As our September 2017 centennial approaches, we're opening our archives to unearth our favorite stories. It won't be Mickey Drexler, its long-time chief executive. Crew hired him after he left the role that made him the hottest chief executive in fashion: CEO of Gap. Below, our June 1987 profile of Drexler and how he narrowed the gap between the jeans company and its fashion rivals. Drexler by Abram Brown on ScribdReach Abram Brown at abrown@forbes.com.

Source: Forbes June 06, 2017 02:37 UTC