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Silas Chou

President & Chief Executive, Novel Enterprises Ltd

The textiles veteran acquired and returned ailing apparel brands Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors to profitability.

Silas Chou
Fashion Week

Easy Breezy Thakoon

Amidst rumours of a major investment, Thakoon showed an assured mash-up of uncontrived, breezy Bohemian looks.

Fashion Week

Easy Breezy Thakoon

Amidst rumours of a major investment, Thakoon showed an assured mash-up of uncontrived, breezy Bohemian looks.


Global Markets

China’s Fashion Business Billionaires

About 20 percent of China’s 200 or so billionaires can thank the fashion business for at least part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?

Global Markets

China’s Fashion Business Billionaires

About 20 percent of China’s 200 or so billionaires can thank the fashion business for at least part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?


News & Analysis

Inside Tommy Hilfiger's American Dream

In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.

News & Analysis

Inside Tommy Hilfiger's American Dream

In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.


Workplace & Talent

Michael Kors: The Jet Set Juggernaut

BoF speaks to Lisa Pomerantz, senior vice president of global communications and marketing at Michael Kors, to discuss the drivers of the company's growth.

Workplace & Talent

Michael Kors: The Jet Set Juggernaut

BoF speaks to Lisa Pomerantz, senior vice president of global communications and marketing at Michael Kors, to discuss the drivers of the company's growth.


Retail

Exposing Asia’s Fashion Empires

The fortunes of many global brands are now in the hands of a few powerful families pondering what comes next for their fashion dynasties.

Retail

Exposing Asia’s Fashion Empires

The fortunes of many global brands are now in the hands of a few powerful families pondering what comes next for their fashion dynasties.


Marketing

Red Alert in Hong Kong

LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") fell sharply over the month, losing 4.2 percent versus a flat MSCI World Index ("MSCI") as

Marketing

Red Alert in Hong Kong

LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") fell sharply over the month, losing 4.2 percent versus a flat MSCI World Index ("MSCI") as


Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld, Mr Multitasker

Karl Lagerfeld manages to balance his work for Chanel, Fendi and his own brand, as well as a steady stream of photography and illustration commissions, by cultivating a zen-like detachment.

Luxury

Karl Lagerfeld, Mr Multitasker

Karl Lagerfeld manages to balance his work for Chanel, Fendi and his own brand, as well as a steady stream of photography and illustration commissions, by cultivating a zen-like detachment.


News & Analysis

Silas Chou and Lawrence Stroll Sell Off Michael Kors Shares

NEW YORK, United States — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., a maker of designer clothing and handbags, will hold a secondary offering of 11.6 million

News & Analysis

Silas Chou and Lawrence Stroll Sell Off Michael Kors Shares

NEW YORK, United States — Michael Kors Holdings Ltd., a maker of designer clothing and handbags, will hold a secondary offering of 11.6 million


China

#BoFLive | Michael Kors Speaks to Imran Amed

In the latest instalment of our global video interview series, #BoFLive, editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with designer Michael Kors in Shanghai to talk about his personal and professional journey.

China

#BoFLive | Michael Kors Speaks to Imran Amed

In the latest instalment of our global video interview series, #BoFLive, editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with designer Michael Kors in Shanghai to talk about his personal and professional journey.


China

#BoFLive | Michael Kors In Conversation with Imran Amed

For the latest instalment of our global video interview series, #BoFLive, editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with designer Michael Kors in Shanghai for a conversation to be broadcast on businessoffashion.com at 2pm BST on 8 May 2014.

China

#BoFLive | Michael Kors In Conversation with Imran Amed

For the latest instalment of our global video interview series, #BoFLive, editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with designer Michael Kors in Shanghai for a conversation to be broadcast on businessoffashion.com at 2pm BST on 8 May 2014.


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