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A J.Crew Designer Exit & GQ’s Global Reset

News and notes on J.Crew menswear designer Brendon Babenzien’s sudden exit from the company, GQ officially announcing Adam Baidawi as its global editorial director, and the emergence of a new GLP substance.

Brendon Babenzien
Brendon Babenzien, known for his time at Supreme and creating formerly cool-dad brand Noah, was at the forefront of the recent return to traditional American dressing, and also gave permission to straight men to wear straight-leg pants once again. Photo: Madeleine Thomas/BFA.com
Lauren Sherman
February 17, 2026
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