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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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China

Cashing In on Asia’s Red Carpet Economy

As the Cannes Film Festival winds down, BoF investigates the increasingly lucrative business of dressing Asian celebrities.

China

Cashing In on Asia’s Red Carpet Economy

As the Cannes Film Festival winds down, BoF investigates the increasingly lucrative business of dressing Asian celebrities.


News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.

News & Analysis

The Global Influencer Economy, Part 1: The Dangers of Playing It Safe

What boosts the bottom line from London to Lagos? BoF examines the dark arts of influence and why brands can't afford to play it safe.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits

This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Sarah Harris Appointed British Vogue Deputy Editor, Lacoste's Creative Director Exits

This week, Sarah Harris has been named deputy editor of British Vogue, while Felipe Oliveira Baptista steps down as creative director of Lacoste.


Media

Carine Roitfeld Talks Japan Launch and #MeToo

The French editor is launching her first international edition for CR Fashion Book with Hearst this autumn.

Media

Carine Roitfeld Talks Japan Launch and #MeToo

The French editor is launching her first international edition for CR Fashion Book with Hearst this autumn.


Financial Markets

Tapestry Sinks Amid Struggles at Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman

The company reported a drop in third-quarter margins, sending its shares down 14 percent.

Financial Markets

Tapestry Sinks Amid Struggles at Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman

The company reported a drop in third-quarter margins, sending its shares down 14 percent.


News & Analysis

How to Make Your Brand Size Inclusive

Expanding a brand into high double-digit sizes comes with challenges. BoF looks at how to overcome the hurdles.

News & Analysis

How to Make Your Brand Size Inclusive

Expanding a brand into high double-digit sizes comes with challenges. BoF looks at how to overcome the hurdles.


Luxury

Capitalising on the Footwear Opportunity

The €18 billion luxury shoe business is one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. But performance is notably inconsistent from brand to brand.

Luxury

Capitalising on the Footwear Opportunity

The €18 billion luxury shoe business is one of the fastest-growing categories in the market. But performance is notably inconsistent from brand to brand.


Media

A Five Point Plan for Condé Nast

In the second quarter of 2018, digital revenue at the legacy publisher is set to match print revenue for the first time, but Condé Nast still has work to do to set itself up for long-term survival — or a sale.

Media

A Five Point Plan for Condé Nast

In the second quarter of 2018, digital revenue at the legacy publisher is set to match print revenue for the first time, but Condé Nast still has work to do to set itself up for long-term survival — or a sale.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Scotch & Soda Names CMO, Tapestry Appoints Kate Spade CEO

Scotch & Soda has appointed Ralph Rijks as its new chief marketing officer, while Anna Bakst has joined Tapestry as chief executive and brand president of Kate Spade.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Scotch & Soda Names CMO, Tapestry Appoints Kate Spade CEO

Scotch & Soda has appointed Ralph Rijks as its new chief marketing officer, while Anna Bakst has joined Tapestry as chief executive and brand president of Kate Spade.


Retail

6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer

A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.

Retail

6 Tips for Taking Your Brand Direct-to-Consumer

A slew of wholesale-dependent brands are eager to shift their sales strategies towards direct retail — but it’s not easy.


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