Michael Kors
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.


Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models
While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.

Why Most Luxury Brands Still Hire Underage Models
While Kering moved to ban all models under 18, some of the biggest fashion companies haven’t followed suit.

Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement
After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.

Prada Joins Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement
After a targeted public protest and behind-the-scenes discussions with activist groups, the luxury group will stop using animal fur from Spring/Summer 2020 onwards.

Instagram's E-Commerce Plans Are Bigger Than You Think
The social media platform is making it easier for users to shop directly from brands and influencers, as part of a multi-year plan to become an e-commerce powerhouse. But convincing consumers to embrace social commerce won't be easy.

Instagram's E-Commerce Plans Are Bigger Than You Think
The social media platform is making it easier for users to shop directly from brands and influencers, as part of a multi-year plan to become an e-commerce powerhouse. But convincing consumers to embrace social commerce won't be easy.

How Modern Entrepreneurs Are Made
Founders are no doubt a rare breed driven by instinct, ambition, appetite for risk and a nose for opportunity. But the enduring notion that entrepreneurs are born, and not made, is as full of myth as trite phrases like ‘lightbulb moments’ and ‘ripping up the rulebook.’

How Modern Entrepreneurs Are Made
Founders are no doubt a rare breed driven by instinct, ambition, appetite for risk and a nose for opportunity. But the enduring notion that entrepreneurs are born, and not made, is as full of myth as trite phrases like ‘lightbulb moments’ and ‘ripping up the rulebook.’

Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins
Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.

Royal Photographer Calls on Creatives to Ban Fur, Feathers and Exotic Skins
Inez and Vinoodh, Diane Von Furstenberg and Tonne Goodman are among the creatives that have committed to Alexi Lubomirski’s new Creatives4Change initiative.

Announcing Capri Holdings Limited, Jean Patou, Raya and Everpress
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Announcing Capri Holdings Limited, Jean Patou, Raya and Everpress
Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.

Power Moves | Vanity Fair France Announces Fashion Director, Browns Makes Changes to Buying Team
This week, Vanity Fair France names Camille Bidault-Waddington as fashion director, while Browns announces several appointments within its buying department.

What the Return of the Cargo Pant Reveals About Consumer Psychology
Why the polarising style is trending at every segment of the spending spectrum.

What the Return of the Cargo Pant Reveals About Consumer Psychology
Why the polarising style is trending at every segment of the spending spectrum.

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion
After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.

What Tom Ford’s CFDA Post Means for American Fashion
After a three-year search, the organisation has found a successor for Diane von Furstenberg.

Chinese Luxury Shoppers to Return to Paris
As "gilets jaunes" protests wane and the yuan strengthens, the French capital looks set to regain its place as China’s favourite luxury shopping haven. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

Chinese Luxury Shoppers to Return to Paris
As "gilets jaunes" protests wane and the yuan strengthens, the French capital looks set to regain its place as China’s favourite luxury shopping haven. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
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