We are pleased to welcome Jenna Lyons, Partner and Executive Creative Director at FundamentalCo and former President and Executive Creative Director of J.Crew Group, for a conversation with David Colman.
Widely recognized as the creative force behind J.Crew’s rise into one of the country’s most coveted fashion brands, Lyons has built a career at the intersection of fashion, design, and business. A seasoned entrepreneur and tastemaker, she has been named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and called “The Woman Who Dresses America” by The New York Times.
During the conversation, Lyons will reflect on her creative journey, her approach to building a distinctive brand, and her perspective on the evolving fashion industry.
Presented by Parsons Gromek Institute for Business and New Dialogues a TNS Podcast
Jenna Lyons is a Partner and Executive Creative Director at FundamentalCo and the former President and Executive Creative Director of J.Crew Group. Lyons is a seasoned entrepreneur, tastemaker, and undisputed style icon.
While serving as President and Executive Creative Director of J.Crew Group, Jenna Lyons was widely recognized as the creative force behind the American retail chain’s phenomenal rise from a floundering catalog chain to one of the most coveted fashion brands in the US.
Lyons is regularly featured in magazines such as Vanity Fair, Glamour, and Vogue. She has graced the covers of numerous magazines, including Fast Company, Madame Figaro, and Domino, highlighting her eclectic style and design expertise.
In 2013, Lyons was also featured on Time magazine’s list of the "100 Most Influential People" and was dubbed “The Woman Who Dresses America” by The New York Times.
Jenna resides in SoHo with her partner, three children, two dogs, and one cat.
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