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.


Ferragamo Shares Jump as Widow's Death Sparks Takeover Talk
Wanda Ferragamo's death “opens up potentially interesting scenarios” for mergers and acquisitions, said a Jefferies analyst.

Ferragamo Shares Jump as Widow's Death Sparks Takeover Talk
Wanda Ferragamo's death “opens up potentially interesting scenarios” for mergers and acquisitions, said a Jefferies analyst.

Another Shake-Up at Alexander Wang
Current CEO Lisa Gersh, a former Martha Stewart and Goop executive, is exiting the New York-based label after just one year in the position.

Another Shake-Up at Alexander Wang
Current CEO Lisa Gersh, a former Martha Stewart and Goop executive, is exiting the New York-based label after just one year in the position.

Why Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement Is Winning
Brands from Gucci to Michael Kors and DVF have recently stopped using fur, calculating that the goodwill generated with younger customers, and a reprieve from social media-amplified protests by animal-rights activists, is worth a few million dollars in lost sales.

Why Fashion’s Anti-Fur Movement Is Winning
Brands from Gucci to Michael Kors and DVF have recently stopped using fur, calculating that the goodwill generated with younger customers, and a reprieve from social media-amplified protests by animal-rights activists, is worth a few million dollars in lost sales.

Unicorn Deals Fail to Ignite the Market
Despite continuing signs of growth and the announcement of landmark deals, the Savigny Luxury Index was flat this month.

Unicorn Deals Fail to Ignite the Market
Despite continuing signs of growth and the announcement of landmark deals, the Savigny Luxury Index was flat this month.

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion
Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.

How Biotechnology Is Reshaping Fashion
Modern Meadow, Bolt Threads and VitroLabs are leading a wave of start-ups tapping biotechnology to develop a new generation of sustainable and cruelty-free materials.

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard
The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

When It Comes to Technology, Fashion Is Still a Laggard
The leading luxury groups are missing out on the kind of value creation happening at companies like Farfetch, which is building the fashion industry of the future.

Longchamp's Plan to Stay Competitive Amid Luxury Consolidation
The family-owned company is doubling down on the US and China, while amplifying its fashion offering. But as more of its peers sell to bigger groups, is it enough?

Longchamp's Plan to Stay Competitive Amid Luxury Consolidation
The family-owned company is doubling down on the US and China, while amplifying its fashion offering. But as more of its peers sell to bigger groups, is it enough?

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy
The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.

Versace Takeover Will Bring Jobs to Italy
The deal showed how desirable Italian brands are to foreign investors.

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’
On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’
On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion
In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion
In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?
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.




