Club Monaco: Adventures in decent clothing and horrible marketing

[lofigeek]

Soontimes,

Before the end of April is what I heard, I can't remember the exact date.

 

[Dr Huh?]

April 11th.

 

[Dr Huh?]

So the online store is now up for Canada. Site looks nice, sparse design. It's handy to know the names of certain items and have the prices readily available. Hoping for a sale in the next month or so.

 

[malaujai]

^ I don't see it yet! Got a link?

 

[Dr Huh?]

Right here: http://www.clubmonaco.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=12243591&ab=global_men

The placeholder is still up, which is why you can't find it right away.

 

[Raindrop]

So the online store is now up for Canada. Site looks nice, sparse design. It's handy to know the names of certain items and have the prices readily available. Hoping for a sale in the next month or so.

Not looking good lol

Some of the jackets I've been eyeing are already sold out in the size I want -___-

Curse online Club Monaco!

 

[Dr Huh?]

Would having the online store really affect sales that much? Really, all it does is give you another option for buying their clothes. The only advantage would be in clothes going on sale, and people snatching them up online, but I'd be surprised if you couldn't still find stuff on sale in the actual stores.

 

[malaujai]

I'm guessing that online stock and the in store stock differs... Can't see them shipping out a pair of on sale chinos or trousers directly from a store because someone ordered that size online... IMO, they will put the brick and mortar store in higher priority than online...

 

[Raindrop]

Would having the online store really affect sales that much? Really, all it does is give you another option for buying their clothes. The only advantage would be in clothes going on sale, and people snatching them up online, but I'd be surprised if you couldn't still find stuff on sale in the actual stores.

Yeah!

People are lazy. To drive/walk into a store, sort through a disorganized mountain of crap (sales section) and picking out something that looks good + in your size takes a lot more effort than sitting behind a computer + browsing through the entire selection in less than 20s + select/click checkout.

I can't believe some people actually buy CM at full retail too! (a lot of stuff are sold out in XS on the US site)

 

[gwydion]

http://i.imgur.com/uiR0t.jpg

-.-

 

[Dairy Phobic]



Right here: http://www.clubmonaco.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=12243591&ab=global_men
The placeholder is still up, which is why you can't find it right away.

when i select shipping to canada, the placeholder pops up again.... how do i get rid of it

 

[Dr Huh?]



http://i.imgur.com/uiR0t.jpg
-.-

Damn, that's kind of funny.

when i select shipping to canada, the placeholder pops up again.... how do i get rid of it

I don't know. The site seems to be a bit buggy. If I click on my link, I'm taken to the placeholder. If I click on it again, I'm taken to the actual online store.

 

[Meis]



I'm guessing that online stock and the in store stock differs... Can't see them shipping out a pair of on sale chinos or trousers directly from a store because someone ordered that size online... IMO, they will put the brick and mortar store in higher priority than online...

This.

It's how Barney's is... the B&M stores and the online shop are separate, with the exception that you can buy online and return in-store.

 

[malaujai]

Just went into a CM today and tried on a pair of the lightweight chino's they usually have for S/S. The navy colour caught my eye and when I walked over to them the sales told me that the Davis fit has been redesigned and are slimmer now. I also noticed that they crotch isn't as low and so the thigh areas seem to be slimmer as well which are welcome changes on my end. At $70 they are not a bad alternative to the more expensive chino's that exist, but as everyone knows, give it a bit of time and they'll either go on sale or you can get them on promotion...

Should mention though that I've previously owned a pair of the khaki/tan coloured lightweight chino's, as well as another friend of mine, and both pairs ripped beyond repair. For me, I was actually walking around a hill-y area and needed to jump up onto a ledge when they ripped from my knee all the way up to ******. I think my friend's ripped from consistent cycling... The lightweight fabric doesn't seem to be too durable, but should be alright for everyday activities and they are actually pretty comfy and breathable in the summer.... Just my 2 cents

 

[James_M]

I noticed the navy ones as well. They're a nice colour. Based on your description of sizing do you suggest going up a half size from last year? I bought a grey pair and they fit well but if they're slimmer now I'm not so sure.