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| locations = 5
| locations = 5
| owner = St. Mary Mead Co., Ltd.
| owner = St. Mary Mead Co., Ltd.
| url = https://www.janemarple-stmm.co.jp/
| url = {{Website|https://www.janemarple-stmm.co.jp/}}
| webshop = http://janemarple.shop-pro.jp/
| webshop = {{Webshop|http://janemarple.shop-pro.jp/}}
| twitter = https://twitter.com/JaneMarple_stmm
| twitter = {{Twitter|JaneMarple_stmm}}
| instagram = https://www.instagram.com/janemarple_official/
| instagram = {{IG|janemarple_official}}
| weibo = http://www.weibo.com/jmofficial
| weibo = {{Weibo|jmofficial}}
| current_status = Active
| current_status = Active
| lolibrary_link = https://lolibrary.org/brands/jane-marple
| lolibrary_link = https://lolibrary.org/brands/jane-marple
}}
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Jane Marple is a women's fashion brand known for their romantic and British traditional inspired clothing. They take their name from the character "Miss Marple" in Agatha Christie's detective novels, and the company name, St. Mary Mead, is from a town in the novel series.<ref name=":1" />
==Concept==
The brand describes themselves as: 
<blockquote>If only for a piece of clothing that is there, it was shining it can be like the happiness of the pieces ...
We started Jane Marple in a very small atelier on the side of a park in April 1985, cherishing pleasure of imagination and enjoyment of creativity…
searching for a door to FANTASIA…<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us|url=https://www.janemarple-stmm.co.jp/aboutus/|url-status=live|website=Jane Marple}}</ref></blockquote>
=== Sub-labels===
=====Jane Marple Dans Le Salon=====
Launched in 1994 as a high end women's line, Jane Marple Dans Le Salon is based on the concept of a 19th centruy salon where artists, poets and philosophers met. The designs are created with an "artisan spirit" in mind.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Jane Marple|url=https://www.fashion-press.net/brands/4452|url-status=live|website=Fashion Press}}</ref>
==History==
Jane Marple was founded in April 1985 by former MD Merchandiser, Yasuhiro Narita (成田保裕), and former [[MILK]] designer Megumi Murano (村野めぐみ).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Jane Marple|url=https://maidenclothing.net/user_data/gs_product_list.php?view=brand&bname=janemarple&sk=pdesc&st=exst|url-status=live|website=Maiden Clothing}}</ref> In 1988, the first directly managed Jane Marple store was opened on the 2nd floor of [[Laforet Harajuku]] Part II. The brand was given the task of doing the Christmas window display for the shopping center, and continued to do it for the next seven years.<ref name=":0" />
In 1992 Jane Marple released their first pairs of shoes, with two styles: scallop ankle shoes and ghillies shoes. Their signature 4-strap shoes would be released in 1994, and have continued to be released many times since.<ref name=":0" />
In 2006, Jane Marple collaborated with [[Blythe]] for a charity collection and designed the cover of the Blythe photobook. Jane Marple also collaborated with Ito Miyoko.<ref name=":0" />
In 2009, for the 35th Anniversary of Hello Kitty, Jane Marple collaborated with Hello Kitty producing clothing and accessory items. Jane Marple Also collaborated with Disney in 2012 to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth. <ref name=":0" />
==Notable Figures==
'''Megumi Murano (村野めぐみ)''' - Founder
'''Yasuhiro Narita (成田保裕)''' - Founder
==Characters & Design Motifs==
''This section is incomplete, you can help it by adding information about: Mascots, common/original design elements''
==Locations/Sales Model==
Jane Marple sells via their direct webshop, as well as through a number of directly managed and authorized distributor physical stores.<ref>https://www.janemarple-stmm.co.jp/shop-info/</ref>
===Shop List===
'''<u>Directly Managed Shops</u>'''
{| class="wikitable"
!Shop
!Country
!Address
!Status
!Socials
|-
| Harajuku
|Japan
|1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo [[Laforet Harajuku]] 2F
|Open
|n/a
|-
|Shinjuku
| Japan
|3-1-26 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Shinjuku Marui Annex 2F
|Open
|n/a
|-
|Nagoya
|Japan
|3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Nagoya PARCO West Building 2F
|Open
|n/a
|-
|Osaka
|Japan
| 2-1-13 Nishishinsaibashi , Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Mitsu Building 1F
|Open
|n/a
|-
|Fukuoka
|Japan
|1-2-41-101 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
|Open
|n/a
|}
'''<u>External Distributors</u>'''
{| class="wikitable"
!Shop
!Country
!Address
!Status
!Socials
|-
|BABY PINK MOON
|Japan
| 1-2-3 Central, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Sendai PARCO 4F
|Open
| n/a
|-
|Pua
|Japan
|1-19-1 Mizuho, ​​Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture
|Open
|n/a
|-
|GREEN'S TRADING
|Hong Kong
|2 / F, TOWER JORDAN, 6 BOWRING STREET, KOWLOON, HONG KONG
|Open
|n/a
|-
|Small Flower Pattern Fine Clothing
|Taiwan
|No.69 JingMing 1st Street, West Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan
|Open
|n/a
|}
==Tips for Identifying Pieces==
''As always, we recommend searching Lolibrary first both by item number and by any relevant tags/features. If neither of these bring up the item, the following are some tips for researching the mystery item, though you are always welcome to ask for assistance in the [https://discord.gg/s9kGmZpXUh Lolibrary Discord] or the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/324838797719110 What is that dress?] or [https://www.facebook.com/groups/747957563021453 EGL Research Center] Facebook groups as well.''
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d22wyBignoUonZAyu7L9yfD-WKUmddbHFeLb6-k2n6o/edit#gid=0 Tag & Item Code Guide] - Jane Marple has cycled through a number of different tag designs over the years; as such, the appearance of the tag itself can help us narrow down the release date of an item.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:JMRoyalStamp.jpeg|[https://lolibrary.org/items/jane-marple-royal-stamp-square-jsk Royal Stamp Square JSK]
File:JMSugarLogo.jpeg|[https://lolibrary.org/items/jane-marple-sugar-logo-square-op Sugar Logo Square OP]
File:JMNurseryLand.jpeg|[https://lolibrary.org/items/jane-marple-nursery-land-jsk Nursery Land JSK]
File:JMThemePrintUnisexTshirt.jpeg|[https://lolibrary.org/items/jane-marple-theme-print-unisex-t-shirt Theme Print Unisex T-shirt]
File:JMFruitPicnicGardeningBag.jpeg|[https://lolibrary.org/items/jane-marple-fruit-picnic-gardening-bag Fruit Picnic Gardening Bag]
</gallery>
==Footnotes==
<references />
[[Category:Brands]]
[[Category:Brands]]
[[Category:Brands]]

