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Todd Snyder: The Man North of 14th Street
13 Feb
Summary
- Designer Todd Snyder operates near Madison Square Park.
- He previously worked for major brands like Ralph Lauren and J. Crew.
- Snyder aims to simplify fashion for the modern man.
For American luxury menswear designer Todd Snyder, his world in New York City is concentrated within a five-block radius north of Madison Square Park. Snyder, 58, began his fashion journey after moving to New York from Iowa in 1992.
He developed his expertise by working for prominent companies, including Ralph Lauren and Gap. Snyder also contributed significantly to J. Crew, where he modernized the men's line and designed the notable Ludlow suit. In 2011, he established his independent brand, focusing on updated American classics.
Snyder's mission is to demystify fashion for men, stating, "For a lot of men, fashion is a four-letter word." His collections utilize premium Italian and Japanese fabrics. Recently, his team was preparing styles for a lookbook titled "American Form," scheduled for release during New York Fashion Week.
