A big "thank you!" goes to momx2 who let us know about Vanity Fair's October 2008 issue mentioning Mickey Drexler, J. Crew's CEO, is #52 on the top 100 "New Establishment" list for 2008. (Click here for link.)Vanity Fair: Mickey Drexler
2008: 052 0f 100
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: J. Crew’s innovative helmsman is working on three big initiatives: a men’s-only shop located in Lower Manhattan (man-bag designer Andy Spade is helping curate the offerings); a women’s-collection store on Madison Avenue, featuring the label’s pricier clothing (think $3,000 jackets with French sequins) and accessories; and Madewell, a hip offshoot, which now has eight outposts.
LITTLE BUDDY: Charlie Rose.
CLUBHOUSE: Most weekend mornings he can be spotted at the Bridgehampton Candy Kitchen.
MAN-OF-THE-PEOPLE MOVE: The hands-on C.E.O.’s direct phone number and e-mail address are printed in the company’s catalogue so customers can get in touch with him. He returns calls the same day.
IMPERIAL EXPANSION: Minimal. Drexler, 63, says the only way his retail chain, which currently has just under 200 U.S. stores, will trade internationally is through the Internet; he’s convinced a global outfit would distract from domestic operations.
I am happy to see that Mickey has made the list- that is very exciting news! I also didn't know that Micky puts his direct phone number & email in the J.Crew catalogs (which really is a nice thing for Mickey to do). I will have to look at the catalogs again to see where that is. :)
What do you think about Mickey being a part of Vanity Fair's top 100? Do you agree or disagree with him being on the list? Do you agree with Mickey's views on the (limited) international expansion?
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