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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
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At Work With Mickey Drexler

Millard “Mickey” Drexler mixes great instinct and good data to bring that special something to J.Crew.

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At Work With Mickey Drexler

Millard “Mickey” Drexler mixes great instinct and good data to bring that special something to J.Crew.


News & Analysis

Turning Point | How Joseph Altuzarra Found His Signature Silhouette

Today, Joseph Altuzarra is championed by fashion industry opinion-leaders Carine Roitfeld and Jenna Lyons, and stocked at some of the world’s best stores. BoF talks to the designer about how he built his brand and the breakthrough Fall 2012 collection that helped to crystallise his signature design template.

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Turning Point | How Joseph Altuzarra Found His Signature Silhouette

Today, Joseph Altuzarra is championed by fashion industry opinion-leaders Carine Roitfeld and Jenna Lyons, and stocked at some of the world’s best stores. BoF talks to the designer about how he built his brand and the breakthrough Fall 2012 collection that helped to crystallise his signature design template.


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Turning Point | How Want Les Essentiels de la Vie Found Its Footing

Today, accessories brand Want Les Essentiels de la Vie is stocked at some of the world’s best stores. But a few years back, the business was on the verge of collapse. Co-founders Byron and Dexter Peart tell BoF how J.Crew's Mickey Drexler helped them regain faith in their brand — and take it to the next level.

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Turning Point | How Want Les Essentiels de la Vie Found Its Footing

Today, accessories brand Want Les Essentiels de la Vie is stocked at some of the world’s best stores. But a few years back, the business was on the verge of collapse. Co-founders Byron and Dexter Peart tell BoF how J.Crew's Mickey Drexler helped them regain faith in their brand — and take it to the next level.


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The Best of BoF | Top Articles of 2012

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's that time again when we take a look back at the people, places and innovations that have defined the year in the

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The Best of BoF | Top Articles of 2012

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's that time again when we take a look back at the people, places and innovations that have defined the year in the


Workplace & Talent

Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut

NEW YORK, United States — "You have to make quick decisions," Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director of J.Crew, told BoF. "Ultimately,

Workplace & Talent

Jenna Lyons Says You Have To Make Quick Decisions From the Gut

NEW YORK, United States — "You have to make quick decisions," Jenna Lyons, the president and creative director of J.Crew, told BoF. "Ultimately,


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | The New Creative Establishment 2010 — The 50 Most Influential Creative Forces Working in Fashion Today

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, The Business of Fashion brings you an exclusive preview of The New Creative Establishment, a list of the 50 most

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | The New Creative Establishment 2010 — The 50 Most Influential Creative Forces Working in Fashion Today

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, The Business of Fashion brings you an exclusive preview of The New Creative Establishment, a list of the 50 most


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