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.
What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?
In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.
What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?
In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle
The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.
The Retail Apocalypse Is Fuelled by No-Name Clothes
Private-label attire in aggregate is now a bigger seller in the US than any single apparel brand.
The Retail Apocalypse Is Fuelled by No-Name Clothes
Private-label attire in aggregate is now a bigger seller in the US than any single apparel brand.
J. Crew's Sales Plummet, Overshadowing Growth at Madewell Brand
The company has made progress cutting expenses and boosting margins and expects to close 50 stores this year.
J. Crew's Sales Plummet, Overshadowing Growth at Madewell Brand
The company has made progress cutting expenses and boosting margins and expects to close 50 stores this year.
Want Les Essentiels Co-Founder Brothers Exit
Byron and Dexter Peart have sold their stake in Want, which comprises a leather goods company, a wholesale agency and retail store group.
Want Les Essentiels Co-Founder Brothers Exit
Byron and Dexter Peart have sold their stake in Want, which comprises a leather goods company, a wholesale agency and retail store group.
Gap CEO Is 'Drawing Line in Sand' With Shift to Old Navy
The idea is to focus on the areas with the most potential for fuelling growth — rather than having unrealistic expectations for the older divisions.
Gap CEO Is 'Drawing Line in Sand' With Shift to Old Navy
The idea is to focus on the areas with the most potential for fuelling growth — rather than having unrealistic expectations for the older divisions.
J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot
The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?
J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot
The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?
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.
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.
Making Sense of Chanel's Secret Filings
For the past two years Chanel has quietly reported revenue declines as well as double-digit drops in profitability. What does it mean for the future of the world’s most famous fashion brand?
Making Sense of Chanel's Secret Filings
For the past two years Chanel has quietly reported revenue declines as well as double-digit drops in profitability. What does it mean for the future of the world’s most famous fashion brand?
Power Moves | By Malene Birger’s Creative Director, Macy’s Hires President
This week, By Malene Birger appoints former Mulberry designer Mathilde Torp Mader as creative director, while Macy’s Inc. has named Hal Lawton its new president.
Power Moves | By Malene Birger’s Creative Director, Macy’s Hires President
This week, By Malene Birger appoints former Mulberry designer Mathilde Torp Mader as creative director, while Macy’s Inc. has named Hal Lawton its new president.
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
