Madewell??

katieck

Have you heard of this brand? I see it mentioned in fashion magazines, and then yesterday I read in the paper that a Madewell store just opened up in town. I'm wondering if any of you have their stuff, and what you think of the quality. Thanks!

17 years ago

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Ana

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I don't personally own any Madewell stuff, but there is a store here in town, and I've been in a few times.

Madewell is owned by J. Crew. Mickey Drexler (J. Crew CEO) used to work for the Gap, and he's the one who came up with Old Navy. When he moved over to JC, he wanted to start the same sort of thing for them. So Madewell is more casual and slightly less expensive than J. Crew. Like I said, I can't really vouch for the quality, but I imagine it's probably okay, but not as nice as JC--ie, JC uses Italian cashmere and hand finishing on some of their garments, premium wools and denim, etc. Madewell doesn't do any of that. Madewell isn't as cheap as Old Navy is in comparison with the Gap, though, so I probably wouldn't call it "throwaway" fashion, either.

I'd probably check it out if I were you and just see what they have. Like I said, I have been in the store a few times, but I always end up just spending my money at J. Crew because I like a little dressier style, and Madewell isn't really dressy at all.

Not sure if that helped you. Maybe someone else has actually bought Madewell stuff and can talk about wear and things.

17 years ago

Tanya

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I have heard exactly what Ana mentions. You know how American Eagle also has a nicer line for grown ups called Martin&Osa? Well, this is supposed to be the same principle in reverse: Madewell is supposed to target teenagers and younger people for which J Crew is too serious.

17 years ago

katieck

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Ah, I see. I think I will leave Madewell alone; sounds like it's definitely for people younger than me (36). Thanks, ladies.

17 years ago

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