Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

By Clark Mitchell
July 31, 2009

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Credit: Davies + Starr

“The sherbet colors of these jacquard pants and gauzy cover-up [on the next slide] are part of my new J.Crew collection, which was inspired by the pale-hued houses in Turks and Caicos.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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Sherbet-colored gauzy cover-upPacking Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“I never have time to read, except on the beach—right now, the book I’m carrying is In an Instant by Lee and Bob Woodruff.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“We created this raffia hat to collapse for easy packing.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“My everyday watch: a Rolex gold-band Oyster bracelet.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“I’m drawn to things that are timeless, like these Marni sunglasses.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“Our garment bag comes in bright colors and makes me happy when I’m on the road.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“I slather California Baby sunscreen all over myself and Beckett—it never washes off.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“The jersey Lomellina bikini uses a thick rubber strip rather than elastic in its waistband, so you can avoid the dreaded ‘muffin top’ effect.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“Metallic-gold J.Crew sandals are a great summer neutral.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“Nothing sets off a light tan better than pink Bobbi Brown lip gloss.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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“It’s meant for under your eyes, but I put Kiehl’s eye cream on my entire face, especially during a long flight.”Packing Tips From J.Crew's Creative Director

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