J. Crew shares up after Obamas don its clothing

[RamboLiberal]

Source: USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of J. Crew Group Inc. jumped Wednesday after news spread that many items worn by the first family during this week's inauguration events were from the national retailer.

President Barack Obama wore a white satin bow tie to all the Inaugural Balls Tuesday night. First lady Michelle Obama wore J. Crew gloves, a sweater and skirt from the company to different events. And daughters Malia and Sasha wore coats, dresses and other items from the retailer to various occasions celebrating their father's inauguration.

While the items were made specifically for the Obamas, J. Crew said customers can see highlights or similar items in upcoming seasons.

"We are thrilled to be a part of this historic event," Frank Muytjens, vice president of men's design at J. Crew, said in a statement.

Shares of J. Crew jumped 96 cents, more than 10%, in trading Wednesday to close at $9.99.



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[grannie4peace]

1. i know a woman who works there who thinks obama is a muslim!

i pray all the time she will really see him :):)

[Thrill]

2. you should say. So what if he is a muslim? Now what?

What difference does it make?

[grannie4peace]

3. i agree with you, i was just saying i knew she thought that...

i wasn't trying to say anything else :)

[Thrill]

8. I know. I was just saying. Thats what I say to peope now

And they just stand there speechless. Its not like they can scare anyone now that he's the President.

[grannie4peace]

12. and a good reply!

:hi:

[Kittycat]

4. Tell her that he eats babies, and you still voted for him.

[grannie4peace]

5. she also works w/ me & things were tense for awhile:):)

[Kittycat]

6. Sucks to be her, but three words ring in my head...

Get.Over.It. She needs to learn to cope :lol:

[Sebass1271]

10. tell her that her employer will not be happy to find out

that one of its employees is calling the President and one of its biggest customers a muslim. I am sure she would piss on her pants..

Does she knows her employer is the main designer of the Muslim -i-n Chief's daughters?

[2Design]

11. so what nationality and religion are the owners of J. Crew n/t

[grannie4peace]

13. i have no idea--

all i know is they moved to l'burg va to avoid paying union wages...& at the time they came they paid more than other companies here. (i'm lucky, the post office doesn't reflect local salaries)

[2Design]

14. delete

[EraOfResponsibility]

7. The Obamas are a single-family stimulus package :)

[Jefferson23]

9. ROFL, good one!

[Javaman]

15. I like their chinos. beyond that, meh. nt

[Javaman]

16. I like their chinos. beyond that, meh. nt