Jezebel: Jc Penney

Young Girls' T-Shirt Inventory Isn't Looking Good

Mike Adamick — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:25:00 EDT

And the sexist T-shirt hits keep on coming — but in a way I never expected. More »

JCPenney Goes For Broke With Remarkably Dumb, Sexist Ad

Cassie Murdoch — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:15:00 EDT

Oh, J.C. Penney, you need some help, don't you? First, with that ridiculous "Too Pretty for Homework" t-shirt and now with this insanely misguided commercial. It might—might—be excusable to use a bikini-clad Phoebe Cates (from 1982, wtf?!) to sell your men's dress shirts if it made ANY SENSE WHATSOEVER. But it doesn't! Are you using computers to come up with your concepts now? Did this ad result from some sort of ad algorithm gone wrong: lady in bikini + sports personality = middle-aged men buy things. Beep bop boop. Yeah, the problem with that equation is this: in these modern times, if you insist on playing off of broad stereotypes, an ad has to be clever and funny. More »

JCPenney's 'Too Pretty For Homework' Shirt Is A Steal At $9.99 [UPDATED]

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:30:00 EDT

Just in time for back-to-school, JCPenney is selling a girls' shirt emblazoned with the slogan, "I'm too pretty to do HOMEWORK, so my brother has to do it for me." Isn't that a nice, positive message to send to girls aged 7-16? (And on sale, no less — destroying your daughter's self-esteem previously set you back $16.99!) In case your little lady-brain can't quite fathom the point, the page itself is titled "Girls 7-16 Too Pretty to do Homework" and the product description asks, "Who has time for homework when there's a new Justin Bieber album out?" More »

Naomi Campbell Returns To Court, Her Home Away From Home

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:56:00 EST

Naomi Campbell's lawsuit with ex-agent Carol White is still rumbling. White, who claims Campbell stiffed her on royalties for a perfume called "Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe With Kisses," says she has evidence that Campbell's lawyer and manager perjured themselves. [WWD]

What Celebs Get Paid For Plastering Their Names On Clothing Lines

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:00:00 EST

Zooey Deschanel's breach-of-contract lawsuit against Steve Madden — who agreed, and then reneged, on a deal to produce a line tentatively called "Zooey's Shoes And Accessories" — reveals some details of how the celebrity-clothing-line sausage gets made. And paid for. More »

Lady Gaga And Her Meat Dress Top 2010 Fashion "Moments"

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST

Lady Gaga's meat dress was named the top fashion moment of 2010 by the sartorial sages at Time, closely followed by M.I.A.'s burqa, and Venus Williams' lingerie-inspired French Open get-up. Let's discuss. [Time]

Tell Us Your Black Friday Horror Stories (Or, This One Time I Threw Up In A Macy's)

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:30:00 EST

It's 11:30. Normal folks are stirring from their post-Thanksgiving comas and maybe thinking about taking something for that hangover. A strange breed of early-early-ante-meridiem bargain-hunters, however, is surfing a warm accretionary haze, Sam's Club breakfasts and $99.99 tennis bracelets acquired. More »

Valentino Collection For Gap Is A Big, Ruffled Mess

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:08:00 EST

A tragic explosion at a ruffle factory in rural Italy led to the release of the complete khaki hideosity that is the Valentino for Gap collection. Ruffled jackets, ruffled hoodies, ruffled t-shirts, and ruffled cargo pants are included. [Daily Mail]

JCPenney Invents Bold New Color: "Chewbacca Pink"

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:32:06 EDT

This Worthington top is available in "Chewbacca Pink," as well as this mysterious color called "black." Come on, JCPenney! Are you talking about "Princess Leia Black" or "Jabba the Hutt Black?" More »

Paris's Hairy Lawsuit

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:33:00 EDT

Paris Hilton is getting sued by a hair extension company she signed on to shill for in 2007. Allegedly, she later wore another company's fake hair, and skipped a brand event because she was in jail. [People]

Halle Berry's Vogue Cover Revealed!

