Silas Chou
President & Chief Executive, Novel Enterprises Ltd
The textiles veteran acquired and returned ailing apparel brands Tommy Hilfiger and Michael Kors to profitability.


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

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

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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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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.




