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Lolita Hazed
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
I wonder if the key is in the crystals?
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badmutha
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
I read the Louis Vuitton tree thingy as "money trees," which made me wonder about the origin and availability of said trees.
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Plum-Pie
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
It is bad how much I would like to own Yves and Pierre's omlette pan. I bet it's beautifully seasoned.
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odinsraven
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
Marcus Shenkenberg, Gabriel Aubry, and Derek Zoolander. That's it. I can count twenty years' worth of male models on one hand.
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Rooo sez BISH PLZ
11/18/09

@odinsraven: How could you overlook Hansel? He's so hot right now.
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CynicalPink
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
Gap, can we have a talk?

Just...stop, okay? Just stop with the gimmicks. It won't help. You were basically all I wore back in high school. The stuff was vaguely cute and inoffensive. For my boring self, it was just fine. Not too far overpriced, decent quality, and simple: that was your thing.

The fugly crap you've had in your stores for at least the last 5 years is what is killing you! Not a lack of ceiling mannequins!
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Jenna
11/18/09

@CynicalPink: If you haven't been back there in the last couple of months, it might surprise you. I was dubious when Patrick Robinson said he was going to completely re-do the collection, back to the drawing board style for fit, fabric, washes, finishes, thread, etc, since normally those "we worked FOUR YEARS on this collection" claims are so much hyperbolic bullshit. (Also, like Sadie, I try to avoid fast fashion.) But in August I bought a pair of their trousers -- mustard coloured, unlike anything else in my closet -- and they've become my favorite pants. They're flattering, really comfortable, don't need special treatment in the wash, and they have realistically sized pockets. (Also the Vena Cava collab dress I have always gets compliments.) Whaddayaknow, I kinda dig the new Gap.
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CynicalPink
11/18/09

@Jenna: Mustard trousers do sound awesome, but my biggest problem has been fit and price. Even when I do find something I like at the Gap, it's never worth the price. My second most common thought walking around that store is "That's cute, but it's not $60 cute." But again, it comes down to awkward fit for me. Even the cardigan I bought over the summer is boxy and awkward. None of my friends look good in it either.
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LaFemme
11/18/09

@CynicalPink: Are you small? I was in Gap this summer with a size 8 friend and she was snatching up cute tops in size XS/2. I haven't tried their pants, but as a petite person it seems their dresses and shirts are not going to work. At least, nothing besides their basic t-shirts (still prefer J.Crew's cut for those.)
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CynicalPink
11/18/09

@LaFemme: I'm a short "hourglass"...and by "hourglass" I mean "reasonable top half notwithstanding the chubby arms, and an ass and pair of thighs that confound the makers of jeans."

Gap jeans are a disaster on me in every sense of the word (regulars are too long, ankles are too short, not enough room in the thighs, inches of room at the waist), and on the off chance I find a shirt I can get in to, it's always too expensive for what it is.

I know at some point the judgment comes down to a matter of style and tastes, which is hard to make a blanket statement about. But even my friends who are all over the Gap aesthetic have trouble with fit and quality in the long term.
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BAngieB
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
What's strange is that all of Michelle's jewelry pieces are keys.
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Lolita Hazed
11/18/09

@BAngieB: Damn, you beat me to it!
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femme-bot
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
"It starts at $78"
So expect to pay $80 for a t-shirt.
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Rooo sez BISH PLZ
11/18/09

@femme-bot: You and your common sense are going to ruin all the fun, you know.
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Kivrin
11/18/09

In reply to Michelle's Jewelry, Zac's Lower-Priced Line, & Claudia's Cashmere
"Colorful crystals"? Gah, Dawn ruins everything!

#buffythevampireslayer
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LuvEwan
11/18/09

@Kivrin: Why would they even let Dawn into a Coach store? Don't they remember her shoplifting problem?
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femme-bot
11/17/09

In reply to Sophie Théallet Wins 200K; Lindsay Not Doing Jewelry Line
The Gap has come under fire from a Christian group that accuses it of failing to use the word "Christmas" in its holiday advertising and mailings

Why are some xtians so annoying? I mean, is there something in the bible I'm missing? I haven't heard Jewish (or Muslim people) people getting annoyed at the Gap for not mentioning Hanukkah (or Ramadan).
Seriously, some xtians, stop being babies/attention whores. Not everyone cares about you/your religion/your holiday. #sophietheallet
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whynotshesaid
11/13/09

In reply to Mind The Gap
I was already planning on hitting up the Gap/Old Navy to use the coupons I get that give me 30% off and a kickback to the charity of my choice (probably some horrible anti-"good person" one like CARE or Planned Parenthood). This has just confirmed my decision to do so. I wonder if I can do an anti-boycott, where I send them a receipt with a scribbled note that says, "SUCK IT, ASSMUNCHES." #thegap
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yellowviolet
11/13/09

In reply to Mind The Gap
Has anyone read the AFA's pledge they want you to sign?

"YES! I will boycott Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores this Christmas or until they begin prominently including "Christmas" in their advertising."

Reminds me of the time I decided to boycott JC Penney unless they decorated all their stores with crucifixes.

After all, we are a Christian nation. #thegap
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Asmo
11/13/09

In reply to Mind The Gap
You're being innapropriate AFA.

AFA.... you're being innapropriate.

If my family would let me get away with it, I think I'd skip Christmas altogether. #thegap
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notheretomakefriends
11/13/09

@Asmo: so inappropriate
rips of mic and starts talking to someone off camera #thegap
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Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.
11/13/09

In reply to Mind The Gap
I say we ditch everything and celebrate Festivus. #thegap
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Caeristhiona
11/13/09

@Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.: Christmakwanzakah, anyone?

Or Wintereen, that works too. #thegap
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msridiculous447
11/13/09

@Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.: You bring the pole, I'll get the feats of strength started. #thegap
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Highsmith
11/13/09

@Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.: I'm ready to air grievances. #thegap
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Remedios Varo can't see no huevos.
11/13/09

@msridiculous447: Great! I have some grievances I need to air. #thegap
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lurkerbynature
11/13/09

@Caeristhiona: I actually do take issue with "Christmakwanzakah." As far as I'm concerned, each holiday is unique and worth celebrating on its own, so smushing them all together is kind of insulting to everyone.

I see no problem with adding more holidays like Wintereen or Festivus though. #thegap
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Caeristhiona
11/13/09

@lurkerbynature: Fair enough.

I guess I just feel like that's the state of affairs anyway -- we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukah in our home (I'm Episcopalian, boyfriend is a Jew) and we get SO frustrated by the token Magen David getting shuffled in with the Christmas decorsplosion every year.

So we just use Christmakwanzakah as a joking way to say "THESE ARE ALL THE SAME TO CAPITALISM. Go Team White Bread America!" #thegap
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lurkerbynature
11/13/09

@Caeristhiona: That's a very good reason to do so. #thegap
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KATE!
11/13/09

In reply to Mind The Gap
they have a funny definition of the word censor....

because last time i checked, censorship was the knowing suppression of information and denial of its existence. but acknowledging the existence other cultures and traditions as well as being inclusive to those who engage in such traditions doesn't deny access to that information. in fact, im pretty sure we call it pluralism and generally considered to be a very good thing

of the afa, you and you weird evangelical dictionary. #thegap
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cand86
11/13/09

In reply to Mind The Gap
I was very pleased to see a Gap ad last night that mentioned not only Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukkah, but Solstice, too. That was pretty awesome. #thegap
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