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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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Luxury

The Booms and Busts of American Luxury

While Europe’s luxury houses play a long game, working hard to maintain the perception of exclusivity, America’s largest luxury businesses tend to follow a turbulent cool/not cool cycle.

Luxury

The Booms and Busts of American Luxury

While Europe’s luxury houses play a long game, working hard to maintain the perception of exclusivity, America’s largest luxury businesses tend to follow a turbulent cool/not cool cycle.


Luxury

Michael Kors Faces Tougher Market After Coach-Kate Spade Merger

The combination of Michael Kors' two biggest rivals is unwelcome news to the company, which is staging its own turnaround plan in an attempt to shed its image as a lower-priced brand.  

Luxury

Michael Kors Faces Tougher Market After Coach-Kate Spade Merger

The combination of Michael Kors' two biggest rivals is unwelcome news to the company, which is staging its own turnaround plan in an attempt to shed its image as a lower-priced brand.  


News & Analysis

Coach Banks on Acquisitions to Expand Roster of Brands

With a war chest of more than $1.8 billion in cash, CEO Victor Luis has let it be known that he’s interested in purchasing handbag, accessories, footwear and outerwear brands.

News & Analysis

Coach Banks on Acquisitions to Expand Roster of Brands

With a war chest of more than $1.8 billion in cash, CEO Victor Luis has let it be known that he’s interested in purchasing handbag, accessories, footwear and outerwear brands.


Retail

Over 8,640 Stores to Close in US, Signalling Sea Change in Retail

With American store closings on track to surpass their 2008 peak, only the smart will survive.

Retail

Over 8,640 Stores to Close in US, Signalling Sea Change in Retail

With American store closings on track to surpass their 2008 peak, only the smart will survive.


Retail

Kate Spade's Position Weakens as It Explores Sale

The New York-based handbag maker's first quarterly sales decline in almost eight years couldn’t have come at a worse time, weakening its bargaining power in an eventual sale.

Retail

Kate Spade's Position Weakens as It Explores Sale

The New York-based handbag maker's first quarterly sales decline in almost eight years couldn’t have come at a worse time, weakening its bargaining power in an eventual sale.


Workplace & Talent

Rebekka Bay Joins Uniqlo, Michael Kors Appoints CFO and More...

In this week's Power Moves, Uniqlo has hired Rebekka Bay as creative director, and Michael Kors Holdings has named Thomas Edwards as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Workplace & Talent

Rebekka Bay Joins Uniqlo, Michael Kors Appoints CFO and More...

In this week's Power Moves, Uniqlo has hired Rebekka Bay as creative director, and Michael Kors Holdings has named Thomas Edwards as executive vice president and chief financial officer.


News & Analysis

Victoria's Secret and Nike Rank Among Top Brands for Millennials

More than a third of US apparel shopping is conducted online, according to a new study, which looked at millennial spending trends in fashion, retail and beauty categories.

News & Analysis

Victoria's Secret and Nike Rank Among Top Brands for Millennials

More than a third of US apparel shopping is conducted online, according to a new study, which looked at millennial spending trends in fashion, retail and beauty categories.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Kate Spade Is Dragging Its Heels on a Deal

Kate Spade's sales decline gives potential suitors such as Coach and Michael Kors even more reason not to pay a high premium to buy the $3 billion company.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Kate Spade Is Dragging Its Heels on a Deal

Kate Spade's sales decline gives potential suitors such as Coach and Michael Kors even more reason not to pay a high premium to buy the $3 billion company.


Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

Luxury

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?

Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?


News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.

News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.


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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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