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The New J Crew: First Look At Brendan Babenzien?s First Collection

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It seems that not too long ago, specialty retailer J Crew was in a very tough spot. The quality had dropped off significantly. Their designs watered down. What was once a hub for basics, outerwear, accessories, thoughtful collaborations and everything in between, was now a brand that had really lost its edge. In 2020, with James Brett at the helm as CEO, the company announced that they would be filing for bankruptcy. And to further throw salt onto the wound, J Crew had announced they would start selling their product through Amazon. How the mighty have fallen.
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But now the tide and perception seems to be shifting ever since Brendan Babenzien has taken over as the newly appointed menswear designer. You might recognize the name. Babenzien was the creative mind behind Supreme as their Creative Director, and the man who revived the streetwear brand, Noah (remember the Noah ?Turtle Timex? that sold out instantaneously, ...