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Apr 2025
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Mickey Drexler, “the man who dressed America,” dominated  American fashion as CEO of Gap and J. Crew, creating Old Navy and Madewell along the way. He’s also one of the business leaders Martha admires the most. Between the two of them, they have decades of experience in retail, and billions of dollars in sales. Today they talk about his successes and challenges, and creating a lasting brand in the age of fast fashion and convenience.

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