I'm in a women's leadership club and we had an event tonight with an image consultant who talked about dressing professionally and interviewing well. Part of the event was a fashion show that was sponsored by JCrew, and they had a manager there with some staff as well.
One of the women said that JCrew's jeans come from the same factory as Sevens, Citizens of Humanity, and Paper Denim & Cloth. Does anyone else know if this is really true?
And by the way, in case there are other college students, they said in every store, all the time, they offer 10% off with a valid college ID! (And free alterations, but I might be the only one who didn't know that).
Shello wrote: And by the way, in case there are other college students, they said in every store, all the time, they offer 10% off with a valid college ID! (And free alterations, but I might be the only one who didn't know that).
I vaguely remember hearing something about J.Crew clothes being made in the same factories as deigner brands (although, the word cashmere sticks out in my mind, so I may be no help).
So are you saying that all I need to do to get 10% off is say "here's my college ID" ??? That would be super cool; I saw a girl get a discount there once by showing her college ID, but I thought she had a student advantage card or something, as well.
One of the women said that JCrew's jeans come from the same factory as Sevens, Citizens of Humanity, and Paper Denim & Cloth. Does anyone else know if this is really true?
I wouldn't be surprised by this at all. My grandmother used to work in a knitting factory (in the U.S., even!, not overseas) when she was young, and I remember her telling me that they had stacks of different brand name labels and the same sweaters would get so many of Company X's label, so many of Company Y's label, and so on. After all, there are only so many factories to go around...
Grandma's point to the status/brand conscious high school girl that I was, was to spend wisely, and not be seduced by the brand name alone - because in many cases, I could have the exact same item for a significantly lower price. Just with a different label.
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One of the women said that JCrew's jeans come from the same factory as Sevens, Citizens of Humanity, and Paper Denim & Cloth. Does anyone else know if this is really true?
I would imagine that it is true, but it doesn't necessarily mean that clothes made in the same factory are of the same quality. Most clothing factories are independant contractors who accept work from a really wide variety of brands. The brands set the manufacturing standards and specification that the contractor factory follows. The quality of the fabric and how the garment is sewn (seam types, for example) make a big difference in the final garmet. The fact that they are made in the same factory doesn't really mean much. I actually hate when brands use that as a selling point, I think it is dishonest.
However, that's not to say that J.Crew jeans aren't as high quality as Sevens or COH. In fact, I think they are just as good, but cut is a really personal thing.
Thanks for the scoop about the 10%. I'm going to have my DH try that out w/ his student ID.
I am so not a fan of their jeans. Every friend that has tried them on looked terrible, and I'm not hard to fit, but these are the one jeans that look godawful on me. Plus, their washes are ick. I am getting kind of down on jcrew. The quality for their basics, especially tees, has gone down. And their prices have gone way up, even though their "designer" items are usually totally derivative and suburban and lame and not great quality but for some reason still $300?
Well good thing I barely started college last semester. I will definitely take advantage of the discount. I've been meaning to buy a denim skirt from there.
atlgirl wrote: One of the women said that JCrew's jeans come from the same factory as Sevens, Citizens of Humanity, and Paper Denim & Cloth. Does anyone else know if this is really true?
I wouldn't be surprised by this at all. My grandmother used to work in a knitting factory (in the U.S., even!, not overseas) when she was young, and I remember her telling me that they had stacks of different brand name labels and the same sweaters would get so many of Company X's label, so many of Company Y's label, and so on. After all, there are only so many factories to go around...
Grandma's point to the status/brand conscious high school girl that I was, was to spend wisely, and not be seduced by the brand name alone - because in many cases, I could have the exact same item for a significantly lower price. Just with a different label.
ok, how come no one ever mentioned the discount thing at j crew- so annoying! maybe the employees don't even know! i have my student card still too- using it!
and i just want to agree with this statement about the labels. While luckylily is right in that, "made in the same factory" means crap- the above statement is also very true. I go into the factories almost daily- let me tell you ladies- its very interesting but it also makes clothing a lot less exciting when you know how its made and you learn how cheap certain designers can be.... =/ for example, i do not mean this as a knock against anyone that likes him, but i would probably never buy marc jacobs clothing again (not the accessories, just the clothes) unless its seriously discounted.
i like the cuts of j crew jeans but they are too pricey. i also don't like that i'm a size bigger there- i do hate vanity sizing, but why should i size up? in everything else, j crew runs big on me or tts.
i do not mean this as a knock against anyone that likes him, but i would probably never buy marc jacobs clothing again (not the accessories, just the clothes) unless its seriously discounted.
I agree wholeheartedly. I love my Marc Jacobs top, but it's not worth the $168 retail. It's probably worth the $56 I paid for it and no more.
That said, I have my student ID, it has no date on it, and even if they ask for another ID I'm still the same age as other college students. Rock on! I was in J. Crew last night (though I'm on a ban) and I was so sad because I wanted to buy 90% of the stuff in there.