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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.

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Financial Markets

Luxury Recovery Tempered by Caution

First-half results provided further evidence of a luxury recovery, although caution over currency headwinds dampened investor enthusiasm.

Financial Markets

Luxury Recovery Tempered by Caution

First-half results provided further evidence of a luxury recovery, although caution over currency headwinds dampened investor enthusiasm.


Financial Markets

Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group

Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’

Financial Markets

Supreme Confirms Investment From Carlyle Group

Supreme founder James Jebbia has confirmed that private equity giant The Carlyle Group has taken a stake in the skater-inflected label and longtime purveyor of ‘downtown cool.’


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Joshua Schulman’s Plans for Coach

The freshly appointed chief executive outlines his three-prong plan to accelerate Coach’s transformation from handbag stalwart to lifestyle player — and spark much-needed sales growth.

Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Joshua Schulman’s Plans for Coach

The freshly appointed chief executive outlines his three-prong plan to accelerate Coach’s transformation from handbag stalwart to lifestyle player — and spark much-needed sales growth.


Fashion Week

A Very Different Lanvin

Nothing could save Olivier Lapidus' empty reiteration of Lanvin’s legacy, hell bent on drumming home the house logo in every way, shape and form.

Fashion Week

A Very Different Lanvin

Nothing could save Olivier Lapidus' empty reiteration of Lanvin’s legacy, hell bent on drumming home the house logo in every way, shape and form.


Technology

With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution

The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.

Technology

With Lab-Grown Leather, Modern Meadow Is Engineering a Fashion Revolution

The New Jersey-based start-up is bringing the awesome potential of synthetic biology to the fashion industry, unlocking powerful business, creative and public relations benefits.


Financial Markets

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion

As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?

Financial Markets

Gucci's Rise Signals a New Model for Fashion

As a fashion system built on seasonal collections, runway shows and wholesale partnerships continues to wane, what’s taking its place?


News & Analysis

Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.

News & Analysis

Jimmy Choo Shareholders Approve Michael Kors Takeover

Michael Kors agreed to acquire Jimmy Choo in a $1.2 billion deal in July.


News & Analysis

Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.

News & Analysis

Report: China's Septwolves and Fosun Submit Bids for Bally

Chinese apparel manufacturer Fujian Septwolves Industry Co. and conglomerate Fosun International Ltd. are believed to be among the suitors vying for the €600 million luxury leather goods company Bally.


Fashion Week

Michael Kors' Great Escape

The cheerful designer presented a collection that much was less suited for the steamy sidewalk than the boardwalk the models strolled.

Fashion Week

Michael Kors' Great Escape

The cheerful designer presented a collection that much was less suited for the steamy sidewalk than the boardwalk the models strolled.


Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?

Beauty

Has Backstage Beauty Lost its Gloss?

Backstage beauty has become big business, but as access widens and the novelty fades, is it still worth the investment?


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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.

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