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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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Media

Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers

A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.

Media

Op-Ed | The End of Fashion Establishment Gatekeepers

A top tier of editors, photographers, stylists and buyers once decided which designers and which trends would dictate a season. But that validation no longer carries the same weight with customers.


Luxury

Capri Holdings Acquires First Factory

The parent company of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo is bringing some of its footwear production in house with the addition of an Italian manufacturing facility.

Luxury

Capri Holdings Acquires First Factory

The parent company of Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo is bringing some of its footwear production in house with the addition of an Italian manufacturing facility.


Workplace & Talent

Kate Spade CEO to Leave Less Than Two Years into Job

Chief Financial Officer Joanne Crevoiserat will take over on an interim basis from Anna Bakst.

Workplace & Talent

Kate Spade CEO to Leave Less Than Two Years into Job

Chief Financial Officer Joanne Crevoiserat will take over on an interim basis from Anna Bakst.


Retail

What's the Point of Outlet Malls in 2020?

Destination discount shopping must evolve with the changing retail landscape in order to survive.

Retail

What's the Point of Outlet Malls in 2020?

Destination discount shopping must evolve with the changing retail landscape in order to survive.


Retail

Watches of Switzerland Eyes Small US Retailers

The luxury timepiece seller is pumping investment into acquiring regional US retailers that can't compete in the market alone.

Retail

Watches of Switzerland Eyes Small US Retailers

The luxury timepiece seller is pumping investment into acquiring regional US retailers that can't compete in the market alone.


Luxury

Luxury Billionaires’ Rivalry Fuels Pursuit of Tiffany, Moncler

The rivalry, more than two decades in the making, has defined the modern luxury industry and shows no signs of ending.

Luxury

Luxury Billionaires’ Rivalry Fuels Pursuit of Tiffany, Moncler

The rivalry, more than two decades in the making, has defined the modern luxury industry and shows no signs of ending.


News & Analysis

Why the Basic Bitch Ruled This Decade

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF explores how the ‘basic’ stereotype was a phenomenon that shaped the fashion trends of the past decade — for better or worse.

News & Analysis

Why the Basic Bitch Ruled This Decade

As part of our series reflecting on the 2010s, BoF explores how the ‘basic’ stereotype was a phenomenon that shaped the fashion trends of the past decade — for better or worse.


China

Chinese Megabrands Join LVMH, Kering and Inditex in Elite Ranking

Two of three new entrants to an exclusive club of 20 high performing fashion companies are Chinese, according to the 2020 edition of The State of Fashion report released today by BoF and McKinsey. How did Anta and HLA do it?

China

Chinese Megabrands Join LVMH, Kering and Inditex in Elite Ranking

Two of three new entrants to an exclusive club of 20 high performing fashion companies are Chinese, according to the 2020 edition of The State of Fashion report released today by BoF and McKinsey. How did Anta and HLA do it?


Luxury

America Still Doesn't Have Its Answer to LVMH

Tapestry and Capri have both struggled to form groups that can compete on a global scale.

Luxury

America Still Doesn't Have Its Answer to LVMH

Tapestry and Capri have both struggled to form groups that can compete on a global scale.


Luxury

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen

The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.

Luxury

There Are Lessons to Learn from Zac Posen

The designer’s enchanting rise and predictable fall are emblematic of what’s wrong with the system.


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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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