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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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Fashion Week

IMG and Spring Studios Partner for New York Fashion Week

'NYFW: The Shows' will launch in February 2018 as a venue for runway shows, presentations, events and retail pop-ups.

Fashion Week

IMG and Spring Studios Partner for New York Fashion Week

'NYFW: The Shows' will launch in February 2018 as a venue for runway shows, presentations, events and retail pop-ups.


News & Analysis

North Korean Worries Impact Luxury Sentiment

Tensions over North Korea during August have offset positive corporate news in the luxury sector, all the more given the importance of neighbouring countries to the industry.

News & Analysis

North Korean Worries Impact Luxury Sentiment

Tensions over North Korea during August have offset positive corporate news in the luxury sector, all the more given the importance of neighbouring countries to the industry.


News & Analysis

Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion

In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.

News & Analysis

Why MatchesFashion Is Worth $1 Billion

In a fast-growing luxury e-commerce market, founders Tom and Ruth Chapman have built a unique asset.


Financial Markets

Ahead of Michael Kors Takeover, Jimmy Choo's Profit Almost Triples

The luxury shoemaker reported its pre-tax profit for the half year hit £18.1 million, helped by its retail and licensing businesses, as well as demand for its men's offering.

Financial Markets

Ahead of Michael Kors Takeover, Jimmy Choo's Profit Almost Triples

The luxury shoemaker reported its pre-tax profit for the half year hit £18.1 million, helped by its retail and licensing businesses, as well as demand for its men's offering.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Private Labels, Why Fashion Loves Android Wear

This week, how Amazon's private label brands are fuelling its business, while brands cranking out new Android Wear devices are as far from typical electronics companies as one can get.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Amazon's Private Labels, Why Fashion Loves Android Wear

This week, how Amazon's private label brands are fuelling its business, while brands cranking out new Android Wear devices are as far from typical electronics companies as one can get.


Technology

What Happened to Wearables?

The once-hyped wearable tech market has struggled to find its footing. What worked, what didn’t and what’s next?

Technology

What Happened to Wearables?

The once-hyped wearable tech market has struggled to find its footing. What worked, what didn’t and what’s next?


Technology

Bits & Bytes | How Fashion is Embracing AR, Do Consumers Really Want 'Smart' Products?

This week, W Magazine's augmented reality-powered issue, and is there consumer demand for 'smart' products?

Technology

Bits & Bytes | How Fashion is Embracing AR, Do Consumers Really Want 'Smart' Products?

This week, W Magazine's augmented reality-powered issue, and is there consumer demand for 'smart' products?


Luxury

Coach Shares Sink After Kate Spade Acquisition Weakens Forecast

Coach Inc's weaker-than-expected annual forecast sent shares down by the most in four-and-a-half years. Projected earnings were hurt in part by efforts to pull Kate Spade from many department stores.

Luxury

Coach Shares Sink After Kate Spade Acquisition Weakens Forecast

Coach Inc's weaker-than-expected annual forecast sent shares down by the most in four-and-a-half years. Projected earnings were hurt in part by efforts to pull Kate Spade from many department stores.


Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.

Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.


News & Analysis

Report: JAB Starts Formal Sale Process for Bally

JAB, which sold Jimmy Choo to Michael Kors Holdings for $1.2 billion in July, is continuing to offload its luxury portfolio.

News & Analysis

Report: JAB Starts Formal Sale Process for Bally

JAB, which sold Jimmy Choo to Michael Kors Holdings for $1.2 billion in July, is continuing to offload its luxury portfolio.


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