Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder (born in Ames, Iowa) is an American fashion designer based in New York City. He founded his eponymous fashion label in 2011. The brand was acquired by American Eagle Outfitters in 2015.

Born and raised in Ames, Iowa, Snyder moved to New York to design outerwear for Polo Ralph Lauren before becoming the Director of Menswear for the Gap Inc. Later, he became SVP of menswear at J. Crew, where he introduced formal wear and created collaborations with heritage brands, including Timex, Red Wing Shoes, Thomas Mason, and Alden.

In 2011, he founded his eponymous label Todd Snyder in New York City. The brand launched its first menswear collection in the Fall of 2011, at retailers Bergdorf Goodman, Ron Herman, and Neiman Marcus. Snyder is inspired by Savile Row craftsmanship, military tailoring, and New York style. In 2012, his fashion label was picked up by Barneys New York and select Nordstrom stores.

In November 2015, American Eagle Outfitters purchased the Todd Snyder clothing brand, and Snyder's Tailgate brand of vintage-inspired collegiate sportswear for $ 11 million.