Saturday, December 18, 2010

Ideal Tank


An indispensable tank that looks as great on its own as it does layered. Cotton. Scoopneck. Import. Machine wash.

Couplet dress


The ultimate wardrobe wonder. Our crafty designers attached a sumptuous silk top to a wool skirt bottom to create this impossibly clever shift. Admirers won't be able to believe their eyes when you tell them it's one-piece. Best of all? It segues chicly from day to night. Sleeveless. Empire silhouette. Fitted bodice. Back zip. A-line skirt. Side-seam pockets. Fully lined. Falls above knee. Import. Dry clean.

Factory shimmer soiree wrap


Factory wool printed scarf

Factory shimmer soiree wrap

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Shimmer pocket tank



Little style details make a big difference—as seen in this shimmering pocket tank. The sequins have been individually and lovingly applied with a single stitch, so they sparkle and move with ease. Cotton/Modal® jersey in a perfectly slouchy fit. Scoopneck. Chest pocket with sequin paillettes. Import. Hand wash.

Fine glitter single-wrap bracelet



The season's brightest accessory idea, equally pretty alone or piled high. We love how a bit—or a lot—of sparkle electrifies a tailored jacket or a menswear-inspired plaid shirt. Cotton/water-based adhesive/poly with worn gold-finish zinc buckle closure. Import. Length: 9".

Monday, December 6, 2010

Featherweight cotton long cardigan


Our featherweight cotton is extra luxurious in a superfine yarn (so it's lightweight and incredibly soft). We made this cardigan extra long to make it even more extravagant, then gave it exposed lining for a touch of eye-catching texture. V-neck. Long sleeves. Welt pockets. Hits below hip. Import. Machine wash.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Dulphine shimmer bling-button cardigan


Our blockbuster bling-button cardigan, updated in Dulphine—our enticing new blend of lightweight, whispery yarns that looks and feels, in a word, heavenly (with a lofty homespun feel we love). We also added metallic yarn, Lurex® trim and foil-backed buttons to amp up the holiday sparkle. Perfect for giving—or keeping all to yourself. Acrylic/alpaca/wool/poly in a 7-gauge knit. Long sleeves. Hits at hip. Import. Hand wash.

Taffeta marvelle mini




The perfect party skirt in stunning silk taffeta, pleated around the waist and designed with a tulle underlay for added volume. It's finished with a grosgrain waistband—perfect when you want to wear your top tucked in. A-line skirt. Sits at waist. Back zip. On-seam pockets. Fully lined. 16 1/2" long. Import. Dry clean.

Moss tweed mini


A work or play winner, crafted of a deliciously nubby navy and green tweed with touches of purple throughout. For a special finishing touch, our designers added a border of brilliant green trim. Sits at waist. Back zip. Fully lined. 15 1/4" long. Import. Dry clean.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Vintage cotton traversa-stripe tank


Little details make all the difference, as seen in this edgy little tank. Sweet silk and chiffon stripes dress up the front and back and—surprise—there's a chic diagonal inset at the side (it's our new favorite way to wear stripes). Fashioned in our lightest-weight slub cotton. Scoopneck. Import. Dry clean.

Felted wool mini



A sweetly sophisticated mini in one of our favorite fabrics: felted wool. With modern-girl design details, like sleek pleating and front pockets that slant on a curve, this is your perfect dress-up or dress-down piece. Wool/polyamide. Sits at waist. Side zip. Fully lined. 15" long. Import. Dry clean.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Smart trouser short


Shorts aren't just for the weekend anymore, as seen with this polished pair made from a lightweight blend of linen and wool with trouser details, like pleats and an extended waist tab. You can wear it to the office (with flats) or to a cocktail party (with heels) when you don't feel like sporting a skirt. City fit—our lowest rise. Sits just above hip. Belt loops. Zip fly and extended tab with button closure. Off-seam pockets, back welt pockets. 3 1/2" inseam. Import. Dry clean.

Flower stream cardigan


We love mixing fancy accents with everyday pieces. Here, a stream of chiffon flowers, sequins, metal petals and beads (applied by hand) along the neckline turn a simple cotton V-neck cardigan into a statement layering piece that you'll be reaching for all summer long. Long sleeves. Hits at hip. Import. Hand wash.

Cove-stripe shirt


Borrowed from the boys but strategically shrunken to fit (and flatter) you in supersoft cotton/linen that we washed and dyed (each design has its own custom wash to achieve a signature worn-in color, texture and handfeel). We love the years-of-salt-air vibe of the summery stripes—a classic beachy look. Boyfriend fit—casually chic with a longer shirttail hem and a slightly oversize fit (it's just like his, only you don't have to give it back). Long roll-up sleeves. Chest pocket. Buttons at cuffs. Import. Machine wash.

