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# Minimalist Workwear Campaigns
The J Crew Holiday 2011 Catalog Features Anais Mali and Liu Wen

By Souzan Michael | Published 2011-11-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-crew-holiday-2011
References: [beautyisdiverse](http://www.beautyisdiverse.com/2011/11/liu-wen-anais-mali-for-j-crew-holiday-2011/) & [models](http://models.com/people/liu-wen)

If you’re looking to start your wishlist for Santa and also get an early start on your [holiday shopping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-your-way), look no further than the J Crew Holiday 2011 catalog. Featuring [stunning models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign) Liu Wen and Anais Mali, the preppy retailer is offering clothes as effortlessly chic and put together as ever.

Mali is photographed modeling boot cut cords, a wide hand-crafted bangle, the Natasha top in Wildcat, the Majesty peacoat and a stunning cashmere sweater. Wen, on the other hand, is showing off the 'Wear to Work Shop' collection, which features a wool jacket, silk blouse, cashmere sweaters and trousers.

Check out Anais Mali and Liu Wen in the J Crew Holiday 2011 catalog for some fashion inspiration this holiday season.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.9/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Minimalist Workwear Fashion:** Designing simple workwear that looks effortlessly chic is a trend that many fashion brands are adopting.
- **Holiday Catalogs:** Many retailers create seasonal catalogs to showcase their products and set the tone for the season.
- **Model-driven Advertising:** Using well-known models in advertising campaigns is a trend that many fashion brands are adopting.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can take cues from J Crew's minimalist workwear campaigns to develop their own chic and trendy workwear lines.
- **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers can take inspiration from J Crew's model-driven advertising campaigns to create similarly effective campaigns for their own clients.
- **Printing and Publishing:** Printing and publishing companies can work with fashion brands to create visually stunning catalogs that showcase their products and help drive sales during holiday sales seasons.

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