Jenna Lyons, J.Crew’s (New York) creative director and president, is leaving the retailer by mutual agreement.
Lyons will stay on as a creative advisor until December 2017 when her current contract expires, reports the Business of Fashion.
"I am excited about the next chapter for J.Crew as well as the opportunity for other creative leaders within the organization to step up and take on new responsibilities. Having spent the better part of my life with J.Crew, I feel an immense pride and love for everyone at the company,” said Lyons, who has been with the company since 1990.
Somsack Sikhounmuong, J.Crew women’s current head of design, will be promoted to chief design officer. Previously she oversaw sister label Madewell’s design and has been with the company since 2001.