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.


The State of Fashion Immediacy
‘See now, buy now’ was supposed to realign the industry’s media and retail cycles and boost sales. But as several market leaders revert to the old model, questions are piling up.

The State of Fashion Immediacy
‘See now, buy now’ was supposed to realign the industry’s media and retail cycles and boost sales. But as several market leaders revert to the old model, questions are piling up.

Retail Woes Dampen Investors' Appetite For Deals
The number of mergers involving apparel, shoes and jewellery dropped 12 percent to 115 in the past year.

Retail Woes Dampen Investors' Appetite For Deals
The number of mergers involving apparel, shoes and jewellery dropped 12 percent to 115 in the past year.

Can Luxury Challengers Take Burberry’s Digital Crown?
While Burberry remains the top digital brand in luxury fashion, its advantage over its competitors is narrowing.

Can Luxury Challengers Take Burberry’s Digital Crown?
While Burberry remains the top digital brand in luxury fashion, its advantage over its competitors is narrowing.

Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO
In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.

Coach Names Joshua Schulman Brand President and CEO
In the newly created role, the former Bergdorf Goodman president will be responsible for all aspects of the brand globally, reporting to Victor Luis, CEO of Coach Inc.

Nashville: America’s Next Fashion Capital?
Once synonymous with rhinestones and cowboy boots, a growing number of emerging fashion labels have turned Music City into a thriving fashion hub.

Nashville: America’s Next Fashion Capital?
Once synonymous with rhinestones and cowboy boots, a growing number of emerging fashion labels have turned Music City into a thriving fashion hub.

China's Love of Parisian Chic Boosts SMCP Profits
SMCP, the group behind French fashion brands Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot, is benefiting from buoyant demand among a fast-growing middle class in China, where it already has 70 stores.

China's Love of Parisian Chic Boosts SMCP Profits
SMCP, the group behind French fashion brands Sandro, Maje and Claudie Pierlot, is benefiting from buoyant demand among a fast-growing middle class in China, where it already has 70 stores.

Op-Ed | Kate Spade's Takeover Isn't in the Bag Yet
Expectations of a takeover appear to have soared beyond what's realistic. And yet there are some who still harbour hopes of an even bigger premium.

Op-Ed | Kate Spade's Takeover Isn't in the Bag Yet
Expectations of a takeover appear to have soared beyond what's realistic. And yet there are some who still harbour hopes of an even bigger premium.

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy
Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?

Coach Said to Be Readying Kate Spade Buy
Sources say Coach is set to soon announce its intention to acquire Kate Spade. But will another bidder get there first?

News Bites | Michael Kors' New Smartwatches, Nordstrom and The Black Tux, Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Michael Kors' big Baselworld launch and the Copenhagen Fashion Summit announces Prabal Gurung and Parsons' Simon Collins as speakers.

News Bites | Michael Kors' New Smartwatches, Nordstrom and The Black Tux, Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Michael Kors' big Baselworld launch and the Copenhagen Fashion Summit announces Prabal Gurung and Parsons' Simon Collins as speakers.

‘See Now, Buy Now’ is Not Dead — But Remains Unproven
Silas Chou’s failed experiment at Thakoon is not the end of ‘see now, buy now,’ but it does underscore the limits of the approach for smaller brands and the sheer scale of investment and effort required to make it work.

‘See Now, Buy Now’ is Not Dead — But Remains Unproven
Silas Chou’s failed experiment at Thakoon is not the end of ‘see now, buy now,’ but it does underscore the limits of the approach for smaller brands and the sheer scale of investment and effort required to make it work.
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