J. Crew, the American ready-to-wear At the heart of the Marais

American ready-to-wear label, J.Crew has opened its first Paris store devoted entirely to women’s wear. Spanning 170 sq.m., this store in the Marais district carries selected items from its collection, J. Crew Collection limited editions, including Italian cashmere, sophisticated prints and the J. Crew In Good Company ranges – lines designed in partnership with other brands, including an exclusive Lacoste polo branded with a vintage crocodile. To celebrate the opening, J. Crew has also designed a unique run of Saint-James sailor tops adorned by hand with feathers, studs, etc. And Swarovski has created a set of limited edition appliqués featuring expressions such as “Pardon My French” to attach to sailor tops and other products.