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Millard Drexler, CEO of J. Crew, says if you are selling clothes in this economic climate, you first have to decide whether you are selling products as a commodity or as something more--"style, design," for example.  If you are selling a commodity, price will dictate behavior.  Consumer behavior in the fashion market, however, creativity comes into the equation.  Drexler was part of a panel of leaders in the fashion industry who joined Charlie Rose to discuss, among other topics, how designers are responding to the economic downturn.  Here's an excerpt:

You can watch the full interview here.


Posted 02-24-2010 7:42 AM by Graham Griffith
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