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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

Instagram Introduces Shoppable Product Tags

The social media app has introduced shoppable tags that allow brands to tag the products in their photos, the way users can tag their friends.

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Instagram Introduces Shoppable Product Tags

The social media app has introduced shoppable tags that allow brands to tag the products in their photos, the way users can tag their friends.


News & Analysis

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything

It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

News & Analysis

At the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, Winning Isn't Everything

It’s been more than 10 years since the most famous of fashion competitions was born, but what role does ‘the Fund’ play in today’s fashion landscape? BoF gets an exclusive, inside look at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.


News & Analysis

‘The Fashion Fund’ Gets a New Home: Amazon

The third season of Condé Nast Entertainment’s competition series will air on the Internet retailer’s streaming service, alongside a a dedicated retail experience.

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‘The Fashion Fund’ Gets a New Home: Amazon

The third season of Condé Nast Entertainment’s competition series will air on the Internet retailer’s streaming service, alongside a a dedicated retail experience.


News & Analysis

Why J.Crew Decided to Ditch High Fashion

Mickey Drexler, J.Crew's chief executive, keeps bringing up one word: "Heritage."

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Why J.Crew Decided to Ditch High Fashion

Mickey Drexler, J.Crew's chief executive, keeps bringing up one word: "Heritage."


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Donald Robertson, Creative 'Wacky Warrior'

The illustrator, roving creative director and prolific Instagrammer says real success arrived when he stopped listening to focus groups.

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Donald Robertson, Creative 'Wacky Warrior'

The illustrator, roving creative director and prolific Instagrammer says real success arrived when he stopped listening to focus groups.


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Turmoil at American Fashion Retailers

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

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Turmoil at American Fashion Retailers

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.


Retail

J. Crew Names New Head of Women’s Design, Eliminates 175 Jobs

J. Crew Group Inc. has named the head of women’s design for its flagship brand and said it will eliminate 175 positions, shaking up its business after a sales decline.

Retail

J. Crew Names New Head of Women’s Design, Eliminates 175 Jobs

J. Crew Group Inc. has named the head of women’s design for its flagship brand and said it will eliminate 175 positions, shaking up its business after a sales decline.


Retail

Why Catalogues Survive in a Digital Age

In the era of e-commerce, printed catalogues remain an important tool for a range of fashion retailers.

Retail

Why Catalogues Survive in a Digital Age

In the era of e-commerce, printed catalogues remain an important tool for a range of fashion retailers.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh and more.

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Pop Quiz | Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh and more.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Victoria Beckham, Hermès, Mickey Drexler of J.Crew

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Victoria Beckham, Hermès, J.Crew, and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Victoria Beckham, Hermès, Mickey Drexler of J.Crew

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Victoria Beckham, Hermès, J.Crew, and more.


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