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Free People is a women's clothing store operated by Urban Outfitters, which also operates the brand Anthropologie. The brand started out as an online shop only. As it grew in fame stores began to pop up everywhere. The first location opened at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, in 2002. As of March 2010 there are 35 store locations, across 11 states. Some of the newest stores are in Chicago, Illinois; Austin, Texas; and Santa Barbara, California.

Free People has colorful, eccentric, creative designs. Free People announced to its employers in May 2009 that it would have to change it's look drastically to stay afloat in the dampened economy. Free People, once boasting "fairy-Tale" lines and with victorian and goth influenced clothing was no more. The clothes became more basic and simple, which ultimately stripped the brand of what it originally set out be. It was no longer creative, mystical, unique, or daring. The clothes went from being produced in the USA and India to China. And the quality went to the grave as well. Today it is renowned for its use of floral and faunal leitmotivs throughout its line. The pieces are reminiscent of 'Boho-chic' styles, and are somewhat quirky.

The clothing line can be found at Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor,^[1] and other department stores.

References

^ http://whatsin.tjmaxx.com/tags.jspa?tag=brand%7CFree_People

External links

Official website
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For a complete list of store locations, here.

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-'''Free People''' is a women's [[clothing]] store operated by [[Urban Outfitters]], which also operates the brand [[Anthropologie]]. The brand started out as an online shop only. As it grew in fame stores began to pop up everywhere.  The first location opened at [[Westfield Garden State Plaza]] in [[Paramus]], [[New Jersey]], in 2002.  As of July 2010 there are 36 store locations across 11 states, with the 37th store slated to open in [[Scottsdale, AZ]] in late summer 2010. For a complete list of store locations, click [http://www.freepeople.com/help-and-info-store-locations/ here.]
+'''Free People''' is a women's [[clothing]] store operated by [[Urban Outfitters]], which also operates the brand [[Anthropologie]]. The brand started out as an online shop only. As it grew in fame stores began to pop up everywhere.  The first location opened at [[Westfield Garden State Plaza]] in [[Paramus]], [[New Jersey]], in 2002.  As of March 2010 there are 35 store locations, across 11 states. Some of the newest stores are in [[Chicago, Illinois]]; [[Austin, Texas]]; and [[Santa Barbara, California]].
-Free People has colorful, eccentric, creative designs. Free People announced to its employers in May 2009 that it would have to change it's look drastically to stay afloat in the dampened economy. Free People, once boasting "fairy-tale" lines and with victorian and goth influenced clothing was no more. The design emphasis became more basic and simple to appeal to a larger pool of shoppers, which initially alienated fans of the brand, but also expanded the brand's influence and popularity. The brand's choice to branch out in design direction in 2009 also led to its more trendy or "going out" basics to rise in popularity. Recently, Free People has returned to its roots and now expertly balances the mix between its original bohemian, quirky, delicate look and its smaller collection of trendier, more basic items (think sequin slips, scrunched mini skirts, and body-hugging solid dresses). Despite this, Free People is renowned for its use of floral and faunal leitmotivs throughout its line, as well as delicate embroidery and thoughtful details, and these qualities are what keep dedicated fans of brand returning.
+Free People has colorful, eccentric, creative designs. Free People announced to its employers in May 2009 that it would have to change it's look drastically to stay afloat in the dampened economy. Free People, once boasting "fairy-Tale" lines and with victorian and goth influenced clothing was no more. The clothes became more basic and simple, which ultimately stripped the brand of what it originally set out be. It was no longer creative, mystical, unique, or daring. The clothes went from being produced in the USA and India to China. And the quality went to the grave as well. Today it is renowned for its use of floral and faunal leitmotivs throughout its line. The pieces are reminiscent of '[[Boho-chic]]' styles, and are somewhat quirky.
-The wholesale clothing line, which is more limited than the boutique and online collections, can be found at [[Bloomingdale's]], [[Macy's]], [[Nordstrom]], [[Lord & Taylor]],<ref>http://whatsin.tjmaxx.com/tags.jspa?tag=brand%7CFree_People</ref> and other department stores.
+The clothing line can be found at [[Bloomingdale's]], [[Macy's]], [[Nordstrom]], [[Lord & Taylor]],<ref>http://whatsin.tjmaxx.com/tags.jspa?tag=brand%7CFree_People</ref> and other department stores.
 == References ==
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 *{{Official|http://www.freepeople.com}}
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+*For a complete list of store locations, [http://www.freepeople.com/help-and-info-store-locations/ here.]
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