Crew’s much-revered “In Good Company” section, which is where many American men first get introduced to storied names such as Barbour and Alden. We talked about his design process, his love for vintage, and how he chooses which third-party brands get included in J. Once made for loggers, carpenters, and longshoreman, the preppy clothier has since helped mainstream these blue-collar styles into white-collar offices.Ī few years ago, I had the chance to interview Frank Muytjens, then the head of menswear design at J. Crew showcased their collection of Red Wing heritage work boots. Thick cashmere cardigans were draped over Globetrotter suitcases striped rep ties rolled into lowball glasses. In the corner of one area, a bookshelf was stacked with Strand-issued classics - Kerouac, Hemingway, and Cheever among them. Dimly lit rooms were covered in plush leather chairs, oriental rugs, and wood paneling.
Crew debuted their Liquor Store ten years ago, they transformed an after-hours watering hole into a menswear-only boutique laden with 1960s-era references to traditional masculinity.
