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uniquely-ironic's post last week about dressing green reminded me of a story I read online about Sarah Jessica Parker's (Sex And The City) new clothing line, Bitten.
 
I wasn't surprised that Parker would come out with her own clothing line.  After all, her Sex character Carrie Bradshaw is well known for her great fashion sense- but what i was surprised to read is that instead of going the high fashion/expensive route, Parker is launching a low-price, high-fashion line available exclusively at Steve & Barry's stores. Everything in the collection comes in sizes 2–22 and costs less than $20!
The line will be available to purchase on June 7th but you can get a sneak peak of the line on her official website, www.bittensjp.com

The “Bitten” collection is Parker’s first-ever apparel line, which she teamed up with Steve Barry’s to produce. The collection aims to offer high-quality, affordably priced sportswear for women of all ages and sizes.

Women should be able to wear great clothes and not lie in bed at night feeling guilty about how much money they’ve spent. High quality, luxurious clothes do not need to cost as much as we’ve been led to think.”

Parker's new line includes:  suit separates, shoes, shirts, dresses, lingerie, denim, T-shirts, nightgowns, cashmere sweaters, swimwear and accessories.  I saw a great tote bag for $9.98!  I mean how can you go wrong?

I had never heard of Steve and Barry's - but they claim to hold down costs by doing 0 advertizing, their own manufacturing, and selling in large volumes. 

There are 200 Steve and Barry stores in 33 states.  They're based in Washington NY.

Have you ever seen a Steve and Barry's? 

You can bet i'll be on the lookout for one.

 



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  • quietone said on Jun 07, 2008....
    well, I can't see where I would really wear any of those that are on her "key look".  and no I have never head of Steve and Barry's or seen a store either.. hmm.  I did see in one of those magazines where she was wearing one of her under $20 dresses though.  I didn't particually care for that one either. I am sure there will be lots of people who will like and enjoy the style and the price!
  • gingersoul said on Jun 07, 2008....
    Secret.......well......having a 13 y-o super fashionista daughter.....i am well aware of the existence of Steve & Barry......lol..

    Actually, my lovely kid dragged me there one week after they opened their first store here in Dallas.......

    I can tell you this....cheap is cheap.....no matter who put their signature on i....

    That stuff is low cost but so are their fabric...first of all.....the shirts are stiff, i mean the cotton is of a very bad quality, then the jeans are badly cut, and you have to be almost anorexic to fit in them... 

    SJP is borderline with anorexia lately, if you ask me......she went from being  a pretty petite girl to skinny bones.....

    So don't get too excited..... :-)

    Maybe the accessories are ok...but overall .....a big disappointment.
     
  • mobil said on Jun 07, 2008....
    I don't know Steve or Barry, have never seen one of their 33 stores either. Then I don't live in the fashion center of the universe either.
     
    I wonder when they'll come out with a show sex in the country?
  • satyr said on Jun 07, 2008....
    We have a Steve and Barry's here in the mall, SL.  I've alerted the wife to the line....that will probably cost me a paycheck!!! - LOL.
  • crybabylu said on Jun 07, 2008....
    I was asking my husband if we ever seen any Steve and Barry's while we were out on the road, and neither of us could remember, but we always stopped at Fred Meyers, or how ever it is spelled, and might not have noticed.  good post, secretlife
  • vacantmind said on Jun 07, 2008....

    I love Steve & Barry's! Even though her line wasn't due to release until today the store here did an early release. I like some of it. Her line is comparible to Old Navy's clothes. Its a step up from what Steve and Barry's usually carries. I actually bought a few shirts from the line to workout in.

    The store is an awesome place for teenage boy clothes. Mine don't really care what happens to their clothes in the first place. A pair $50 jeans will last just as long as the $10 pair.

