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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.

Michael Kors
Technology

The Misfit Ray Is a Well-Designed Wearable and a New Step for Fossil

New management isn't changing the wearable maker's philosophy.

Technology

The Misfit Ray Is a Well-Designed Wearable and a New Step for Fossil

New management isn't changing the wearable maker's philosophy.


Retail

What’s Next for the American Department Store?

Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?

Retail

What’s Next for the American Department Store?

Changing consumer sentiment and over distribution of product has hit the department store model hard in the challenging US market. Can executives win back the magic through a series of ambitious new year initiatives?


China

BoF Exclusive | Silas Chou Investment Vehicle Acquires a Controlling Interest in Thakoon

The New York-based designer has joined forces with Vivian Chou, a recent Wharton graduate and daughter of textile mogul Silas Chou, to transform his business in 2016, BoF can reveal.

China

BoF Exclusive | Silas Chou Investment Vehicle Acquires a Controlling Interest in Thakoon

The New York-based designer has joined forces with Vivian Chou, a recent Wharton graduate and daughter of textile mogul Silas Chou, to transform his business in 2016, BoF can reveal.


Fashion Week

Michael Kors Thinks Pink

The designer gave the ultra-feminine colour new life with tomboyish shapes and just enough sex appeal.

Fashion Week

Michael Kors Thinks Pink

The designer gave the ultra-feminine colour new life with tomboyish shapes and just enough sex appeal.


Luxury

Luxury Sector Terrorised

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) fell victim to current events, dropping almost 3 percent, whilst the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) rose by nearly 4 percent.

Luxury

Luxury Sector Terrorised

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) fell victim to current events, dropping almost 3 percent, whilst the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) rose by nearly 4 percent.



Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Christian Lahoude, Architect

Christian Lahoude, architect and founder of Christian Lahoude Studio, says "good retail design is when a space makes you feel something that connects with the brand."

Workplace & Talent

Role Call | Christian Lahoude, Architect

Christian Lahoude, architect and founder of Christian Lahoude Studio, says "good retail design is when a space makes you feel something that connects with the brand."


Luxury

The Race to Control the Luxury Leather Business

As more fashion labels push into the accessories business, luxury titans like Kering, LVMH and Hermès jockey for control of a leather market in flux.

Luxury

The Race to Control the Luxury Leather Business

As more fashion labels push into the accessories business, luxury titans like Kering, LVMH and Hermès jockey for control of a leather market in flux.


Technology

Fossil to Buy Wearable Maker Misfit for $260 Million

Fossil agreed to acquire Misfit, a maker of wearable devices, for $260 million to shore up its technology as it pushes into smartwatches.

Technology

Fossil to Buy Wearable Maker Misfit for $260 Million

Fossil agreed to acquire Misfit, a maker of wearable devices, for $260 million to shore up its technology as it pushes into smartwatches.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Christopher Raeburn, Farfetch, Maison Kitsuné

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Christopher Raeburn, Farfetch, Maison Kitsuné

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


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