Studded tunic



An easy tunic in ultra-light cotton (we crinkled it for you) adorned with square studs for a little edge. Gently shirred along front and back. Plated plastic studs. Three-quarter sleeves. Functional tabs at cuffs. Import.

Dolce tweed mini



Inspired by the great Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer's masterful use of impossibly pure and radiant pigments, our designers created this miniskirt masterpiece—in a toast-worthy tweed that comes to us from a family-run mill in Italy, famous for its intricate and colorful couture tweeds. As a finishing touch, we added luxe gold-zipper pockets for even more dimension and a touch of modern edge. Wool/polyamide/viscose. Sits at waist. Back zip. Fully lined. 15" long. Import. Dry clean.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Fringed MacAlister boots


Just when we thought it couldn't get better: our famed MacAlister boot, now with fringe—and like the original, these are made from the finest Italian suede. Our original MacAlister is inspired by the crepe-soled boots worn by British officers in WWII. Unlined for a more casual feel. Hit at ankle. Crepe sole. Made in Italy.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Julienne suede heels


We gave the strappy heel a modern tilt: wide, overlapping suede straps (for added support and style), our new high cone heel (don't worry, the interior platform makes walking easy) and a luxe gold side buckle—perfect for adding an instant flash of fashion to any outfit (and we do mean any outfit). Italian suede upper. Leather lining. 3 1/4" self-covered heel with a 1/2" interior platform for extra comfort. Man-made sole. Made in Italy. Catalog/jcrew.com only.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Silk taffeta Clementine dress



A sweetly simple silhouette, with a pleated bodice that releases to form soft, feminine shirring at the bust. Midweight silk taffeta. Sleeveless. Back zip. Fully lined. Falls to knee. Import. Dry clean.

Cotton cady Erica dress



Elegant in crisp cotton cady with a subtle sheen. Strapless. Fitted bodice. Interior corset for added support. Back zip. Slim, straight skirt. On-seam pockets. Fully lined. Falls above knee. Import. Dry clean. Available at jcrew.com and the J.Crew Bridal Boutique at Madison Avenue, NY.

Strapless silk taffeta Gracen dress





A sweetly simple silhouette, with a pleated bodice that releases to form soft, feminine shirring at the bust. Midweight silk taffeta. Strapless. Fitted bodice. Back zip. Back vent. Fully lined. Falls to knee. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Petite grosgrain gather top


Easy to wear and ultra-flattering, this is one of those seasonless pieces that's always in style. Made of our new washed silk crepe de chine, it mixes the classic sporty-chic styling of a henley with dainty, feminine touches (grosgrain accents at the neck and placket, gathering at the front and dainty pleats at the shoulder and back). With a removable waist belt—we want one in every color. Silk. Sleeveless. Side zip. Fully lined. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only.

Petite cord pencil skirt


Pencil this in: our classic leg-lengthening silhouette in perennially chic corduroy, updated with vertical front seams, a thinner waistband and a hint of stretch for an even slimmer, more flattering fit. Try it with a button-down, a henley or an embellished tee to nail that look of disheveled elegance we adore. Cotton with a hint of stretch. Pencil skirt shape. Sits at waist. Back zip. Back vents. 19 1/2" long. Import. Machine wash. Catalog/jcrew.com only.

Zip-side foil sweatshirt


Your favorite sweatshirt—slim fitting in french terry cotton (we love this fabric) with old-school raglan detailing. It's been dressed up with a cool-girl side zipper and a foil-printed front, so it's not just for lounging around the house but for wearing out (with jeans and statement heels, we say). Crewneck. Long sleeves. Import. Machine wash.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Lace ruffle tank


An everyday scoopneck tank dressed up with cascading strips of raw-edge silk chiffon and lace (our latest obsession). Spun from our supersoft and textured vintage cotton. Import. Machine wash.

Linen-silk cargo pant


Equally chic with heels and flip-flops, our cropped ripstop cargo (a design darling that no girl in our office is without) has been updated in a sexy, slouchy linen/silk blend—we washed the drapey fabric to give it a superb handfeel. Belt loops. Zip fly. Slant pockets, back patch pockets with flaps, patch cargo pockets. Import. Machine wash.
City fit—our lowest rise.
Sits just above hip.
Fitted through hip and thigh, with a straight, cropped leg.
26" inseam, but we like it rolled to 24".

