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11 Facts You Never Knew About J. Crew

October 30, 2015 by Ella Cajayon
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If you consider yourself an avid J. Crew shopper, we're about to challenge your knowledge on the retailer. Do you know all these tricks to shopping cheap at J.Crew? What about fun facts about the brand? Find out everything by clicking through the slideshow!

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Get on that J.Crew card life! By signing up, you’ll receive 10% off your first purchase. Afterwards, you'll earn points based on every purchase moving forward. The more you spend, the more you save. For every $500 you spend, you’ll receive a $25 rewards card. On top of that, you'll have access to complimentary alterations and early access to special sales!
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Want lower prices? Well, if you weren't aware there are J. Crew Factory stores! They also have an online store. On top of already lower-than-usual prices, sometimes they'll have sales as good as 40% off the entire store.

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There's this website called ThreadStats and it's a game changer. It will actually send you updates on J.Crew items when the price goes up or down.

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Are you a student or a teacher? If so, you have a personal discount at J. Crew! Just present a valid photo ID at checkout to receive 15% off all in-store purchases.

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If you haven't heard of J. Crew's budget friendly alternative J. Crew Mercantile, it's a must!

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Do your homework! When you compare online versus in-store prices, sometimes you'll find that certain J. Crew products are cheaper online than they are in store. And, if you do find something on their official website that’s retailed as less expensive than it's marked in the store, you should request to be given the online price!
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Get talking. J. Crew will have secret sales, that is sales that they do not particularly advertise. The next time you're in the store, try asking a sales associate if there are any upcoming sales! Maybe they will throw in that there are upcoming sales, despite a lack of advertisement for them.

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J. Crew held their first women's presentation at New York Fashion Week back in September 13, 2011 at Lincoln Center.
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Jenna Lyons, the creative director and president of J. Crew, started working at J.Crew in 1991 as a men's assistant rugby shirt designer when she was 21.

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The J. Crew Style Guide shoots have taken place in over 40 countries! The Style Guide shoots are photoshoots for the latest J. Crew collections and campaigns.

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J. Crew gives back. Since 2013, the company has worked to raise awareness for several charities, like their Save the Bees initiative (with Donald Robertson) and the David Sheldrick Wildlife trust (with Hugo Guinness).
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