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JCPenney Launches Bob Mackie Collection Bringing Red-Carpet Glamour to the Mass Market

The exclusive line anchors the retailer’s “Yes, JCPenney!” rebrand with inclusive sizing and sub-$300 pricing.

Overview

  • The fall collection is available starting Sept. 11 at select JCPenney stores and on JCPenney.com.
  • Designs include sequined and velvet dresses, jewel-toned cocktail pieces with beading and marabou accents, and jumpsuits featuring sculpted shoulders and dramatic slits.
  • Every item is priced under $300 and offered in sizes 2–24 as part of the retailer’s inclusivity strategy.
  • CEO Michelle Wlazlo said the collaboration merges the extraordinary with the everyday, while Bob Mackie’s team framed it as a chance for shoppers to dress like an icon.
  • Coverage highlights the timing ahead of New York Fashion Week, with some outlets linking the showgirl aesthetic to Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, a characterization not stated by the companies.