I love Free People so much. Their wackadoodle lookbooks are gifts that keep on giving. In this installment of Catalog Police, I’ll be critiquing some of the crazier items they’re peddling. Oh, Free People. Never change! First things first: It’s almost 90 degrees outside. Maybe take a layer off for the AUGUST catalog? Second, this is a […]
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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: 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: Free People September 2015
Welcome back to Catalog Police – where I wield a samurai sword of justice against retail atrocities being perpetrated against innocent consumers. This week, I am judge, jury and executioner in the case against Free People, a repeat offender. Will Free People live up to its moniker? Or will I sentence them to my Google spam folder […]
Catalog Police: Free People August 2015 Edition
It’s time to unleash a new series of snark on the latest catalog to land on my doorstep. This week’s victim is Free People — a brand I actually love. (I wore their clothes almost exclusively for my Moroccan honeymoon.) But lately, the assortment has been hit-or-miss, mostly because the brand can’t decide who actually buys […]