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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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Luxury

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs

From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.

Luxury

Versace Sale Would Leave Few Global Luxury Brands Up for Grabs

From fashion royalty like Chanel to more niche names like Etro, these are the brands that so far have eluded the reach of financial investors or luxury moguls — and that would transform any portfolio.


News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.

News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.


News & Analysis

Models & Photographers: Inside the New York Times Investigation

The paper’s Jacob Bernstein, Vanessa Friedman and Matthew Schneier tell BoF about their months-long probe into the sexual misconduct allegations against Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.

News & Analysis

Models & Photographers: Inside the New York Times Investigation

The paper’s Jacob Bernstein, Vanessa Friedman and Matthew Schneier tell BoF about their months-long probe into the sexual misconduct allegations against Mario Testino and Bruce Weber.


News & Analysis

Introducing the 2018 #BoF500 Hall of Fame

The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the 2018 Hall of Fame, our highest honour reserved for those who have demonstrated sustained achievement over the course of their careers.

News & Analysis

Introducing the 2018 #BoF500 Hall of Fame

The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the 2018 Hall of Fame, our highest honour reserved for those who have demonstrated sustained achievement over the course of their careers.


Fashion Week

Perpetual Sunshine at Michael Kors

Kors went a bit heavy on the flower (over)power, but the handful of black outfits at show’s end were blessed dark relief from the rush of turquoise and watermelon.

Fashion Week

Perpetual Sunshine at Michael Kors

Kors went a bit heavy on the flower (over)power, but the handful of black outfits at show’s end were blessed dark relief from the rush of turquoise and watermelon.


Fashion Week

New York’s Ups and Downs

Nowhere else in the world are designers given so many opportunities to rise and fail.

Fashion Week

New York’s Ups and Downs

Nowhere else in the world are designers given so many opportunities to rise and fail.


Financial Markets

Uncertainty Continues to Blight the Luxury Sector

Overwhelmingly positive results for the first half of 2018 have done little to calm investors, who fear the impact of the US-China trade war.

Financial Markets

Uncertainty Continues to Blight the Luxury Sector

Overwhelmingly positive results for the first half of 2018 have done little to calm investors, who fear the impact of the US-China trade war.


Fashion Week

Carolina Herrera's New Man

Wes Gordon's debut as creative director of the house was flashy, flamboyant and fit for Giorgio Beverly Hills, if a bit too trendy at times.

Fashion Week

Carolina Herrera's New Man

Wes Gordon's debut as creative director of the house was flashy, flamboyant and fit for Giorgio Beverly Hills, if a bit too trendy at times.


News & Analysis

The 2018 #BoF500 Revealed

The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the sixth annual BoF 500: the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2018.

News & Analysis

The 2018 #BoF500 Revealed

The Business of Fashion is proud to unveil the sixth annual BoF 500: the people shaping the global fashion industry in 2018.


News & Analysis

What’s Next for Kate Spade New York

Ahead of her New York Fashion Week debut, new creative director Nicola Glass shares her plans for the Tapestry-owned brand, and her tribute to its founder.

News & Analysis

What’s Next for Kate Spade New York

Ahead of her New York Fashion Week debut, new creative director Nicola Glass shares her plans for the Tapestry-owned brand, and her tribute to its founder.


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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