It’s Friday, and that means another installation of Catalog Police. Normally, I critique bizarre styles in current mail-order catalogs. But since I’m in Miami — far away from my mailbox — I asked my mom if she had any catalogs lying around. She had only one: a 1902 Sears & Roebuck catalog she picked up at an […]
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The 5 Kookiest NYC Holiday Windows
Happy Friday! Typically, Fridays typically mean another installation of Catalog Police — wherein I critique and review mail-order atrocities. But today isn’t just any Friday — it’s the Friday before VACATION. And as my special gift, I braved the cold temperatures, mean streets and hordes of tourists to review NYC’s holiday window displays. Here’s my list of […]
Catalog Police: Anthropologie Holiday Lookbook 2014
Christmas is less than two weeks away, and Anthropologie wants you to know IT HAS GIFTS FOR YOU TO BUY! I took a look at the selection, and I can confirm that Anthropologie has plenty of gifts for the people you just HAVE to buy for — like your tax preparer at H&R Block, that discreet Walgreens cashier and your […]
Catalog Police: Free People December 2014
Happy Friday! Welcome back to Catalog Police, my weekly shakedown of mail-order atrocities. This week, we’re examining Free People’s latest catalog, which inexplicably ignores the fact that it’s freezing outside and aims for the tropics, with a side of desert boho. Let’s dig a little deeper. I’m sick of backpacks already — but WHAT is that monstrosity on […]
Catalog Police: Revolve Holiday Lookbook 2014
Happy Friday! Welcome back to Catalog Police, my weekly critique of mail-order catalogs — the bad, the worse and the OH NO THEY DIDN’T. Today, we’re focused on Revolve, which just released its holiday lookbook. As I’ve come to expect from Revolve, the theme for this holiday is: wear as little as possible! The dresses were […]
Catalog Police: Anthropologie November 2014 Edition
Happy Friday! Today’s Catalog Police focuses on Anthropologie’s latest catalog, which is a mixed bag of mid-market bohemia and inappropriate hiking outfits. Confused? Me too! Let’s dig in. If you’re stumped on a holiday gift for the Oliver Twist in your life, fear not! I’m sure these $158 patchwork jeans will be on clearance in no […]
Catalog Police: Free People November 2014 Edition
Free People has been a familiar face here on Catalog Police. They’re back for this week’s installment — but there’s good news. This catalog lacked many of the over-the-top boho sexpot looks I’ve complained about in past installments. This month’s catalog included plenty of dreamy dresses and snuggly sweaters. That said, I had some major […]
Catalog Police: J. Crew Nov. 2014 Style Guide
Happy Friday! Welcome to Catalog Police, where I review various catalogs and lookbooks to pinpoint the bad, the mediocre and the over-priced. Today, we’re dissecting J.Crew’s latest style guide, which is awash in a sea of sweaters, scarves and puffer vests in colors spanning oatmeal and cotton candy. The assortment is as exciting as a shot of sodium pentothal […]
Catalog Police: Madewell x Sézane Lookbook
Happy Friday! Welcome to Catalog Police, where I review various catalogs and lookbooks to pinpoint the bad, the mediocre and the over-priced. Today, we will be discussing the Madewell x Sézane collaboration. For the uninitiated, Sézane is a French brand that is famous for its relaxed-basics-with-flair. Many style sites have hailed this collection as the best thing since baguettes […]
Catalog Police: Alexander Wang for H&M Edition
Today’s Catalog Police is a little unorthodox because the subject is not an actual mail order catalog. Instead, we’ll be covering the full lookbook from the much-anticipated Alexander Wang for H&M collaboration. I’ll preface my critique by stating: These looks were developed for a fast fashion clientele and do not echo the versatility, quality and uniqueness of the mainstream Alexnader […]