Shadow shearling jacket, $2,500.00, Item 20889

The shade of winter sky in luxuriously soft suede paired with the finest Italian shearling. The silhouette—slim and tailored with a flattering belted waist—fits like a dream. Only a dozen others like it exist. Lambskin. Shawl collar. Hook-and-eye closure. Long sleeves. On-seam pockets. Hits at hip. Part of the J.Crew Collection. Import. Dry clean.

As the holiday season approaches, many retailers including J.Crew will be adding one-of-a-kind pieces to their brand assortment. With the November new arrivals, J.Crew introduced the Shadow shearling jacket that retails at $2,500. This piece is available online and select stores.

What are your thoughts on this jacket?

French serge opera coat, $800.00, Item 17509

I’ve had several readers email me about how much they love the French serge opera coat. It is definitely a one-of-a-kind statement piece which is now sold out. I especially love how it is styled in the catalog as shown below.

Are you surprised that the opera coat is sold out? Or are you coveting another piece from the outerwear collection?

Superior Labor engineer 2way canvas tote, $350.00, Item 19473

Cotton canvas. Leather trim, handles and removable, adjustable shoulder strap. Oversized-zip closure. Brass hardware. Exterior leather back-wall patch pocket. Interior front-wall patch pocket. A Collector’s Item. Made in Japan. Shoulder strap with leather shoulder pad fully extends to 29″. 3 1/2″ handle drop. 15″H x 20 1/2″W x 6 1/2″D. Available in select stores.

J.Crew has partnered with Superior Labor to carry their Engineer 2way Canvas Tote. This is a very exciting collaboration for J.Crew as these bags are not available for purchase anywhere else in the US.

Selectism and A Continuous Lean have both featured this bag on their sites.

Would you get this bag for the man in your life?

Italian houndstooth Greta jacket, $375.00, Item 96180

A few weeks ago, I wrote about how I came across the Greta coat in my Glamour magazine in the post, “J.Crew Greta Coat in Orange Houndstooth.”  I was so excited that I recognized a J.Crew piece before it was officially on the website.

Many of you wrote about how you thought it was great coat.  I was even informed that it came in a little CrewCuts version which oh-so-adorable.

I have been thinking between this Greta jacket and the Felicia coat in bright rhubarb.  Last year, I purchased a black, brown and ivory coat from J.Crew.  So this year, I really want a fun coat.  And I am not sure which of these to go with.

But now that the Greta coat in houndstooth is available to purchase online, are you considering it?  Do you like the shape of the coat?  Do you prefer the solid colors?

Girls’ houndstooth Prunella coat, $348.00, Item 97016

Lucido coat, $1,800.00, Item 96559

In soft, shiny Italian patent leather, this glamorous jacket is a singular statement piece. We’ve lined it with a dramatic print from our favorite couture mill, so it’s Italian through and through. Generous A-line fit. Deep V-neck. Elbow sleeves. Interior piping. Fully lined. Falls to low hip. Part of the J.Crew Collection. Import. Spot clean.

I spotted the Lucido coat on J.Crew’s website and wondered what this piece of garment actually was.  At $1800.00, it looks like a rather expensive rain coat.  However, the coat is made of patent leather so it should not be worn out in the rain at all.  The shiny material looks just like PVC. If the coat came in black, it would look very gothic.

It’s part of the J.Crew Collection and will be available in some stores.

I am just wondering what J.Crew was thinking when they created this coat.  Who is the customer that they are trying to reach?

Double-cloth Greta coat, $365.00, Item 96694

I was leafing through one of my many fashion magazines tonight and came across this beauty! The coat looked so familiar, but not at the same time. Upon closer examination, I realized it was the Greta coat in a great new print and color!  The orange houndstooth is beautiful! This coat will probably be a best seller for J.Crew!

What are your thoughts on the new version of the Greta?  Do you love it?  Is it too bold in orange?  Do you think it will be a hit among many J.Crew shoppers?

Update: Here is the orange version of the Greta coat from the J.Crew website.

Floral-ruffle Astrid jacket, $285.00, Item 96281

In a previous post, I wrote that I was drawn to the floral-ruffle Astrid jacket because of its great color.  After seeing the jacket again this weekend, I wasn’t so sure that I felt the same way.  This color, deep persimmon, is a bright shade of orange that you either love or you hate.

J.Crew has featured many other coats in this color, the double-cloth Tulip coat, the stadium-cloth Bridget coat, and the double-cloth Lady day coat.  I tried on the Tulip coat in stores this weekend.  I felt like a walking fire hydrant!  And because I am so petite, the coat in this color was extremely overwhelming.

What do you think of this color?  Do you love it or hate it?  Would you wear any of the coats J.Crew made in this color?

Double-serge Tuesday trench, $275.00, Item 95681

Double-cloth Greta coat, $365.00 item 96694

Double-cloth Tulip coat, $330.00, Item 95839

Stadium-cloth Bridget coat, $365.00, Item 96172

Double-cloth Lady day coat, $330.00, Item 79203

A few weeks ago, I asked in this post if bright rhubarb was pink or red.  Well today, I learned that bright rhubarb is a bright pink color.

I was at the J.Crew store and happened upon the heavy-wool piqué Felicia coat in the bright rhubarb color.  It’s a gorgeous and fun color.  Maybe, not too versatile, but definitely a great statement piece for the season.

I tried the coat on and it fits true to size.  This coat is great for the petite and short J.Crew shoppers (like me).  It hits about mid-thigh, and not knee-length like most of the other coats.  The lining is very clean and simple.  There’s just a blue stripe going across the center.  I love the back, with the inverted pleat detailing.

This coat will probably sell out in the black and white, before the bright rhubarb so I am willing to wait.