A special J. Crew opens in Thousand Oaks

Lovers of the preppy chic retailer J. Crew have something more than just the monthly catalog to get excited about. A new J. Crew “specialty shop” opened at the Oaks Shopping Center in Thousand Oaks this week, offering several personalized amenities.

One of the highlights is the “Weekend Getaway” bag: sales associates pack vacation essentials tailored to your trip and taste into a signature Amagansett tote. They start at $98. Recently, Reese Witherspoon had one personalized for daughter Ava, with her name stitched on the outside and the tot’s favorite goodies packed inside. For girls eyeing a J. Crew wedding dress, there are private shopping appointments, for no additional cost, during or after store hours. And for the Park Avenue preppy type, there is a selection from the J. Crew Runway collection of higher-end pieces. At last, super fans can snap up their madras plaids and make sure their grosgrain trims match — in peace.