L.L. Bean is Turning Into J. Crew

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I have a Spring Edition Catalog from 1933 still in New Condition with an order form. I wonder if I can Place an order....

Perry of CT 12:34AM January 16, 2011

you guys are old and conservative. get a clue.

mike of NY 7:35AM September 09, 2010

You are dead on. For many years L.L. Bean was the real deal, selling quality mdse that did the job it was supposed to do. Their products were the top of the line, and they did not stoop to appeal to the fashion world. You could depend on everything they carried. Now, they are just another 'me too' catering to the fashion snots.

Roger Z. of VA 6:12PM August 18, 2010

The catalog you received is just one of the new lines--Signature Line-- designed for a younger and more fashionable customer. I assure you that every traditional item that L.L.Bean is known for is still available. L.L.Bean hasn't changed....we've progressed into the future.

Dan of ME 6:00AM August 16, 2010

Could not see the shirt that you like so well for the Chase advertisment. So sad.

Michael of OK 11:01AM August 15, 2010

I bet you said the same thing when Ford first showcased his horseless carriage.

TAJ of LA 10:01AM August 15, 2010

Lots of the L. L. Bean gear comes in Tall sizes. There are lots of us tall folks in Texas. I buy a lot of things from them (and Lands End also).

Bob of TX 11:07AM August 14, 2010

I go for the Ivy League Preppie look. I'm more of a Land's End guy.

steve of IL 9:34PM August 13, 2010

How old are you? They have to change. We are dying out. My father's middle name was aloysius - great name.

joe Mackey of ME 9:17PM August 13, 2010

What's wrong with LL Bean taking their business to 20 and 30 somethings? If they were removing the items that have defined them for the past 100 years, I would understand the angst, but this article sounds like the people that hate it when their favorite band gets discovered by "other" people. If they can bring their legendary quality, value, comfort and customer service to younger people, more power to them. It will only help them continue to keep our favorites in the product line. If you fear that the Signature line will somehow takeover the company (not likely) KEEP BUYING THE OLD STUFF. We're all voting with our dollars.

ATXBeaner of TX 5:53PM August 13, 2010