Yesterday I was thumbing through the latest J.Crew and it took me nearly half the catalog to realize the model is Erin Wasson, she’s even on the cover. I kept thinking she’s so familiar, where do I recognize her? I blame my slowness on this unlikely combo; grunge and prep are not often paired together. Regardless, she looks great, I love a lot of the pieces she is wearing and she gives J.Crew the edge they so desperately need.
I’m totally guessing here, but think this match might have something to do with Jenna Lyons. She’s J.Crew’s creative director and face behind the catalog’s Jenna’s Picks. Lyons has done wonders for the brand and has given it an entirely fresh new look by adding unexpected contrasts: grunge meets prep, luxe meets humble, girly meets masculine. To inspire you even further, I thought I should show you some images of Jenna’s home. It’s one of my favorite features from the late great Domino Magazine, partially because of these juxtapositions. I find myself going back through the mag for projects, inspiration and just for fun. What about you? Are you a magazine hoarder too?
[Photos: Erin Wasson - J.Crew; Jenna Lyons' home - Melanie Acevedo for Domino Magazine]
Hello there, yourself! Thanks for finding me…bc that means I was able to find you! Really like your blog and will definitely add you to my list! I LOVE Jenna Lyons’ style- she’s amazing. Can you imagine??
Hi Casey, I love that you wrote about this. Last night my sister (also an interior designer) and I were just talking about how JCrew finally had a decent catalog ……..the conversation naturally turned to the Creative directors house. Beautiful!