Yeah that J. Crew... My impression of J. Crew was of an outdated, preppy, mail order catalog, but this brand has reinvented itself under the direction of head designer Frank Muytjens. The new J. Crew is edgier without forsaking its East Coast prep school roots. For the new Men's Shop and Liquor Store, J. Crew has collaborated with iconic brands such as Levis, Belstaff and Thomas Mason. The Fall 2010 Mens's Collection looks fantastic. Paid a visit to the Men's Shop and with the help of the very cool and knowledgeable Lily Lysle (a personal shopper at The Men's Shop) picked up the following items...
Grey Chambray Utility Shirt $98
There is a move back to durable American workwear as evidenced by the resurgence of brands such as Woolrich, Pendleton and the current obsession with raw, selvedge denim. Makes sense that in the midst of a brutal recession, menswear would trend back towards the functional. To my taste, some of this goes a bit far, but this classic chambray workshirt is a winner.
Broken-in Chino in Urban Slimfit $65
Back in my collegiate days, I lived in the J. Crew broken in chinos. These are the same thick but soft cotton chinos, updated with a slim fit. The look seems to be to wear them rolled-up. We'll have to see about that...
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