J.Crew Puts the Focus on Menswear at New Manhattan Shop

J.Crew Puts the Focus on Menswear at New Manhattan Shop

J.Crew opened a store at 19 Bond Street in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood on Thursday primarily focused on the brand’s men’s collection but with some space for select women’s items. The 3,800-square-foot store replaces a unit on the corner of Bowery and Bleecker Streets that closed earlier this year. “We’ve emphasized the best of J.Crew men’s. … Read more

Rowing Blazers Names Former Talbots, J.Crew Exec Laura Willensky CEO

Rowing Blazers Names Former Talbots, J.Crew Exec Laura Willensky CEO

A little less than three months after selling a majority stake to Burch Creative Capital and partners Tom Vellios, cofounder of Five Below, and Jason Epstein, partner at Stonecourt Capital, Rowing Blazers has named a new chief executive officer. The popular preppy-inspired brand is bringing Laura Willensky on board to helm the business, which was founded in … Read more

J.Crew, Minnow Team Up for Kids’ and Adult Swimwear

J.Crew, Minnow Team Up for Kids’ and Adult Swimwear

J.Crew and Minnow, a Charleston, S.C.-based family lifestyle brand, have teamed up for a limited-edition swimwear capsule for children and adults. The children’s swimwear is set to launch at J.Crew and jcrew.com on Tuesday, with prices ranging from $42 to $68. Minnow, a direct-to-consumer brand, will also carry the children’s swimwear and adult clothing and … Read more