  • Eilan said on Jun 07, 2008....
    I love Steve & Barry's!  It's a great place to get college logo t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, etc. and lots of other clothes for cheap.  The store I went to must have done an early release as well, because I bought a "Bitten" shirt (for $8.98!) in my favorite color about a month ago.  Venus Williams (or maybe it's Serena?) also has a clothing line at Steve & Barry's.

    My husband gets jeans there.  They're cheap enough that he doesn't care if he messes them up doing work around the house.
  • woman said on Jun 07, 2008....
    We have a Steve and Barry's. If you are looking for quality clothing it is not the place, so I wonder what SJP line would be like. That's not a woman who wears cheap clothing! Steve & Barry's is fine for bargain shopping and just for fun for youngsters. As a teacher in an area that has a lot of people on a tight budget, I see lots of children happy with their new, affordable clothes. It has it's place but for SJP?? have to check it out. By the way, I saw the movie Sex in the City today. Girls night out movie!
  • secretlife said on Jun 07, 2008....
    quiet:  i looked at the "key looks" and thought there were some cute things there for my daughters.  and the price seems reasonable.   And i loved that one tote bag...for ME!!! lol
     
    ginger:  i looked up Steve and Barry's and there are two in malls near me.  They're new to this area....but I'm going to check them out for the kids.  i can't believe they sell jeans for $10!  and i saw a few jackets that looked cute.
     
    i'll have to see about the quality.  that was my first guess --- that the quality wouldn't be great.  but they advertise that baseketball sneaker that looked awfully good for $12, and my son goes thru shoes like crazy!
     
    not getting my hopes up, but sure willing to have a look see-
     
    mobil:  i thought you were working on that sex in the country movie?
     
    satyr:  you'll have to let me know what your wife comes home with.  ok?
     
    dee:  i completely missed the whole Steve and Barry's thing too.  I was telling my sister's aide about this place the other day, and she's 10 years younger than i am and had never heard about it.  But as we paged thru SJP's line, she was excited and found one near her home.  Their add had some "special" where everything in the store was under 8.98!!!!!! 
     
    vacant:  i was wondering if her stuff would be on par with Old Navy.  Both my girls love to shop there, and the prices, while not bad, sure aren't as cheap.  My son is 12, and growing, and i'm looking forward to getting him clothes that won't break my heart when they don't fit after a few months!
     
    Eilan:  i saw all the sports clothes and university wear when i went to the Steve and Barry's website.  How can you beat the prices? 
     
    woman:  I never guessed SJP for a cheap clothing line either-  i was sure she'd go the route of vera wang at kohls - or jennifer lopez at macys.....
     
    but i'm sure the kids will appreciate being able to afford some trendy new affordable clothes!
     
    a couple other soulcasters wrote last week about seeing the Sex in the City movie with their girlfriends and having a great time.  did you enjoy it??
     
     
     
  • husbandhater said on Jun 07, 2008....
    I think I've been BITTEN. Some of that stuff is so cute and my God the prices? That can't be real and if it is I guarentee you it won't be for long!
  • husbandhater said on Jun 07, 2008....
    Found one near me thanks for the blog and I will let you know about my visit.
  • brit said on Jun 07, 2008....
    There's a Steve & Barry's near me and I went to check it out. Not to knock SJP or anything, but it was all low-quality and poor fit. Her clothing is cut for little girls. Old Navy has better clothing than Steve & Barry's.
  • killingme4u said on Jun 08, 2008....
    hi secret.....    :))
  • queenparanoia said on Jun 08, 2008....
    i just check out the website! so cute!!! the clothes are great!!! =)
  • RollingC said on Jun 08, 2008....
    That's good news for the everyday hard working women that have to juggle dressing good with raising a family on a limited income with rising prices which always seem to outdistance the regular wages.
    There's only one store here in Dade County but hey, that's better than none.  :^)
    Rc
  • everythingyouthink said on Jul 03, 2008....
    I want to confess right here and now that I never made it through an entire episode of Sex in the City.  I don't know what my problem is, but I just can't get into it! 

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