A longtime fan of both J. Peterman's clothing and characteristically bizarre copy sent us this "Temptress" dress. "This seems really out of character for this company — their usual style is spicy, but not rape-y!" she pointed out.
Spring has sprung, and if you're looking for dreamy dresses shilled through illustrations and creative writing essays, the J. Peterman catalog is for you!
It's not just a Seinfeld joke: The J. Peterman catalog exists, and it's still in the business of attempting to shill clothes by evoking mystery and telling romantic tales.
A reader writes: "J. Peterman's descriptions are interesting to begin with, but the description for this skirt is downright sexist. And the description for this tunic is downright ridiculous. (Eunuchs? Mating Peacocks? Really?)" So… Thoughts? What do we think of these lines: "At a time when men are getting facials and…
In all honesty, I thought the J. Peterman catalog was dead. I remember it as something I used to read on the toilet in high school, and later heard the people on Seinfeld joking about. So when I went over to my mom's house and saw it on the table, my jaw dropped. It is the same as ever: A noble attempt to inject…
