Timing Down Until the Close of Betsey Johnson

(sigh)

All of the Betsey Johnson Stores in Texas are officially closed. That's a bit of a depressing thought. I'd say about 95% of the time, if you'd go into the store, it would be cheaper than what is online, but now the internet is really the only option.

Betsey Johnson closing I've approached with the thought "wow, I may just be buying a piece of history." There's also something nice about buying something cool and when people ask you "where did you get it?" you know they won't be able to imitate.

I shall post up pictures of my finds later as this is a time sensitive posting. There are only three more days until July 22nd when everything officially closes. The website is odd, I know that. You click on all the links and at most one or two items show up. I'm not sure the reason for this, but what I do know is that they still have items available on their online eBay outlet, so why not on the website?

If you go to the search on the Betsey Johnson homepage and type in...oh "dress" or "skirt" there will be a full grid of what is still available which is definitely a lot more than what is showing up from the links.

Have at it. Buy something nice. Wear it proud. Betsey Johnson Store

Betsey in the Day...

It's hard for me to keep up with the news, but it's not hard for me to keep up with suspicious going out of business sales. I learned about a week ago the Betsey Johnson LLC filed for bankruptcy protection. And now everything must go.

I can't really think of anyone coming close to another Betsey Johnson. While she'll still design for Steve Madden, and the brand will still live on primarily because Betsey Johnson the brand is still strong...something feels a little lost. I feel like Volvo was sold to the Chinese all over again.

I recall buying a rather funky cool vintage suit back in the day. The brand was Joseph Magnin. I did some research, and found the really cool department store posters, but Joseph Magnin is a world that I discovered had come to an end long before I got to know it. I can't help but feel that some people will probably end up feeling that way about Betsey Johnson - delightfully discover the brand and then discover it's gone. Part of the disappointment is that Betsey Johnson was...to some degree, kind of a gateway designer. What other designer makes crazy cupcake tea dresses that utilize girlishness and cuteness to bring you down a rabbit hole into the world of fashion?

They weren't too different in terms of funkiness. (left) Betsey Johnson scarf, (right)Joseph Magnin Department Store Poster

It's a depressing sale. Outlets will be open the longest as they'll get the material that other stores can't sell. Texas? That means San Marcos folks.

There's a little reluctance to go on my side. There's also a dress I long since have not been able to fit into anymore that I'm inclined to sell...but at the same time I want to keep. Who knows, I have a hunch that Betsey Johnson will develop an eBay cult following.

...still...I don't fit into that dress.