ll only rarely shop there. :( Too picked-over, too stressful to go to the JC stores in person in Manhattan–but then online you can’t rely on the quality (or, increasingly, the fit)!
That said–bravo Scott, for not being a snob about talent. Jenna Lyon’s eye is worth a million bucks, whether it’s helming fast fashion or couture.
Jessica Snow
February 15, 2013 at 11:37 am
Brava! From Persian rugs to Emilio Pucci, these gorgeous ensembles are suffused with cool influences!
Paula
February 15, 2013 at 11:51 am
Well, I’ve been mixing a herringbone hat with my leopard print coat all winter, and I see I am RIGHT ON TRACK!
*makes mark on wall, first time ever*
lucia
February 15, 2013 at 12:35 pm
I like the 4th and the last and the one with the leopard cap the most. I also totally love the glossy red/ dark red lips. I think a bit glossy lips looks better than the matte one live, on ordinary people. I love the mixing of prints and fabrics, and the gloves. Add real gloves to any outfit and red lipstick and you are totally whaawhaawhoom! :)
Topol
February 15, 2013 at 1:10 pm
LOL. Anyone wearing an Ikat pattern (first photo) better be careful not to blend into the furnishings!
Ikat patterns are everywhere now — on decorative pillows, as upholstery on couches and chairs, and, of course, in rugs.
oh my dior
February 15, 2013 at 4:31 pm
the collection is extremely beautiful!!
http://www.ohmydior.org/
Ann-Marie
February 15, 2013 at 4:44 pm
I’m thrilled with the daring direction J.Crew has taken. It’s come a long way from little embroidered animals on khakis.
Jo.
February 15, 2013 at 7:25 pm
I neeeeeeeeed the black coat with gold stiching
Amy
February 15, 2013 at 8:17 pm
If I was Dries Van Noten, I would want a royalty.
tracie
February 16, 2013 at 10:20 am
A feast for the eyes! I love EVERYTHING about this!!!
Tao
February 16, 2013 at 5:30 pm
But what is so original to be “the second Dries”? Just boring.
Kerri Mubaarak
February 16, 2013 at 8:33 pm
I’m not a J. Crew fan, but the Shasavan inspired design makes my little heart flutter!
Farishta
February 17, 2013 at 12:16 am
It seems that the first few looks are inspired by the textiles in my native Afghanistan, they’ve got the carpet motif on the sweater, lapis blue dress, gold embroidery on the black jacket that we use on women’s dresses, and the beige coat reminds me of my grandfathers wool “chapan” that he used for hunting. Two weeks ago my friend and I did a photoshoot using that chapan and she wanted to add the jewels to the neckline just as it was done here.
I am so happy to see this collection, there are so many beautiful patterns and colors used in Afghanistan’s textiles and I have only seen Dries and Marchesa use these in their collections.
I just hope that when my friend and I develop our work further we can still have something fresh to offer as its very important for us to represent our culture
Sophia
February 17, 2013 at 1:11 am
I just want everything. The patterns are just so well put together and the whole collection just looks fun x
Dominique Simpson
February 18, 2013 at 7:01 pm
Every look is perfect, there is so much clarity and flow in every piece. J.Crew is breathtaking
DHK
February 19, 2013 at 4:56 pm
IMPRESSIVE !