J.Crew launched a contest on Instagram and Twitter on October 18, 2016 asking entrants to post an original photo of how they style the Ludlow suit with the hashtags #howiludlow and #jcrewcontest. Entries were judged based on creativity, quality, and relevance to the theme. HelloWorld has administered J.Crew's social media promotions since 2008 by providing legal, customer support, and prize fulfillment services. Madewell also launched a similar contest on October 4, 2016 with the hashtags #wellheeled and #contest asking people to post photos of their favorite Madewell shoes and the location.