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.


Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation
The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation
The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.

Should Fashion Executives Prepare for an Economic Downturn in 2018?
The global economy is stronger than ever, yet some worry that a picture-of-health economy indicates trouble not so far ahead.

Should Fashion Executives Prepare for an Economic Downturn in 2018?
The global economy is stronger than ever, yet some worry that a picture-of-health economy indicates trouble not so far ahead.

China's Ruyi Is Said to Be Leading Bidder for Bally
The Chinese textile producer has a controlling stake in the owner of British bespoke suit maker Gieves & Hawkes and has already acquired SMCP and British trenchcoat maker Aquascutum.

China's Ruyi Is Said to Be Leading Bidder for Bally
The Chinese textile producer has a controlling stake in the owner of British bespoke suit maker Gieves & Hawkes and has already acquired SMCP and British trenchcoat maker Aquascutum.

Marc Jacobs to Close London Store and Other European Outposts
As other luxury brands scale up their direct-to-consumer channels, the struggling LVMH-owned fashion house will significantly shrink its European retail presence.

Marc Jacobs to Close London Store and Other European Outposts
As other luxury brands scale up their direct-to-consumer channels, the struggling LVMH-owned fashion house will significantly shrink its European retail presence.

How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year
The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.

How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year
The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.

Fashion in 2018 | 09. Off-Price Deception
The off-price sector will continue to grow in 2018, but the fashion industry could be put at risk of margin erosion unless companies carefully consider their off-price channel strategies.

Fashion in 2018 | 09. Off-Price Deception
The off-price sector will continue to grow in 2018, but the fashion industry could be put at risk of margin erosion unless companies carefully consider their off-price channel strategies.

Michael Kors Commits to Going Fur-Free in 2018
The American accessible luxury brand is the latest company to adopt a fur-free policy, effective in 2018.

Michael Kors Commits to Going Fur-Free in 2018
The American accessible luxury brand is the latest company to adopt a fur-free policy, effective in 2018.

Farewell Fendi, Bonjour Dior
In an exclusive interview with BoF, LVMH’s Pietro Beccari bids goodbye to the Roman fur and leather brand and looks ahead to a new year, a new role and a new luxury world.

Farewell Fendi, Bonjour Dior
In an exclusive interview with BoF, LVMH’s Pietro Beccari bids goodbye to the Roman fur and leather brand and looks ahead to a new year, a new role and a new luxury world.

The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.

The Art of the Markdown
End-of-season sales offer an opportunity for retailers to offload inventory and drive traffic. But there’s a fine line between discounting and desperation.

Brazilian Shoemaker Arezzo&Co Eyes US Retail Expansion
With a celebrity fan base that includes Lady Gaga, Kate Middleton and Gigi Hadid, the finanically solid company is poised to open its first two non-flagship Schutz brand stores next year.

Brazilian Shoemaker Arezzo&Co Eyes US Retail Expansion
With a celebrity fan base that includes Lady Gaga, Kate Middleton and Gigi Hadid, the finanically solid company is poised to open its first two non-flagship Schutz brand stores next year.
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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.




