Jeffrey Rudes Explained
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]
Notes and References
- Web site: Harris . Meggen . In This Iconic Fashion Family, Empowerment Runs In The Jeans . 2023-07-26 . Forbes . en.
- Web site: 2020-07-22 . Jeff Rudes Says Second California Coronavirus Shutdown ‘Could Cripple the Industry’ . 2023-07-26 . WWD . en-US.
- Web site: Medina . Marcy . 2017-08-25 . L’Agence Appoints Jeffrey Rudes as Chief Executive Officer . 2023-07-26 . WWD . en-US.
- Web site: 2020-01-20 . The Longevity Of Classic Design In Fashion: Why Jeff Rudes’ Brands Are Built To Last . 2023-07-26 . V Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: 2017-08-26 . L'Agence appoints Jeffrey Rudes as CEO . 2023-07-26 . FashionUnited . en.
- Web site: Jeff Rudes is part of the BoF 500 . 2023-07-26 . The Business of Fashion . en-GB.