This episode originally aired on Nov. 9, 2023.
J. Crew exemplified the preppy lifestyle of summers on Cape Cod, college regattas and weekends in the country.
The brand not only sold clothing, but it symbolized an aspirational and affordable lifestyle.
The company fell out of fashion somewhere along the way.
However, the all-American brand made a comeback.
We’ll look at the rise, fall and rise again of J. Crew.
Guests:
- Maggie Bullock, Author, THE KINGDOM OF PREP: the Rise Fall and Rise Again of J. CREW
- Dana Thomas, Author of Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes
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