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Designer, Michael Kors

The designer and previous Project Runway personality infused his once-bankrupt brand with a clean, sporty glamour and took the company public in 2011.

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Retail

Rebooting Barneys New York

The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.

Retail

Rebooting Barneys New York

The troubled retailer could once again be reborn. But this time, it’s going to take a drastic overhaul to get the business back on track.


Luxury

Capri Cuts Sales Forecast as Michael Kors Demand Slows

While the move to sell more at full price drove a better-than-expected quarterly profit, it took a toll on Kors' store traffic, with same-store sales falling in the low single digits.

Luxury

Capri Cuts Sales Forecast as Michael Kors Demand Slows

While the move to sell more at full price drove a better-than-expected quarterly profit, it took a toll on Kors' store traffic, with same-store sales falling in the low single digits.


China

Can Money Buy Love? Some Brands Are Betting On It.

As Dior, Prada, Michael Kors and Tory Burch all compete for hearts and minds this Chinese Valentine’s Day, understanding the changing nature of romantic gift-giving could give them the edge.

China

Can Money Buy Love? Some Brands Are Betting On It.

As Dior, Prada, Michael Kors and Tory Burch all compete for hearts and minds this Chinese Valentine’s Day, understanding the changing nature of romantic gift-giving could give them the edge.


News & Analysis

Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer

Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.

News & Analysis

Why Roberto Cavalli Is Being Bought By a Dubai Real Estate Developer

Vision Investment, an entity controlled by the founder and chairman of Damac, will provide the funding to back the company’s stymied turnaround strategy.


News & Analysis

Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers

Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.

News & Analysis

Why the Fur Industry Is Betting on Influencers

Global fur sales fell to $33 billion last year, down from $40 billion in 2015. Now, Saga Furs, which provides fur for numerous high fashion houses, is turning to influencers like Bryanboy to turn the tide.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine

This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named President of Chambre Syndicale de la Mode Féminine

This week, Saint Laurent Chief Executive Francesca Bellettini succeeds Chanel’s Bruno Pavlovsky as president of France’s governing body of women’s fashion.


Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.

Luxury

Will Cavalli Be Able to Pull Off a Versace?

With a deal to buy the beleaguered Italian house imminent, it's unclear whether Roberto Cavalli can deliver a return in a rapidly changing fashion market.


Luxury

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.

Luxury

With $50 Million in Fresh Funding, Tamara Mellon Aims for Disruption

The Los Angeles-based, direct-to-consumer shoe label has a new investor and a new plan to fix fashion’s broken supply chain.


Retail

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.

Retail

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.


Retail

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.

Retail

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.


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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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