It appears J Crew is filing bankruptcy this weekend and brooks bros might not be too far behind. What are consultants going to wear when we eventually get back to work??

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I imagine worst case they would still have an e-commerce site. At least some stores will likely close though. Like A1 said, doesn’t mean they will go away since it’s just chapter 11 right now.

I love J Crew and BB!!

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Lulu's for pants!

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Express, Banana, CT still seem to be fine.

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Also FYI bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily mean the company ceases to exist - I doubt jcrew and brooks brothers are going to disappear indefinitely

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Hopefully the too small side of my closet lol

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#Banana4Life

Also, Charles Trywhitt

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Sweats

I thought sweatpants, yoga pants and no-pants were now office attire? 😬

Bankruptcy does not mean they will liquidate their entire business. Obviously these are unusual times and who knows what the retail landscape will look like in 3-5-8 months. But...step by step.

They’ll go eCommerce first, and gradually become like Bonobos and SuitSupply. Fewer, smaller stores that are basically showrooms for sizing—a marketing expense.

Gotten get on that Mizzen + Main lyfe. Best shirts I’ve ever owned and no dry cleaning

Proper menswear?

Charles T, T Lewin, and some Madewell

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