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Fashion designer Michael Kors told a federal judge that competition in the handbag market is so robust and varied that he first learned about one brand only when he saw a photo of a bag on Taylor Swift’s arm.
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Hours before its runway show during New York Fashion Week on Monday, Coach’s parent company, Tapestry, faced off with the FTC to prove its $8 billion acquisition of Michael Kors’ owner Capri isn’t anti-competitive.
Blocking the deal would set a new precedent for fashion M&A in the US and leave Capri Holdings in a precarious position as it attempts to turn around its Michael Kors brand.
This week, Coach owner Tapestry reports full-year results amid a slowing US economy and stalled takeover bid for Michael Kors parent Capri.
The 98th Academy Awards, and Vanity Fair’s revamped after-party, bring luxury brands’ red-carpet strategies to a crescendo. Plus, Lululemon reports quarterly results with the CEO job still vacant.
In this week’s High Margin luxury newsletter: A softening resale market for Birkin and Kelly bags poses questions for luxury powerhouse Hermès. Plus, a run on Chanel’s stores during Paris Fashion Week.
Goasglas is set to head the luxury conglomerate’s biggest watch label after the sudden exit of former chief executive Antoine Pin in January.
Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
The Savannah, Ga.-based pajama brand has developed a devoted following for its super-soft pyjamas. With their first daywear collection, they’re hoping that loyalty will apply in a much more competitive category
Sunday night’s Oscars concluded an awards season that fashion’s biggest labels used to show off their new creative game. BoF breaks down what we learned about brands’ celebrity strategies.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Global oil markets face turmoil after a US attack on Iran's main export hub heightened risks to supply across the Middle East.
