The following items are currently available for pre-order through J.Crew. The phone number to call and do that is 866-739-5944.
Update: This entry has been updated with information regarding the items. Heather, a reader of this blog, emailed J.Crew and then forwarded me their response. Thanks!
I really think the new Astrid jacket is stunning. I know some of you have already pre-ordered some items.
What are your thoughts on the new items? What have you pre-ordered? What other information do you have on these items?
Any information would be helpful to other fellow J.Crew-aholics.
Lacquered Crackle Jacket, $550, Item 11224
Leopard Sequin Cardigan, $350, Item 11524
Cascading Flowers Boucle Astrid Jacket, $425, Item 99457
November 1st, 2008 - 6:27 pm
Astrid is $425…..sizing runs a bit smaller than the other Astrids……black and ivory available.
November 1st, 2008 - 6:32 pm
Forgot to add on the C. F. Astrid
item#99457
Even though it says Nov. 6 on website I was told this is just a tentative date…nothing set in stone. CS rep (super nice) put me on hold to do some checking on the date but no new info. The jacket is wool/nylon and the flowers are silk. It comes in sizes 0–14 and has a silk lining.
November 1st, 2008 - 6:48 pm
Thanks so much Ann!
November 1st, 2008 - 10:56 pm
I loooove the Astrid!! Thanks for posting this, Leigh!
November 2nd, 2008 - 9:27 am
Great stuff, I can’t wait to see everything. I am so in love with the graphic tees under the cardigan look.
November 2nd, 2008 - 9:54 am
Rae, I think the new Astrid is really pretty, too.
Kate, I agree with you about putting graphic tees under cardigans. The look is so casual, yet put together at the same time.
I am getting super excited about the holiday arrivals.
November 2nd, 2008 - 12:52 pm
I love the flower Astrid jacket -so girly. I didn’t know they will have black. If I am a size 6, do you think I should stick to that size or go up?
November 2nd, 2008 - 12:55 pm
Hi everyone, Thx for info about the Astrid jkt- really pretty - dumb me found the info on the site finally about where to preorder these things after I posted somewhere yesterday asking - sorry!. Pity the graphic tee is a Mens but I am sure they will have more. I have been wearing all mine under my cashmere cardigans Kate and agree they look great. The tees with a taffeta skirt - I have the sketchbook roses, taffeta A line in the brown color as well as sapphire parlor skirt from last year with various of the graphic tees look nice and often get compliments. I like the silk skirt (above) and might get it. Anyway, if you are a dress and skirt girl you might like this look. You can pair with different cashmere Ts or dress up with a jacket.
Does anyone know the price of the Lacquered Crackle Jacket? Is it one of the insane $3000 pieces - or lower - can’t really see detail yet as it is preorder only - but I am interested in it….I am hanging on to the Black Houndstooth Clea that I bought at full price and plan to return as too big and not sure what to get instead…OK well thanks for the info. Oh and BTW I had a nice silk flower brooch in cream - a rose - that was not D & D, I’ve had it for about 5 years and took it off the jacket it came on when it went out of style - that I pinned on my Royal Violet Tulip Coat (as well as on an Ink Blue Anthropologie Corduroy Coat that is beautiful) - people have stopped me everywhere asking me where I got it - so I think it is more the look than the cost of the brooch that counts….anyway, just my two cents (as usual….:)
November 2nd, 2008 - 12:57 pm
oops I meant you can pair the skirts with the Ts and different cashmere ‘cardigans’. sorry
November 2nd, 2008 - 2:47 pm
Yasmine, If you are busty or have broad shoulders size up. If you are not, stick with your regular size. I am NOT busty but I have broad shoulders and the shoulder measurement was just a tad smaller than the normal shoulder measuremnt for JCrew jackets in my size.
Also, last years Mandy boucle which I own said to size up on the website last year and I did and it fit great.
November 2nd, 2008 - 2:47 pm
I think the black would just be gorgeous!
November 2nd, 2008 - 3:24 pm
P.S. Also sizing depends on how you like your jackets to fit….I don’t like super fitted jackets…i.e. it looks to tight in the arms on the model to me:)
November 2nd, 2008 - 3:41 pm
Thanks, Ann. I am not busty but do have broad shoulders. I tried on the black boucle jacket in the stores (white is now on sale but black and yellow not) and I was fine with the size 6. However, this one looks more fitted and I think I will wear something thin under it… So I think I will order the size 6. It is pricey but so pretty.
November 2nd, 2008 - 4:39 pm
Aasha - I have the sketchbook roses skirt coming to me this week. I am so excited. I can’t wait to wear it with my dark grey “Dance Etiquette” tee. Today I am wearing the beaded “C’est La vie” with just jeans and it is so cute w/out losing the comfy factor. I can’t wait to see what new ones they come up with.
November 2nd, 2008 - 7:31 pm
Hey everyone! I am glad that everyone is as excited about the new arrivals as I am. I have updated the entry with the item number and prices.
November 3rd, 2008 - 10:00 am
Kate - you’ll love the skirt and it will look great with the Dance Etiquette tee, also with the Cest la Vie one :). I was wearing my grey tee with the silver crest graphic with jeans today (when I bought a coat, skirt and pants in Anthropologie..$$$..oops:) and agree they really look cute. And Leigh thanks for the prices.