Fashion People The Man Who Dresses 35.9 Percent of America
Feb 14, 2025
Todd Snyder, a notable menswear designer celebrated for his accessible and stylish designs, chats about his impressive career journey. He reflects on his early days in Iowa and pivotal stints at Ralph Lauren and J.Crew. Snyder shares insights on launching his own brand and the decision to sell it to American Eagle's parent company. He humorously discusses airport fashion, blending comfort with style, and touches on the camaraderie of events like Pitti Uomo. Expect tales from New York Fashion Week that spotlight the evolution of men's fashion.
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Fickle Eater
- Todd Snyder's five-year-old daughter has a fickle appetite, currently enjoying bagels for breakfast.
- She'll eat lox if it's presented as salmon sushi.
Return to Runway
- Todd Snyder returned to fashion shows after the pandemic with a Pitti Uomo invitation.
- His second NYFW show garnered attention, leading to inquiries from Saks and Bergdorf Goodman.
Pitti Inspiration
- Todd Snyder's first Pitti Uomo experience in 2012 selling Champion collaborations was mind-blowing.
- It revealed a large community of well-dressed men passionate about fashion.