Jeffrey Rudes

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Jeffrey Rudes is an American businessman who has worked since 1987 in the fashion industry.[1] He is chairman and creative director [2] for womenswear brand L'Agence, a company he was involved with financing and co-founding on its launch in 2008.[3] He is also a majority owner of the brand.[4]

Before returning to L'Agence, Rudes co-founded[5] and was CEO of jeans wear label J Brand from its founding in 2005 until May 2014. In this role, he oversaw collaborations on collections with brands including New York-based Proenza Schouler, Scottish designer Christopher Kane and British fashion brand Topshop.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Harris, Meggen. "In This Iconic Fashion Family, Empowerment Runs In The Jeans". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  2. ^ "Jeff Rudes Says Second California Coronavirus Shutdown 'Could Cripple the Industry'". WWD. 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  3. ^ Medina, Marcy (2017-08-25). "L'Agence Appoints Jeffrey Rudes as Chief Executive Officer". WWD. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  4. ^ "The Longevity Of Classic Design In Fashion: Why Jeff Rudes' Brands Are Built To Last". V Magazine. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  5. ^ "L'Agence appoints Jeffrey Rudes as CEO". FashionUnited. 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  6. ^ "Jeff Rudes is part of the BoF 500". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 2023-07-26.