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Journelle is a luxury lingerie company based in New York. Founded by Claire Chambers,[3] the name Journelle comes from the archaic French word journellement meaning 'daily', as lingerie is designed to be worn every day.
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| Industry | Apparel |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007[1] |
| Founder | Claire Chambers[1] |
| Headquarters | |
Number of locations | 4 (Dec 2011)[2] |
Area served | United States and Canada |
| Products | Bras Panties Hosiery Lingerie sleepwear loungewear |
Number of employees | 70 |
| Website | journelle |
Locations
editNew York
editJournelle's flagship store in Union Square opened its doors in December 2007. In November 2010, Journelle opened a store in Soho at 125 Mercer St. In 2011, Journelle opened its Upper East Side store on the corner of 73rd St. and 3rd Ave.[citation needed]
Chicago
editIn November 2015, Journelle opened its Chicago location at 1725 N. Damen Street between Willow and Wabansia Chicago, IL 60647.[1][4]
Products
editJournelle carries lingerie ranging from everyday basics to special occasions. It is known to have "pretty, lacy, delicate lingerie".[5] The store also stocks loungewear, hosiery, shapewear, and accessories. Some brands and designers they carry include Chantelle, Hanky Panky, Eberjey, Fleur of England, Wolford, Natori, Simone Perele, and La Perla.[citation needed]
In February 2013, the company bottled its signature scent, The Linden flower, and created its own lingerie wash. Before the 2012 holiday season, it debuted luxury sleepwear under its company name and launched its full Journelle Collection, AW15.[citation needed]
The Grey Lady
editDuring the summer of 2013, Journelle launched a mobile pop-up shop road trip. The company retrofitted a 1970 Land Yacht Airstream to resemble the stores' aesthetic and atmosphere, complete with a tucked away dressing room, a lounging banquette, and custom shelving.[6] The airstream, named the Grey Lady, kicked off the summer in Sag Harbor, then travelled to Boston, Chicago, and Washington D.C. During New York Fashion Week, the Grey Lady popped up at the Standard Hotel's High Line location.[7]
The road trip served as a way for Journelle to meet already loyal customers and introduce them to the personal in-store experience, as well as a way to test top e-commerce markets for potential store expansion.[6]
Free The Girls
editIn 2012, Journelle began an annual partnership with the nonprofit Free The Girls for a Spring Cleaning bra drive. Journelle collects gently used bras to send to the organization, which supports women who have been rescued from trafficking.[8] Journelle runs the drive in each of their stores, as well as online, offering discounts to participants who donate gently used bras. They also donate $1 for each bra donated.[9]
The bras are delivered by Free The Girls to safe houses in Mozambique that assist former trafficking victims in selling the bras to local women.. By earning their wages and building their business model, these women can support themselves and their families.[8]
History
editClaire Chambers founded Journelle in 2007, opening additional stores in SoHo and Miami Beach in 2010,[10] and on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 2011.[11] In 2013, Triumph International acquired a majority stake in Journelle. Chambers departed in 2015[12] shortly before opening their Chicago store.
In the summer of 2019, Journelle was acquired by Cosabella co-chief executive officer and creative director Guido Campello and his wife Sapna Palep.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b c Iredale, Jessica (19 August 2015). "Journelle Launches Private Label Lingerie Collection". Fashion News. Women's Wear Daily. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0149-5380. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ Monget, Karyn; Ianaccone, Thomas (9 December 2011). "Journelle Expands Franchise". Women's Wear Daily. Vol. 202, no. 121. United States: Penske Media Corporation. p. 10. ISSN 0149-5380. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ Casserly, Meghan (14 October 2011). "Journelle CEO Claire Chambers To Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Never Stop Networking". Forbes. United States. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Journelle". Time Out Chicago. August 18, 2016. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ "7 Lingerie Stores That Aren't Victoria's Secret". The Huffington Post. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Shop Spotlight: Journelle Airstream". Rue Daily. 25 November 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Monget, Karyn (4 September 2013). "Journelle Hits the Road in Vintage Airstream Trailer". Fashion News. Women's Wear Daily. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Our Story". Free The Girls. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ "Journelle Spring Cleaning Bra Drive". Free The Girls. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ^ Kleinman, Rebecca (March 1, 2010). "Journelle Opens in Miami Beach". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Yannetta, Tiffany (December 12, 2011). "Journelle Takes Its Lingerie Uptown to Third Avenue". Racked. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Hughs, Aria (October 29, 2015). "Journelle's Founder and CEO Leaves Company". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Ell, Kellie (October 15, 2019). "Lingerie Company Journelle Gets New Owners, Seeks to Expand Into Medical". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved October 15, 2019.