J. Crew was founded by Arthur Cinader. J.Crew (Jay Crew) debuted in 1983, sending out his first catalog. Six years later, the company opened its main store in New York. Renowned for its huge range of apparel, shoes and accessories for all ages and occasions, J.Crew is rightfully one of America’s most beloved brands and enjoys a great
popular with former US First Lady Michelle Obama. Jay Crew produces costume jewelry and perfumes, which are valued for their quality, sophisticated style and elegance.
Wide chains with large meshes, inlaid pendants of complex shape, strict symmetry of necklaces and earrings refer us to the golden age of America before the Great Depression with its ostentatious luxury, the brilliance of diamonds. Colored glass models inspired by the Moroccan school of jewelry, J. Crew bracelets set the mood and shape the image in themselves.
One of the largest American retailers, J.Crew, has always positioned its brand as something special, standing apart from mass-market products. Of course, such established names in the fashion world as Todd Snyder and Mickey Drexler are able not only to create their own collections and involve the world’s leading designers in joint projects, but also to shape the tastes of their audience.
In 1989, the company changed its name to J. Crew Group and opened a network of its own stores. The brand hoped to combine sales from catalogs and retail sales. Arthur Sinander’s ideas have always been fresh, one step ahead of the competition. Today it is a huge retail network covering the entire country, with a constantly updated online catalog.
In 1996, the company’s website was launched.
