Jenna Lyons

Creative director, President

J.Crew

Every fashionista's girl crush, Jenna Lyons has helped redefine the American look by revamping classic pieces with modern twists--quirky layers, covetable prints, and minute embellishments that make every mall shopper feel unique.

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J.Crew’s plotting a comeback, but we’re skeptical that it will work

The brand wants to bring customers back with a loyalty program and data-driven personalization. But it seems that more fundamental changes are in order.

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J.Crew is falling apart, and right before New York Fashion Week

More turbulence is afoot at J.Crew. In April, Jenna Lyons, the brand’s longtime creative director, suddenly announced her departure from the company. Somsack Sikhounmuong, who had been designing for J.Crew since 2001, would replace her. But right at the start of New York Fashion Week, Sikhounmuong has announced that he is also leaving the company. Business of … Continue reading “J.Crew is falling apart, and right before New York Fashion Week”

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The Wall Street Journal reports J. Crew is seeking $5 billion and has talked to other potential suitors.

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What Libby Wadle’s Promotion Says About The Future Of J.Crew

The new president of the soaring J.Crew brand says she is a devotee of CEO Mickey Drexler. Could she one day have his job? Here’s what she says.

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Jenna Lyons

Creative director, President

Stories about Jenna Lyons

J.Crew’s plotting a comeback, but we’re skeptical that it will work

The brand wants to bring customers back with a loyalty program and data-driven personalization. But it seems that more fundamental changes are in order.

J.Crew is falling apart, and right before New York Fashion Week

Uniqlo’s Parent Company Is Reportedly In Early Talks to Buy J. Crew

The Wall Street Journal reports J. Crew is seeking $5 billion and has talked to other potential suitors.

6 Management Lessons From Visionary Women Leaders

From GM’s new CEO Mary Barra to Sheryl Sandberg and Marissa Mayer, it’s been a good year for women in leadership positions. Here, we’ve gathered advice from six influential women to inspire your own success in the new year.

Dynamic Duos: Don Thompson and Melody Roberts Of McDonald’s On Serving Billions

How a design approach to problem solving has led to some seriously good-looking, smartly evolving golden arches.

What Libby Wadle’s Promotion Says About The Future Of J.Crew

The new president of the soaring J.Crew brand says she is a devotee of CEO Mickey Drexler. Could she one day have his job? Here’s what she says.

Impact

8 things that need to happen this decade to reach net zero emissions by 2050

This map connects people in need in the Texas freeze with nearby volunteers

How the New Orleans Resilience Corps helped the city fight the pandemic

News

GameStop hearing: What are ‘settlement times’ and why do they matter in stock trading?

Should armed guards be in schools? This JAMA study on shootings may surprise you

Researchers calculated the harrowing human toll of COVID-19 in years of life lost

Co.Design

This privacy ring is like an Incognito Mode for real life

The stuff you buy isn’t nearly as recyclable as you think. Blame corporate America

These are the world’s most sustainable fonts

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I worked a reduced schedule at the height of my career. This is why I know it’s possible

The office is not dead. Here’s why

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