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Victor Luis

CEO, Moose Knuckles

The executive oversaw a gradual turnaround at the American giant Tapestry, restoring the brand back to growth, and now has taken the helm at Moose Knuckles.

Victor Luis
News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.


News & Analysis

Tapestry's CEO Is Out. What's Next?

Victor Luis, who abruptly exited the company Wednesday, led the recovery of Coach and the acquisitions of Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. But investors aren't convinced that the portfolio is primed for growth.

News & Analysis

Tapestry's CEO Is Out. What's Next?

Victor Luis, who abruptly exited the company Wednesday, led the recovery of Coach and the acquisitions of Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. But investors aren't convinced that the portfolio is primed for growth.


Luxury

Tapestry CEO Victor Luis Exits

Chairman Jide Zeitlin will take over the role on an interim basis, the company said in a statement.

Luxury

Tapestry CEO Victor Luis Exits

Chairman Jide Zeitlin will take over the role on an interim basis, the company said in a statement.


Retail

Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.

Investors are worried about a toxic mix of problems, from upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports to a potential recession. Analysts see these fears as premature — especially if retailers take the right steps to protect themselves.

Retail

Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.

Investors are worried about a toxic mix of problems, from upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports to a potential recession. Analysts see these fears as premature — especially if retailers take the right steps to protect themselves.


News & Analysis

Tapestry Shares Tumble as Kate Spade Sales Weaken

Same-stores sales at Kate Spade have declined for at least eight quarters, prompting the company cut back on new store openings for the brand.

News & Analysis

Tapestry Shares Tumble as Kate Spade Sales Weaken

Same-stores sales at Kate Spade have declined for at least eight quarters, prompting the company cut back on new store openings for the brand.


News & Analysis

The Retail Apocalypse Is Back

In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.

News & Analysis

The Retail Apocalypse Is Back

In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Maus Frères International Announces New Kooples CEO, Tapestry Appoints COO

This week, Romain Guinier joins The Kooples as CEO following its acquisition, while Tapestry taps a VF Corp executive for the role of chief operating officer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Maus Frères International Announces New Kooples CEO, Tapestry Appoints COO

This week, Romain Guinier joins The Kooples as CEO following its acquisition, while Tapestry taps a VF Corp executive for the role of chief operating officer.


Fashion Week

How Designers Will Be Affected By a Shortened New York Fashion Week

Tom Ford’s first act as CFDA chairman addresses longstanding calls for a shorter fashion week. The goal is to attract more international buyers and editors, and reverse an exodus of prominent designers.

Fashion Week

How Designers Will Be Affected By a Shortened New York Fashion Week

Tom Ford’s first act as CFDA chairman addresses longstanding calls for a shorter fashion week. The goal is to attract more international buyers and editors, and reverse an exodus of prominent designers.


News & Analysis

Tapestry Announces $1B Buyback After Beating Profit Estimates

The results come off the back of better-than-expected sales of its Coach and Kate Spade handbags, which have previously suffered from a lack of new designs and heavy discounting.

News & Analysis

Tapestry Announces $1B Buyback After Beating Profit Estimates

The results come off the back of better-than-expected sales of its Coach and Kate Spade handbags, which have previously suffered from a lack of new designs and heavy discounting.


Workplace & Talent

Tapestry: Building Its Brands Around Creativity

In a new series, BoF explores the culture of creative expression and empowerment that is driving Tapestry’s momentum. In this feature, we sit down with Tapestry chief executive Victor Luis to discover the cultural values that unite the group.

Workplace & Talent

Tapestry: Building Its Brands Around Creativity

In a new series, BoF explores the culture of creative expression and empowerment that is driving Tapestry’s momentum. In this feature, we sit down with Tapestry chief executive Victor Luis to discover the cultural values that unite the group.


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