As I mentioned yesterday, the Stride Jacket II has been brought back. I forgot how much I like this jacket. I have had several Stride Jackets over the years and sold them before knowing that they would be removed from production. This run comes in black, this heathered black and a heathered light grey (possibly slate). None of the colors intrigue me but if the Stride Jacket II comes in a fun color like Quicksand, Persian Red or Persian Blue, or with a print, I’d be all over it. Remember when they used to make awesome color combinations and contrasting inside the seams?

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‘This is a huge story, mostly because of how this press release has been worded and the unspecified failure to achieve the required “standards of conduct”,  and that it was ‘effective immediately’. Sounds pretty scandalous. Definitely wondering what has gone down as far as not achieving ‘standards of conduct’. The speculations on this one is pretty obvious considering the current climate. I am glad to see that whatever untoward conduct happened, Lululemon has clearly taken it seriously enough to have their CEO resign.

lululemon expects all employees to exemplify the highest levels of integrity and respect for one another, and Mr. Potdevin fell short of these standards of conduct. The Board of Directors has immediately begun a search process for a proven and highly-experienced global Chief Executive Officer.

lululemon athletica inc. CEO Laurent Potdevin Resigns

Three senior leaders to assume expanded roles reporting to Executive Chairman Glenn Murphy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU), the healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company, today announced that Laurent Potdevin has resigned as CEO and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. lululemon expects all employees to exemplify the highest levels of integrity and respect for one another, and Mr. Potdevin fell short of these standards of conduct. The Board of Directors has immediately begun a search process for a proven and highly-experienced global Chief Executive Officer.

“While this was a difficult and considered decision, the Board thanks Laurent for his work in strengthening the company and positioning it for the future,” said Glenn Murphy, Executive Chairman of the Board. “Culture is at the core of lululemon, and it is the responsibility of leaders to set the right tone in our organization. Protecting the organization’s culture is one of the Board’s most important duties.”

In his newly expanded role as Executive Chairman, Mr. Murphy will focus on achieving long-term, sustainable results for all stakeholders. Three of lululemon’s senior leaders are being elevated and will take on additional responsibilities, reporting to Mr. Murphy: Celeste Burgoyne, Executive Vice President, Americas, will oversee all channel and brand-facing aspects of the global business, including stores and e-commerce, as well as brand marketing; Stuart Haselden, Chief Operating Officer, will have responsibility for all operations related to finance, supply chain, people, and technology; and Sun Choe, Senior Vice President of Merchandising, will guide all aspects of product development, design, innovation, and merchandising.

Mr. Murphy added, “The Board is entirely confident that Celeste, Stuart and Sun – three leaders deeply tied to the recent momentum in the business – can continue to execute on lululemon’s growth strategy and drive global performance. Based upon their contributions to the recent expansion of the business, their history of collaboration with one another and their strong support across the lululemon organization, we believe this trio of leaders will take lululemon from strength to strength.”

Today, lululemon also reaffirmed its updated guidance provided on January 8, 2018, that reflects the ongoing momentum of the business. In addition, the company’s growth strategies remain on track to achieve $4 billion in revenue in 2020. The company’s continued success in the market it created is rooted in its strong connection to its guests and vertically integrated business model; embodiment of the active, mindful lifestyle; and category-disrupting product innovation that blends fashion and function.

Lots of store photos today. The Weather Or Not 1/2 Zip is really interesting. It’s made of spacer luxtreme fabric and really soft, but I wonder how it creases in this light color and how unforgiving it might be in TTS. I love that it has cute writing details at the 1/2 zip and inside the pocket. This is a cute touch Lululemon used to do all the time. I’d love to try this one on in a size up when it uploads because I suspect because of the fabric and cut it may be unforgiving. I do love the look of it though.

Weather Or Not 1/2 Zip

The Blissful Zen Wrap is so gorgeous in So Merlot. I really want it but I hate that it has the sides completely open. If it was just a regular cut cardigan like the Sit In Lotus I’d be all over ordering this one.

Blissful Zen Sweater ‘So Merlot’, Spring Bloom Multi WU
Blissful Zen Sweater, Sculpt Tank II, So Merlot Wunder Under 

I ended up ordering the Redwood In Motion 7/8 Tight, and then later saw in store that the Play Off The Pleats Tight which I’m curious about also comes in Redwood. I think I prefer the material of the In Motion, but I love the pleat design on the lower calf of these.

Play Off The Pleats Tight ‘Redwood’ and Braided Energy Bra

Loving this new Hinshu Alpine White Multi print!

Tonight I have some fit reviews to share thanks to Mrs. O, from last weeks upload items.

hinshu alpine white multi

Sweat Times Bra

Sweat Times Short Sleeve

Store photos came sprinkling in today. I don’t like the Reveal Tights Precision but they photograph really beautifully. They look a lot more edgy in these photos. Bonfire Wunder Unders on the other hand, that color is just stunning. Maybe I want a Swiftly Tech LS in this color.

I saw the weightless Wunder Jacket briefly today and couldn’t try it on. I did touch it and squish it though and it’s very light weight glyde. The outer material seems really thin compared to other down jackets Lululemon has come out with so I think that must be were the lightness of the overall jacket comes from, because it’s really stuffed with down. It’s 800- fill down FYI.

Weightless Wunder Jacket, Bonfire Wunder Under Pant

Bonfire Wunder Under Pant, Define Pullover

Reveal Tight Precision

Reveal Tight Precision

These photos of the Reveal Tight Precision are especially great. They look so edgy! I don’t like on the web photos that the material has a slight sheen on it in areas like the rear. In all of these photos the tights look more matte and opaque.

Lululemon Asia Exclusive For Lunar New Year uploaded to the Hong Kong site tonight! A few weeks ago we see an Asia exclusive capsule from Lululemon which was very different from this. It was a beautiful red, but heavily branded capsule. Comments, including mine, where generally negative about the heavy branding but also positive about the bright red which has been lacking at Lululemon for a long time. Some of you speculated that first capsule may be for the Lunar New Year. Hong Kong just got this magnificent upload for the Lunar New Year and nowhere does it say it’s exclusive, but it does call these pieces SE (special edition). I assume these will only be sold in asian markets, but perhaps some locations in North America will sell these. I can see this being a huge hit for the local Vancouver market so I’ll be keeping an eye on the Robson St. store. What do you guys think? It’s a very small capsule with just two items but the color blocking with black and the beautiful subtle red floral print is just stunning.

Lululemon Asia Exclusive For Lunar New Year

The print is so beautiful. It’s such a subtle floral. I think the flower they used here is the Narcissus which represents good fortune and prosperity and is a very auspicious flower for the Chinese New Year.