As mentioned in the September 21st "J.Crew's Mickey Drexler as "The Merchant"" post, the New Yorker (click here to read in its entirety) had a great article on J.Crew & its CEO Mickey Drexler. Unfortunately, many of us could not read the entire article.A big "thanks!" to Maria, who scanned the entire article to share with us. Just click on any of the images to read the article.
As I mentioned before, this article is an interesting read! You really get a feel on who Mickey Drexler is and how he likes to operate.
What are your thoughts on the article? Do you like Mickey Drexler more or less after reading this article? Any points you found particularly interesting or note-worthy? If so, please share! :)
Thank you Maria and Alexis for the update! I don't have a subscription anymore and really wanted to read this article. Not to be too picky, but it appears we don't have the entire article. Am I missing something?
ReplyDeleteVery interesting that with all these childhood issues, he's married to a psychologist.
Also interesting is that every piece of publicity mentions his devotion to customer service. I am no sample size, but I have contacted him a couple times and received a fast and personal response (in very informal language). I was pleased my immediate problems were addressed, but wish somone had responded to some of the broader concerns I expressed.
mommydearest, you are right! The last page doesn't finish. I will look into it. Thanks for pointing it out. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alexis, for confirming that I am not crazy! It would be great to get the end :) Thank you again for posting!!
ReplyDeleteHi! Love the article, thanks so much for posting, but noticed that there appears to a page or pages missing. The last sentance on the fourth page is cut off. Is there more? Would love to finish it!
ReplyDeleteThe article is interesting, thanks for sharing it. Hopefully we get to see the last page as well. I did not like the "sisters" poem though. Why is that even in there?
ReplyDeleteI think I still have this new yorker at home if you need the last page!
ReplyDeleteJCrewlove: If you can scan & send (jcrewaficionada at yahoo dot com) the last page, that would be great! I just got the four pages (which I really appreciate that Maria shared). :)
ReplyDeletemommydearest: would you care to share Mickey Dexler's email address? I have several issues I'd like to address directly as I have the feeling my concerns are not getting delivered when I talk to managers or online customer service reps.
ReplyDeletejcrewphd at gmail.com
Thank you so much!
jcrewphd, it's
ReplyDeletemillard dot drexler at jcrew dot com
I think it is GREAT that you are writing him. The JCA community is so passionate about the brand, I think he should hear from us :)
BTW, it's my understanding his email isn't a secret or anything - it's been posted here and on cards I received with the special thank-yous. If I'm wrong about that and it shouldn't be posted, please let me know and I'll delete.
Thank you. I just sent an email to CS and I will write to him too.
ReplyDeleteNo problem! Hope it makes a difference :)
ReplyDeleteTo xoxo: I can see how that poem might seem odd because of the placement.
ReplyDeleteBut that is how The New Yorker does things. They will put a poem on the top of the page just as they will put a cartoon on some other part of a page. The poem has nothing to do -- generally -- with the rest of the stuff on the page. It's just there.
I loved this profile of Mickey. I was so interested to read about him, his life, his history --everything. I appreciate the fact that the writer noticed his appreciation of the little people, like myself. I don't spend as much as I'd like at the stores, but I've always felt that J Crew -- and Mickey, frankly -- have treated me like I'm a big spender. And like I'm taller, cuter and younger than I am, for that matter.