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:44:00 EDT

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Halle is the first black woman to make the cover of Vogue's September issue since 1989. "What that means for a woman of color and what that means in the fashion world, what that means to pop culture," she says:

Avril Lavigne's Perfume Is So Edgy

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:34:00 EDT

Judging from this ad, Avril Lavigne's perfume, Forbidden Rose, smells like eyeliner, cast iron, a decaying forest in winter, and an incongruous hair-bow like the ones your mother used to make you wear for family pictures. [TLF]

Angelina's Lack Of Glamour Triggers Mag Meltdown

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

WWD writes that Angelina Jolie needs to up her style game because Salt had boring clothes. Jolie is failing in her duty to all womankind because, "fashion needs aspirational icons; it always has. Michelle Obama can't do it alone." [WWD]

Naomi Campbell Nails Down A Date With Justice

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:36:00 EDT

On August 5, Naomi Campbell will testify in the trial of accused war criminal and all-round horrible guy Charles Taylor. Campbell allegedly accepted a blood diamond from Taylor in 1997; prosecutors hope to tie him to the diamond trade. [AP]

Isabella Rossellini's Handbags Feature Animals Having Sex

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Isabella Rossellini has a Bulgari handbag collection. The actress called bags "an indispensable accessory for us women" and compared them to jewels; hers cost $1,700-$2,600. Rossellini printed drawings from her acclaimed Green Porno series on the linings. [ONTD]

Lady Gaga May Not Have A Penis, But She Makes An Attractive Man

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Is Lady Gaga getting her butch on modeling for Vogue Hommes Japan under the pseudonym "Jo Calderone"? Nicola Formichetti styled — he works with Gaga regularly — and Nick Knight — ditto — published the pictures online. So. [ONTD]

Sex And The City Full Of Expensive Shit; Lady Gaga Wants Fashion Internship

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

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Carrie wears a $50,000 karaoke outfit, and there are lots of Maybachs. "Like in the Great Depression, I thought Hollywood should take people on a big vacation that maybe they couldn't afford themselves," says writer Michael Patrick King. [WWD]

Supermodel Weds In London; Marc Jacobs Gets A Delivery of Cocaine

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT

David Walliams and Lara Stone married this weekend at Claridge's hotel in London. To conclude the ceremony, two guests read poems by Yeats and Larkin. Stone wore Givenchy. [Daily Mail]

Paulina Hates Your Boob Job; Oprah Buys Stock In J. Crew

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Paulina Porizkova says news of Kate Hudson's breast augmentation "headed straight to my heart...The availability and ease of transforming our bodies is completely losing our identities and uniqueness. No one ages anymore, no one has imperfections of any kind anymore:

Peaches' Modeling In Jeopardy For Heroin Allegations; Meet Aaron Eckhart, Fashion Photographer

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Peaches Geldof, the current face of British lingerie brand Ultimo's teen brand, may lose her contract over that little incident where she allegedly had a heroin-fueled one-night-stand with a dude named Ben who then told the Internet about it. [Sun]

Supermodel Suspected Married Billionaire Boyfriend Of Cheating; Tilda Launches Celebrity Fragrance

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:30:00 EST

Apparently Naomi Campbell — who just weeks ago was boasting of having mastered her volatile temper — assaulted her chauffeur because he is also chauffeurs her boyfriend, Vladimir Doronin, and he refused to tell her if Doronin was cheating. [NYPost]

Ungaro Closing Its NYC Store; Jersey Shore Stars To Hit Fashion Week?

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:40:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan's debut Ungaro collection was critically panned, and so unpopular that the brand lost its only U.S. retailers besides its own boutique. Now that boutique is calling customers to tell them the store is closing on February 27. [TheAwl]

Whitney Disses Lauren; Maria Sharapova Wants A Clothing Line

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:30:00 EST

Whitney Port isn't in Kell On Earth. And on Lauren Conrad: "We still keep in touch on a friendship level. But in terms of fashion we don't really talk about it anymore because we're not in the same arena." [PopEater]

No Blake For Beckham; Supermodel Puts Photos On Display

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Victoria Beckham's team always denies the best rumors. Blake Lively, apparently, will not be the face of her next campaign for the dress line. [UK Vogue]
Helena Christensen's photographs of climate change in Peru are being exhibited in London. [BBC]

Miley & Max For Wal-Mart Is Cheap; Lady Gaga Planning A Clothing Line

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Today in pointless clothing lines of the stars: Miley Cyrus and Max Azria's Wal-Mart collection! The digs look well worth every penny of their sub-$20 price point. [Lucky]
Now, even the Kings of Leon has one. [Blackbook]

Prada Does Skirts For Men; No HSN Scent For Heidi

Jenna Sauers — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Miuccia Prada: "I'm working on [a men's collection] right now and someone at the office worriedly asked me, ‘You're not going to make short skirts again, are you?' So I'm now pushing it even further, just for revenge!" [BlackBook]

