First Jenna Lyons, and now Frank Muytjens.
BoF is reporting that J. Crew, in an attempt to get a handle on their recent struggles, is cutting 150 full time jobs and won’t be filling 100 open positions. And Frank Muytjens is heading out the door as part of that restructuring.
What follows probably isn’t a well accepted, technical description within the business community, but…
It appears that the defecation is hitting the ventilation system at J. Crew.
And I’ll admit… I didn’t think this was probable. Plausible? Sure. They’re hurting. But around certain corners of the internet (this one obviously included) the influence of Frank Muytjens and his design aesthetics is beyond obvious. His use of tailored sportcoats, slim sweaters, and modernized yet not overly fashion-y American prep and work-wear classics helped a ton of us dress “better.”
Whatever “better” means.
Frank Muytjens first became the head of menswear design at J. Crew in 2008.
Weekend update: JCF drops the price on those suede boots to under $80 (final sale…
Fall textures. Smoothly suited. Dark and sleek. Etc.
In person with an iconic loafer... in a not so classic shade.
It's autumnal temptation time. Coats. Boots. Blazers. Sweaters. Shoes.
Brooks Brothers also gets in on the "sale's on sale" act.
Sweaters, boots, the occasional suit. It's a 30% off + additional 15% off stacking deal.