When I was young in the business, I felt anything I wanted to buy personally and professionally was always too expensive. Mickey Drexler businessbuyexpensive Change image and share on social
People like consistency. Whether it's a store or a restaurant, they want to come in and see what you are famous for. Mickey Drexler consistencyfamouspeople Change image and share on social
Everything has a trend to it; I don't care if it's appliances or engines. I always ask, 'What has a company done in the past five years that somebody's noticed?' Mickey Drexler appliancecarecompany Change image and share on social
Apple has beautiful design, beautiful product, incredibly functional. But mostly, it's about picking product, getting behind it, marketing it, and introducing it to a customer. What they've done just inspires me. Mickey Drexler applebeautifulcustomer share on social
Don't be buying out of emotion. Buy less if you love something but feel it's a risky item. We don't want overstock. And remember: No profit, no fun! Mickey Drexler buyemotionfeel Change image and share on social
The British invented the classic look. Men's apparel was created in London, the great English style. You have to respect this country's suits, shirts, shoes, luggage. Mickey Drexler apparelbritishclassic Change image and share on social
People put 'study abroad' on their resume. I actually like when they don't study abroad because that means they aren't entitled. What about study abroad will make you a better J.Crew associate? Mickey Drexler abroadassociatecrow Change image and share on social
First, as I've always said, it all starts with product, which means having the right assortment, styles, and fits. Second is price, where we strive to offer the best quality, style, and design at a fair value. This is critically important, given the highly promotional environment we are operating in. And third, traffic. Mickey Drexler assortmentcriticallydesign share on social
When I started at Bloomingdale's as a buyer, Alexander's was a discounter across the street, and every time Alexander's had something that we had at Bloomingdale's, we'd have to meet price. I didn't really want to be in a business where I had no control over my inventory, the value of my inventory. Mickey Drexler alexanderbloomingdalebusiness share on social
I'm looking forward to partnering with TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners. This transaction is a clear endorsement of J. Crew and the hard work and dedication of all of our associates. Mickey Drexler associatecapitalclear Change image and share on social