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Polished Professional Promotions

The J.Crew Fall 2012 Campaign Stars Prominent Industry Insiders

— August 16, 2012 — Fashion
In the J.Crew Fall 2012 campaign, the über successful retailer channels luxuriant business casual.

The Jenna Lyons team makes another genius choice of models for the affordable brand's advertising initiative. The bold decision arose from the desire to have a customer identify directly with the brand's identity. Says Diego Scotti, Chief Marketing Officer of J. Crew, “We chose very accomplished people who have an impact on our customers and culture in general."

Each model is a prominent professional in their field, and likely a J.Crew customer who appreciates the brand's attention to affordable quality, tailoring and detail. Featuring media specialists, editors and even the founder of Tumblr, the campaign is a colorful show of preppy fall fashion. With its offerings of tapered pants, tweeds and stunning accessories, some pieces from this collection will definitely star in many autumn repertoires.
Trend Themes
1. Prominent Professional Endorsements - Utilizing accomplished individuals who have an impact on customers and culture can enhance brand identity and customer connection.
2. Luxuriant Business Casual - Combining luxury and affordability in tailored clothing and detailed accessories can appeal to professionals in need of stylish and versatile workwear.
3. Preppy Fall Fashion - The popularity of preppy-inspired clothing, like tapered pants, tweeds, and stunning accessories, continues to grow as a staple in autumn wardrobes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can leverage prominent professionals as spokespeople to connect with customers and enhance their brand identity.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Working with accomplished individuals who have an impact on customers and culture can be an effective strategy for brands to build awareness and engage their target audience.
3. E-commerce - Online retailers can capitalize on the popularity of preppy fall fashion by offering a wide range of tailored clothing and accessories for professionals to choose from.
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