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John D Idol

Chairman & Chief Executive, Capri Holdings

The seasoned fashion executive spent a crucial decade taking American brand Michael Kors back to profitability.

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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sebastian Suhl Joins Valentino, Michael Kors Names CBO

This week, Valentino taps Marc Jacobs CEO Sebastian Suhl for the role of managing director of global markets, while Michael Kors names Francesca Leoni as chief brand officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sebastian Suhl Joins Valentino, Michael Kors Names CBO

This week, Valentino taps Marc Jacobs CEO Sebastian Suhl for the role of managing director of global markets, while Michael Kors names Francesca Leoni as chief brand officer.


Retail

Michael Kors CEO Vows to End Retail Rollout

Michael Kors, the handbag seller, faces the age-old retail question: can you have too many stores? It thinks it has the answer.

Retail

Michael Kors CEO Vows to End Retail Rollout

Michael Kors, the handbag seller, faces the age-old retail question: can you have too many stores? It thinks it has the answer.


Financial Markets

Do 'Accessible Luxury' Brands Have an Inherently Limited Lifespan?

Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?

Financial Markets

Do 'Accessible Luxury' Brands Have an Inherently Limited Lifespan?

Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?


Global Markets

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak

BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.

Global Markets

Where Will Growth Come From in 2015? Fashion CEOs Speak

BoF speaks to leading fashion CEOs to understand their 2015 growth priorities.


News & Analysis

Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014

LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making

News & Analysis

Introducing the #BoF500 Newsmakers of 2014

LONDON, United Kingdom — Since the unveiling of the first BoF 500 last September, members of this influential global community have been making



Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Michael Kors Taps Stéphane Lafay, Toledano Succeeds Grumbach, Mieck Exits Labelux

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Fashion Week

No Signs of Slowing in the Global Menswear Market

For over five years now, the growth of the men’s fashion market has outpaced that of womenswear. What are the key factors driving this growth and how are brands tapping the opportunity? BoF reports.

Fashion Week

No Signs of Slowing in the Global Menswear Market

For over five years now, the growth of the men’s fashion market has outpaced that of womenswear. What are the key factors driving this growth and how are brands tapping the opportunity? BoF reports.



News & Analysis

Michael Kors 4Q Profits More Than Double

HONG KONG, China — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. reported that its profit more than doubled on surging sales in the fourth quarter, capping another

News & Analysis

Michael Kors 4Q Profits More Than Double

HONG KONG, China — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. reported that its profit more than doubled on surging sales in the fourth quarter, capping another


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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