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Entrepreneurship

For Fashion Start-Ups, Which Bets Are Worth the Risk?

Since it relaunched in 2019, Alex Mill has doubled its sales for two years running. Here’s what the company has invested in — and what has paid off.

Entrepreneurship

For Fashion Start-Ups, Which Bets Are Worth the Risk?

Since it relaunched in 2019, Alex Mill has doubled its sales for two years running. Here’s what the company has invested in — and what has paid off.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | J. Crew Designer, Global Brands President, Paule Ka Creative Director

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


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.