Petite Adriana silk rows tank


Our office is buzzing over this update to the classic tank. Our designers hand draped rows of raw-cut silk on the bodice to create a beautiful back-and-forth detail. The silhouette is slouchy but slim, with a slight empire cut. Silk. Import. Dry clean. Catalog/jcrew.com only.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Cord Atlee skirt


Our pouf skirt in forever-cool cord. It's an everyday piece that's anything but basic, thanks to shirring at the waist and slant pockets in front. This is the piece you'll reach for again and again all season long—because it's that flattering and versatile. Cotton/elasteral. Full skirt shape. Sits at waist. Side zip. 16 1/2" long. Import. Machine wash.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Metallic leather belt


A classic skinny belt glammed up with metallic leather. (We love it worn around unbuttoned cardigans and high-waisted skirts.) We added extra holes so you can wear it at the waist or hips. 12K antiqued gold-finish buckle. Width: 1/2". Import.

Bettina cami



A frothy, easy-to-layer confection in exceedingly soft washed cotton with a cool Victoriana-inspired feel. (We want one in every color.) Plus, it's just as pretty with a rolled denim short or a tough-chic leather blazer (the vintage-y eyelet ruffles look so pretty peeking out) and a bubble skirt. The last step? A tangle of necklaces for maximum sparkle. Import. Machine wash.

Naomi tee


This motif was hand painted and hand embellished—with sequins, stones, paillettes, organza and beads galore—in-house by one of our designers. Textured jersey cotton. Crewneck. Short sleeves. Part of J.Crew Collection. Import. Hand wash.

Ikat bustier dress


A vintage-inspired beauty fashioned in a modern camo ikat motif—this dress is bound to make you feel like a glamour girl (with an edge). Feminine touches like bustier detailing on the bodice, front pleating and a sensuous silk drape are offset by hip pockets and the playful print, adding a casual spin to a more tailored, formal frock. Impeccably fitted with light boning on the bodice for a perfectly comfy, body-hugging fit. We're in love. Silk. Strapless. Back zip. Fully lined. Falls above knee. Import. Dry clean.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Tissue tonal ruffle tank


Tonal silk chiffon ribbon strips add a feminine touch to this tuxedo-inspired tank. The silhouette—comfortable and easy in a softly washed bias-cut cotton—makes this the perfect piece for layering. Scoopneck. Import. Machine wash.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Rugby-stripe Ginny dress



Embroidered cord stripes lend this strapless silhouette visual and textural dimension. This is the mileage piece that can be easily dressed up with statement heels and sparkly baubles or dressed down with a leather belt, a blazer and tough-girl bling. Cotton. Fitted bodice. Interior corset for added support. Back zip. A-line skirt. Side-seam pockets. Falls above knee. Import. Machine wash.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Tux henley


Fancy this: our vintage cotton henley with a tuxedo-inspired design crafted of bias-cut, raw-edged silk habotai strips and luminous shell buttons. Open crewneck (an exaggerated crewneck that's just shy of a scoopneck). Three-quarter sleeves. Import. Machine wash.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Pearl-and-ribbon necklace



A fresh take on the classic strand of pearls, our hand wire-wrapped glass beads are strung intermittently on a delicate golden chain and finished with hand-dyed silk ribbon bows—a sweetly feminine piece that works with (literally) everything in your closet. 12K gold-plated brass chain. Signature spring clasp closure. Import. Length: 32".

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Raffia bow clutch


A too-cute summer clutch you can—and will—carry with absolutely everything. Made of woven raffia straw and finished with luxe antiqued gold-finish hardware (we adore the contrasts) and a neat-and-tidy center bow, it's definitely one for the collection. Paper straw. Top frame closure. Interior back-wall pocket. Cotton twill lining. Import. 6"H x 10 1/2"W.

Skinny leather belt


A wear-over-anything skinny belt that's sure to punch up even the plainest of outfits (in other words, just the thing to own in every color). We designed it to be worn at the waist, so we recommend ordering a size up if you plan to wear it lower. Smooth Italian leather. 12K antiqued gold-finish brass buckle. Width: 1/2". Import.

Petite embossed playa dress


The perfect little dress for sun-filled days, with an easy-to-wear shift silhouette (we love the delicate shirring at the neckline) and interlocking crisscross straps in back. Fabulous with flip-flops at the beach or dressed up with a cardigan and sandals for the office. Cotton. Loose fit. Side zip. A-line skirt. Fully lined. Falls above knee. Import. Machine wash.

Agnyss sandals

Perfection as far as summer shoes are concerned: flat strappy sandals in a streamlined, modern-girl stance with chic, crossover canvas straps (they're wide with raw edges) as well as a luxe buckle at the ankle. We love how they add instant chic to any outfit—and we do mean any outfit, dressed up or down. Canvas upper. Man-made footbed and sole. Made in Italy.