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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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News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Financial Markets

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.

Financial Markets

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


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.

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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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