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Mickey Drexler

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

Mickey Drexler
Workplace & Talent

J. Crew Taps Ann Inc.’s Nicholson as Finance, Operating Chief

J. Crew Group Inc. named former Ann Inc. executive Michael Nicholson as chief operating officer and chief financial officer.

Workplace & Talent

J. Crew Taps Ann Inc.’s Nicholson as Finance, Operating Chief

J. Crew Group Inc. named former Ann Inc. executive Michael Nicholson as chief operating officer and chief financial officer.


Retail

With Its Bonds at 25.5 Cents, J. Crew Is in Trouble

In the 21 months since speculation swirled that J. Crew Group Inc. was thinking about going public, not much has gone right.

Retail

With Its Bonds at 25.5 Cents, J. Crew Is in Trouble

In the 21 months since speculation swirled that J. Crew Group Inc. was thinking about going public, not much has gone right.


Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.

Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.


Workplace & Talent

Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model

John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model

John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.


News & Analysis

Why J.Crew Decided to Ditch High Fashion

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

News & Analysis

Why J.Crew Decided to Ditch High Fashion

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


Financial Markets

J. Crew Debuts Value-Focused 'Mercantile' Brand to Spark Growth

J. Crew Group Inc., seeking to win over more cost-conscious shoppers, is introducing a new brand that will sell apparel at lower prices.

Financial Markets

J. Crew Debuts Value-Focused 'Mercantile' Brand to Spark Growth

J. Crew Group Inc., seeking to win over more cost-conscious shoppers, is introducing a new brand that will sell apparel at lower prices.


News & Analysis

Turmoil at American Fashion Retailers

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

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

The Fashion Flock Descends on New York

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

News & Analysis

The Fashion Flock Descends on New York

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


News & Analysis

J. Crew Has a Sweater Problem

J. Crew is already coming off a “lousy year” in women’s clothing. Now, the company is having trouble with an important piece of its business: sweaters.

News & Analysis

J. Crew Has a Sweater Problem

J. Crew is already coming off a “lousy year” in women’s clothing. Now, the company is having trouble with an important piece of its business: sweaters.


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