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Jenna Lyons

Former President & Creative Director, J.Crew

The bespectacled designer gave J. Crew both mass appeal and a cult fashion following with her mixed prints and ‘geek chic’ aesthetic.

Jenna Lyons
News & Analysis

Jenna Lyons Replacement Departs J.Crew

Chief design officer Somsack Sikhounmuong, who joined J.Crew 16 years ago, replaced Jenna Lyons after she exited the company this spring.

News & Analysis

Jenna Lyons Replacement Departs J.Crew

Chief design officer Somsack Sikhounmuong, who joined J.Crew 16 years ago, replaced Jenna Lyons after she exited the company this spring.


Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.

Retail

What We Can Learn from the Fall of J.Crew

Wider market forces contributed to J.Crew’s fall from grace. But the brand also faced challenges of its own making.


News & Analysis

J.Crew May Never Be the Same Again

Mickey Drexler has stepped down as chief executive officer of J.Crew Group Inc. as it struggles to attract shoppers.

News & Analysis

J.Crew May Never Be the Same Again

Mickey Drexler has stepped down as chief executive officer of J.Crew Group Inc. as it struggles to attract shoppers.


News & Analysis

J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO

Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.

News & Analysis

J. Crew's Mickey Drexler to Step Down as CEO

Drexler will stay on at J.Crew as chairman, BoF has learned. He will be succeeded as CEO by Jim Brett, who was most recently president of West Elm.


Luxury

Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy

What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?

Luxury

Building a Luxury Group Isn't Easy

What separates industry titans like Kering and LVMH from failing luxury group contenders like JAB?


Luxury

How Ralph Lauren and Burberry Are Fighting for Their Future

The two iconic fashion brands are shifting their strategies in the face of setbacks. Will it be enough?

Luxury

How Ralph Lauren and Burberry Are Fighting for Their Future

The two iconic fashion brands are shifting their strategies in the face of setbacks. Will it be enough?


Workplace & Talent

Net-a-Porter Veteran Mark Sebba Joins Eloquii, Jenna Lyons Exits J. Crew

This week, Mark Sebba has been appointed as an independent board member and advisor to Eloquii, and J.Crew's Jenna Lyons is exiting the company after 26 years with the company.

Workplace & Talent

Net-a-Porter Veteran Mark Sebba Joins Eloquii, Jenna Lyons Exits J. Crew

This week, Mark Sebba has been appointed as an independent board member and advisor to Eloquii, and J.Crew's Jenna Lyons is exiting the company after 26 years with the company.


Retail

Jenna Lyons Exits J.Crew

BoF has learned that the specialty retailer's longtime creative mastermind is departing the company. Current J.Crew women's head Somsack Sikhounmuong will take over her design duties.

Retail

Jenna Lyons Exits J.Crew

BoF has learned that the specialty retailer's longtime creative mastermind is departing the company. Current J.Crew women's head Somsack Sikhounmuong will take over her design duties.


Retail

J.Crew, Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch: The Trouble With America’s Most Beloved Mall Brands

US specialty apparel retailers are running out of time to adapt before they die in a landscape dominated by price-conscious shoppers and fast fashion’s smarter supply chains.

Retail

J.Crew, Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch: The Trouble With America’s Most Beloved Mall Brands

US specialty apparel retailers are running out of time to adapt before they die in a landscape dominated by price-conscious shoppers and fast fashion’s smarter supply chains.


News & Analysis

J. Crew’s Debt Looms as Retailer Seeks to Regain First-Lady Glow

Some of the company’s $2 billion in debt becomes current in 2018, and J. Crew needs to revive its flagging business to stave off rising odds of default.

News & Analysis

J. Crew’s Debt Looms as Retailer Seeks to Regain First-Lady Glow

Some of the company’s $2 billion in debt becomes current in 2018, and J. Crew needs to revive its flagging business to stave off rising odds of default.


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