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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

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.

News & Analysis

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

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

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.


Technology

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.

Technology

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


News & Analysis

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 & Analysis

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?


Sustainability

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.

Sustainability

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 & Analysis

‘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.

News & Analysis

‘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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