The RTW BlazerBy: Teresa Evans

BUDGET BRAND: A’GACI

A’GACI: A Brief HistoryTwo brothers launched

A’Gaci in 1972Now more than 40 stores

exist nationwide This company is

determined to help women of all ages find styles that would “complement both their growing wardrobes and their ever-changing and -differing lifestyles”

The store started off in Texas and the current CEO Jon Won, helped spread the now popular store nationwide.

EVALUATION OF A’GACI’S

BLAZER

Merchandise presentation: hanging.Visual Merchandising: it was also dressed on a

mannequin over a royal blue dress.Customer Service: a couple sales associates

greeted me and asked if I needed any assistance.Size, Layout, Restriction of the Fitting Room:

A’GACI is a expansive, two level store. The layout consists of sections cateogorized by theme/style and

color. The fitting rooms were big, but very dirty. Overall Experience: My overall shopping

experience was pleasant.The Blazer:

Garment designer/manufacturer label: A’GACIFiber Content & Care Instructions: 95% polyester,

5% spandexHand wash coldCountry of Origin: Taiwan

Detailed Garment Description: An ultra-cool moto jacket featuring contrast panels and an asymmetric

front zip closure. Round neck. Padded shoulders. Shoulder epaulets. Long sleeves.Suggested Retail Price: $32.50

Size Range Offered: S, M, LStyling- Fashion

Signature Design Elements: Motorcycle style jacket, black and white colorblock.

Image of Product as it relates to the Retailer: A statement piece to be worn either casually with

jeans, or over a nice dress.Target Customer; 16-30.

MODERATE BRAND: TOPSHOP

TopShop: A Brief History The TopShop brand began

in the basement of a department store back in 1964

Now they have over 300 stores in the UK and have stretched overseas to NYC & Chicago

In 2002 TopShop collaborated with & sponsored NEWGEN

Allows them to scoop up, and provide an international platform for the newest design stars

EVALUATION OF

TOPSHOP’S BLAZER

Merchandise presentation: Hanging.Visual Merchandising: None.Customer Service: Only one sales associate asked me if I needed help.Size, Layout, Restriction of the Fitting Room: This store was also expansive, has 2 levels, but the fitting rooms were nice and very well lit.Overall Experience: It was pleasant to be here, more due to the layout and visual merchandising throughout the store.The Blazer:Garment designer/manufacturer label: TOPSHOP.Fiber Content & Care Instructions: 80% Cotton,17% Polyester,3% Viscose. Dry clean only.Country of Origin: Imported from the UK.Detailed Garment Description: Lime, tailored crop jacket in boucle. Co-ords to shorts.Suggested Retail Price: $116.00. Size Range Offered: US 0-12.Styling- Classic.Signature Design Elements: The Boucle fabric, and classic fit.Image of Product as it relates to the Retailer: A classic blazer with a modern twist, that can be worn many ways. Target Customer (Include a demographic): 20-35.

BETTER BRAND: BEBE

Bebe: A Brief History In 1976 Manny Mashouf

founded the original Bebe Boutique in San Francisco◦ He is also the current CEO

Hamlet’s quote, “To be, or not to be.” inspired the store’s name

The Bebe woman is not defined by her look, but by her attitude: assertive, sexy, stylish, confident & cutting edge

Launch of BEBE SPORT in 2003

EVALUATION OF BEBE’S

BLAZER

Merchandise presentation: Hanging.Visual Merchandising: Dressed on a Mannequin with a black maxi dress.Customer Service: A woman kindly greeted me at the door, but other than that I felt like associates were giving me the you-can’t-afford-this look.Size, Layout, Restriction of the Fitting Room: Bebe had a smaller but very organized layout, only one floor, and fitting rooms were very nice and well lit. Overall Experience: Kind of awkward, but I wish I could afford this store. The Blazer: Garment designer/manufacturer label: Bebe.Fiber Content & Care Instructions:Country of Origin:Detailed Garment Description: 100% Polyester, Hand wash.Suggested Retail Price: $139.00. Size Range Offered: US 00-10.Styling- Trend.Signature Design Elements: Aztec print shoulder detail and draped front. Image of Product as it relates to the Retailer: A sexy design and fit makes this blazer a great addition to any style from work, to evening.Target Customer: 27-40.

Referenceshttp://www.agacistore.com

http://www.bebe.com

http://www.britishfashioncouncil.com/content/1144/NEWGEN

http://www.slideshare.net/jthommee/analysis-of-bebe-stores-inc-5478163

http://us.topshop.com