Lately, I’ve been fascinated by the so-called “return” of old-fashioned mall brands. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, all eyes are on J. Crew Now the brand has a whole new look under the leadership of Olympia Gayot, head of women’s design. While I hadn’t thought of shopping at a retailer before, I’ve found myself popping up on the site in recent months to see what’s interesting and new. The same is true of Banana Republic, another mall brand that recently surprised me with its luxury and high-end selection. It’s safe to say that brands like this have earned the top spot on my list of sites to check out during my daily market scan to see what’s interesting.
On my most recent visit to J. Crew, banana republicand another affordable favorite, MangoI discovered a few common themes throughout new part coming—seven more trendy items to be exact. While each of these retailers favors more classic style, they all seem to agree on these bestsellers for winter 2022. First, let’s explore what’s trending. at these retailers and see how each brand is doing their version.
