Mickey Drexler
CEO, Alex Mill
Hailed as the ‘man who dressed America,’ he turned around multiple mass brands like the Gap before transforming J. Crew into a cult hit.


Gap Inc. Chief Executive Art Peck Exits
Robert J. Fisher, Gap Inc.'s non-executive chairman of the board, will replace Peck as interim CEO and president.

Gap Inc. Chief Executive Art Peck Exits
Robert J. Fisher, Gap Inc.'s non-executive chairman of the board, will replace Peck as interim CEO and president.

Can Fashion’s Latest Sustainability Drive Make a Difference?
Brands are signing up to sustainability initiatives like they’re invitations to fashion week’s hottest parties. The jury’s out on whether their commitments will translate into real industry reform.

Can Fashion’s Latest Sustainability Drive Make a Difference?
Brands are signing up to sustainability initiatives like they’re invitations to fashion week’s hottest parties. The jury’s out on whether their commitments will translate into real industry reform.

Outdoor Voices Says 'The Exercise Dress' Is a Hit. But Is it Enough?
The unexpected success of a seemingly niche item has strengthened the already-powerful Outdoor Voices brand. However, the label has a way to go in terms of scaling.

Outdoor Voices Says 'The Exercise Dress' Is a Hit. But Is it Enough?
The unexpected success of a seemingly niche item has strengthened the already-powerful Outdoor Voices brand. However, the label has a way to go in terms of scaling.

Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.

Six Things to Know About Selling Clothes in a Tough Market
Recently relaunched Alex Mill has enjoyed enough early success to open its first retail store ahead of schedule. But even with the backing of retail guru Mickey Drexler, startup life isn’t always easy.

J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround
As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.

J.Crew Is Nowhere Near Turnaround
As the brand’s losses widen and margins shrink, a search for a new CEO continues.

Gap and Old Navy Are Breaking Up
Gap Inc will spin out Old Navy, the company said Thursday, in an effort to bolster both the growing Old Navy and fading Gap brands.

Gap and Old Navy Are Breaking Up
Gap Inc will spin out Old Navy, the company said Thursday, in an effort to bolster both the growing Old Navy and fading Gap brands.

How to Address Fashion's Racism Problem
It’s time for fashion brands to get serious about improving their cultural IQ.

How to Address Fashion's Racism Problem
It’s time for fashion brands to get serious about improving their cultural IQ.

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew
Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew
Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.

Stefan Larsson in Talks to Be the Next CEO of J.Crew
Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround.

Stefan Larsson in Talks to Be the Next CEO of J.Crew
Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround.

J.Crew Chairman Mickey Drexler Steps Down
The former chief executive is retiring to focus on his investment and advisory firm, Drexler Ventures.

J.Crew Chairman Mickey Drexler Steps Down
The former chief executive is retiring to focus on his investment and advisory firm, Drexler Ventures.
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