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J. Crew needs to recover the vitality and creative spirit it had for decades.

Brendon Babenzien, who joined Supreme in 1996 and is credited as being one of the masterminds behind its transformation into a cult streetwear brand, will join J.Crews team imminently, according to The Journal. Babenzien left Supreme in 2015 and has been focusing on his clothing brand, Noah – which he runs with his wife – ever since. He will continue to co-run Noah alongside his new role at J.Crew. According to the Journals report, Babenziens new designs will hit J.Crews shelves in mid-202...

Brendon Babenzien Is J. Crew Mens New Creative Director Brendon Babenzien Is J. Crew Mens New Creative Director Courtesy of Brendon Babenzien J. Crew has tapped Brendon Babenzien — co-owner of Noah and former design director of Supreme — as its new Mens creative director. His first collection is expected to debut in the second half of 2022. Per the brands statement, Babenzien is set to work alongside Libby Wadle, chief executive officer of J. Crew Group. They will work together to “redef...

Share this article NOAH co-founder and ex-Supreme design director Brendon Babenzien has been announced as J.Crew‘s chief designer for menswear. The news follows a tough period for the preppy American brand which had filed for a $400m USD Chapter 11 bankruptcy back in May, 2020, coming as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Since, the brand has found a new owner and has come out of the Chapter 11 case, securing an equitization of more than $1.6 billion USD of indebtedness. Now, J.Crew is loo...

Brendon Babenzien, the co-founder of Noah and former design director of Supreme, will release his first full collection for J.Crew next year.

Dive Brief: Nearly a year after filing for bankruptcy, J. Crew on Thursday appointed four execs to its senior management team to bolster its digital, culture, sustainability and marketing initiatives at its brands. J. Crew did not mention when they will officially assume responsibilities in a company press release on the appointments.   Most of the roles involve broadening the responsibilities of Madewell execs to include J. Crew as well. Derek Yarbrough, Madewells chief marketing officer, ...

Industry Moves: Saucony Taps a Former Adidas Exec for Chief Marketing Officer Role, Bass Pro Shops Hires a Chief Sustainability Officer + More FN Staff April 6, 2021:  Saucony has appointed Fábio Tambosi to its chief marketing officer role, effective immediately. In this position, Tambosi will be tasked with strategic development and execution of the company’s global branding initiatives, and will report to Anne Cavassa, president of Saucony. (Additionally, he will join the...

Share this article Share this article NEW YORK, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- J.Crew Group (the "Company") today announced that it has taken important steps to build out its leadership team in order to advance its long-term strategic growth plan. The Company has appointed four highly experienced retail industry leaders—Jose Davila, Chief People Officer; Danielle Schmelkin, Chief Information Officer; Derek Yarbrough, Chief Marketing Officer; and Liz Hershfield, Senior Vice President Sustaina...

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Spence Mickens, who works with maintenance at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, cleans an area around the food court as the mall reopens on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Tables and chairs were removed from the dining area to help combat the easy spread of coronavirus. STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER