Silas Chou
President & Chief Executive, Novel Enterprises Ltd
The textiles veteran acquired and returned ailing apparel brands Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors to profitability.
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.
‘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.
Silas Chou Halts Thakoon Venture
The New York-based designer and billionaire investor Silas Chou are hitting 'pause' on the Thakoon brand.
Silas Chou Halts Thakoon Venture
The New York-based designer and billionaire investor Silas Chou are hitting 'pause' on the Thakoon brand.
How ‘See Now, Buy Now’ Is Rewiring Creativity
To keep up with ‘instant fashion,’ fashion creatives — from photographers to casting directors to visual merchandisers — are changing the way they operate.
How ‘See Now, Buy Now’ Is Rewiring Creativity
To keep up with ‘instant fashion,’ fashion creatives — from photographers to casting directors to visual merchandisers — are changing the way they operate.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts
From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.
What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.
BoF Exclusive | The Second Coming of Thakoon
Designer Thakoon Panichgul, president Lucy Yi and investor Vivian Chou lay out the ‘designer fashion now’ strategy for the next iteration of Thakoon.
BoF Exclusive | The Second Coming of Thakoon
Designer Thakoon Panichgul, president Lucy Yi and investor Vivian Chou lay out the ‘designer fashion now’ strategy for the next iteration of Thakoon.
Personal Shopping Services Seek Scale
A handful of tech-powered personal shopping apps are trying to make yet another white-glove service more scalable.
Personal Shopping Services Seek Scale
A handful of tech-powered personal shopping apps are trying to make yet another white-glove service more scalable.
Can Young Luxury Brands Bypass Wholesale?
More and more emerging fashion designers are adopting a direct-to-consumer model, wooed by the promise of higher margins and a closer relationship with the customer. Can they really do without wholesale?
Can Young Luxury Brands Bypass Wholesale?
More and more emerging fashion designers are adopting a direct-to-consumer model, wooed by the promise of higher margins and a closer relationship with the customer. Can they really do without wholesale?
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.
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.
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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.
