Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here.
Filed under:
Working It: East Dane
-
Photos by Driely S. for Racked
-
Jonathan Evans, Fashion Director is wearing an A.P.C. jacket,
-
What’s your worst shopping habit?
I’m sure I don’t have any idea what you’re talking about. (But actually, I do have a tendency to stock up on multiple versions of a highly specific piece of clothing when one would do just fine.)
-
What's the worst uniform or dress code rule you've had to follow in a job?
I did work at one spot that specifically forbade blue jeans but made no mention of other denim colors. That always seemed completely arbitrary and ridiculous to me. O -
Ashley Park, Senior Business Manager is wearing a BLK DNM jacket,
-
Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
I like the menswear inspired, boyish charm trend – skinny tailored jeans, boyfriend tees and denim button–ups. I’ll pass on pastels and floral prints. -
What do you splurge on, and what do you cheap out on?
Splurge on shoes and denim, cheap out on handbags.
What's the worst uniform or dress code rule you've had to follow in a job?
Pantsuits all day, every day. -
What was your worst fashion faux pas?
I still wear clogs a lot. Triumph of comfort over fashion.
What have you learned at East Dane about the fashion industry that you wouldn’t have known otherwise?
Men are picky! -
Chris Green, Apparel Buyer is wearing a Won Hundred varsity jacket,
-
What's the worst uniform or dress code rule you've had to follow in a job?
I haven’t really had dress code restrictions for work thankfully, but I think going to military school and having to wear a uniform for four years was enough. -
What have you learned at East Dane about the fashion industry that you wouldn’t have known otherwise?
There is a lot of analysis, research and flat dumb luck that turns into a successful or non-successful item.
What was an item -
What's your worst shopping habit?
Patrik Ervell—I just can’t seem to own enough of what he designs. -
Peter Haury, Merchant Assistant is wearing a Norse Projects sweatshirt,
-
Which trend do you really like, and which would you never be caught dead trying?
I really like to see the crew neck sweatshirt getting so much love lately. It’s a simple, comfortable staple that’s being re-imagined and elevated with mixed te -
Olivia Carrino, PR Associate is wearing an S&H Athletics jacket,
-
What was your worst fashion faux pas?
Two layered pastel popped collars in early high school, yikes.
What have you learned at East Dane about the fashion industry that you wouldn’t have known otherwise?
I have an int -
John Wong, Accessories Buyer is wearing a Marc Jacobs sweatshirt,
-
What's the worst uniform or dress code rule you've had to follow in a job?
I worked as a waiter at my parent’s restaurant for most of my teenage years and I remember having to wear this oversized short sleeve oxford button up with a pair of -
What are your favorite stores to shop at and why?
One of my favorites is a chain in Japan called Tokyo Hands. Every floor of the monolith, multi-level stores is dedicated to life’s daily essentials such as kitchen utensils, stationary, or c -
Stephanie Park, Divisional Merchandise Manager is wearing a Maison Kitsuné jacket,
-
What have you learned at East Dane about the fashion industry that you wouldn’t have known otherwise?
I have learned that even the most diligent and tech savviest of men are resistant to returning online purchases. Reasons vary, but the one