Latest revision as of 21:40, 16 September 2023

Jane Marple
JaneMarpleLogo.png
Founded1985
CountryJapan
No. of locations5
OwnerSt. Mary Mead Co., Ltd.
Websitewebsite
Webshopwebshop
TwitterJaneMarple_stmm
Instagramjanemarple_official
Weibojmofficial
Current statusActive
Lolibrary Link

Jane Marple is a women's fashion brand known for their romantic and British traditional inspired clothing. They take their name from the character "Miss Marple" in Agatha Christie's detective novels, and the company name, St. Mary Mead, is from a town in the novel series.[1]

Concept

The brand describes themselves as:

If only for a piece of clothing that is there, it was shining it can be like the happiness of the pieces ...

We started Jane Marple in a very small atelier on the side of a park in April 1985, cherishing pleasure of imagination and enjoyment of creativity…

searching for a door to FANTASIA…[2]

Sub-labels

Jane Marple Dans Le Salon

Launched in 1994 as a high end women's line, Jane Marple Dans Le Salon is based on the concept of a 19th centruy salon where artists, poets and philosophers met. The designs are created with an "artisan spirit" in mind.[3]

History

Jane Marple was founded in April 1985 by former MD Merchandiser, Yasuhiro Narita (成田保裕), and former MILK designer Megumi Murano (村野めぐみ).[3][1] In 1988, the first directly managed Jane Marple store was opened on the 2nd floor of Laforet Harajuku Part II. The brand was given the task of doing the Christmas window display for the shopping center, and continued to do it for the next seven years.[3]

In 1992 Jane Marple released their first pairs of shoes, with two styles: scallop ankle shoes and ghillies shoes. Their signature 4-strap shoes would be released in 1994, and have continued to be released many times since.[3]

In 2006, Jane Marple collaborated with Blythe for a charity collection and designed the cover of the Blythe photobook. Jane Marple also collaborated with Ito Miyoko.[3]

In 2009, for the 35th Anniversary of Hello Kitty, Jane Marple collaborated with Hello Kitty producing clothing and accessory items. Jane Marple Also collaborated with Disney in 2012 to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Walt Disney's birth. [3]

Notable Figures

Megumi Murano (村野めぐみ) - Founder

Yasuhiro Narita (成田保裕) - Founder

Characters & Design Motifs

This section is incomplete, you can help it by adding information about: Mascots, common/original design elements

Locations/Sales Model

Jane Marple sells via their direct webshop, as well as through a number of directly managed and authorized distributor physical stores.[4]

Shop List

Directly Managed Shops

Shop Country Address Status Socials
Harajuku Japan 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Laforet Harajuku 2F Open n/a
Shinjuku Japan 3-1-26 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Shinjuku Marui Annex 2F Open n/a
Nagoya Japan 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Nagoya PARCO West Building 2F Open n/a
Osaka Japan 2-1-13 Nishishinsaibashi , Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Mitsu Building 1F Open n/a
Fukuoka Japan 1-2-41-101 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Open n/a

External Distributors

Shop Country Address Status Socials
BABY PINK MOON Japan 1-2-3 Central, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Sendai PARCO 4F Open n/a
Pua Japan 1-19-1 Mizuho, ​​Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture Open n/a
GREEN'S TRADING Hong Kong 2 / F, TOWER JORDAN, 6 BOWRING STREET, KOWLOON, HONG KONG Open n/a
Small Flower Pattern Fine Clothing Taiwan No.69 JingMing 1st Street, West Dist., Taichung City, Taiwan Open n/a

Tips for Identifying Pieces

As always, we recommend searching Lolibrary first both by item number and by any relevant tags/features. If neither of these bring up the item, the following are some tips for researching the mystery item, though you are always welcome to ask for assistance in the Lolibrary Discord or the What is that dress? or EGL Research Center Facebook groups as well.

Tag & Item Code Guide - Jane Marple has cycled through a number of different tag designs over the years; as such, the appearance of the tag itself can help us narrow down the release date of an item.

Gallery

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jane Marple". Maiden Clothing.
  2. ↑ "About Us". Jane Marple.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Jane Marple". Fashion Press.
  4. ↑ https://www.janemarple-stmm.co.jp/shop-info/
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