Lagerfeld Slams Big Women; Louboutin Slams Barbie's Ankles

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:40:00 EDT

"No one wants to see curvy women," says Karl Lagerfeld, who has struggled with his weight. "You've got fat mothers with their bags of chips sitting in front of the television and saying that thin models are ugly." [News.com.au]

Soccer Star Undie Fight; Model Sues Guess? For Sexual Harassment

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:20:00 EDT

Move over, David Beckham: Cristiano Ronaldo is posing in the spring Armani underwear campaign. [AP]
Beckham, who says he decided not to renew his Armani contract, is said to be looking to launch an underwear line of his own. [WWD]

McQueen Goes After Madden; Supermodel Spends $50K A Month On Clothes

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Creator of this season's mightiest shoes, Alexander McQueen, is suing Steve Madden. McQueen's lawyers say the only reason the Madden is a knock-off and not a pure counterfeit is the omission of the logo'd zipper pull. (L-R: McQueen, Madden.) [WWD]

NYTimes Issues Apology For Cintra Wilson Article

Hortense Smith — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EDT

In what is hopefully the final chapter in the JCPenney scandal of August 2009, the New York Times issued an apology of sorts for Cintra Wilson's now-notorious "Critical Shopper" takedown of JCPenney that appeared in the paper earlier this month. More »

You Can Look Chic At Penney's! (If You Have To.)

Sadie Stein — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:20:00 EDT

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Renata Espinosa: "Sailor striped knits paired with the slouchy denim-very Jean Paul Gaultier. A tie-dyed vest half wrapped around my neck like a scarf, layered under another long black knit vest over rubberized leggings? A little Rick Owens, maybe." [DailyBeast] More »

Gwyneth Does Designer Duds; Posh Hires Doppelgänger

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Gwyneth Paltrow's clothing line with Zoetees is hitting stores this month. The collection includes tee shirts, studded tank tops, and a grey oversized blazer — fine basics, but there's no indication why the line should start at £100. [Elle UK]

Wars Of Words: Week, Penney's Fracas, Blessedly Over

Sadie Stein — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EDT

In the days since we gave our take on Cintra Wilson's J.C. Penney review, the thing's taken on a life of its own: Wilson's three apologies, a barrage of abuse on her site and a lot of media coverage. More »

Roisin Murphy Calls Lady Gaga "A Poor Imitation Of Me"; Katie Holmes Is Launching A Fashion Line

Jenna Sauers — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

We never thought of Lady Gaga's style as something one should actually seek to take credit for, but Roisin Murphy apparently feels differently. [Refinery29]

Michael's Moonwalk Glove Under The Hammer; Jil's Uniqlo Line Costs $21

Jenna Sauers — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

A rare, left-handed Michael Jackson glove — the one the star wore when he unveiled his moonwalk at Motown's 25th anniversary in 1983 — is to be auctioned in November at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. [CTV]

Mea Culpas?

Sadie Stein — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:30:00 EDT

On her website, Cintra Wilson "apologizes" for giving the impression of "cackling and snickering at the expense of overweight persons." [CintraWilson] More »

Times Writer Finds J.C. Penney's Focus On Fat People Clever, Amusing

Sadie Stein — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:40:00 EDT

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"Why would this dowdy Middle American entity waddle into Midtown in its big old shorts and flip-flops without even bothering to update its ancient Helvetica Light logo?" asks the Times' Cintra Wilson in a remarkably nasty piece. Brace yourselves, kids. More »

Stella McCartney And Ali Hewson Lawyer Up; Agyness Does Jacko

Jenna Sauers — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Bono's wife Ali Hewson is suing Stella McCartney over the title of her unreleased perfume, "Nude." Hewson, who also has a sustainable fashion brand, oversees Nude Skincare, and feels that McCartney's brand is too close to her own. [Daily Mail]

Christian Louboutin Creates Sky High, Obscene, Snake Stilettos

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:30:00 EDT

This shoe is made by Christian Louboutin, out of python skin, leather, cobbler's glue, and, we assume, diamond-plated unicorn farts. Because what else could justify a $2,875 price tag? Happy recession! [The.Life.Files]

Sleep In Cindy Crawford's Bed This Fall; Have A Cocktail While You Shop?

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Cindy Crawford hasn't been back in the public eye for naught as of late — turns out she's launching a homewares line with J.C. Penney, which will be in stores nationwide this September.