Michael Kors
Designer, Michael Kors
The designer and previous Project Runway personality infused his once-bankrupt brand with a clean, sporty glamour and took the company public in 2011.


Analyst Downgrades Coach Rating
NEW YORK, United States — A Canaccord Genuity analyst is lowering her rating and price target for Coach, saying slowing traffic and tough competition

Analyst Downgrades Coach Rating
NEW YORK, United States — A Canaccord Genuity analyst is lowering her rating and price target for Coach, saying slowing traffic and tough competition

Luxury Sales to Exceed $318 Billion, Driven by Emerging Markets and ‘Affordable Luxury’
Today, BoF can exclusively share the findings of a new report by Euromonitor International, indicating that, in 2013, luxury goods sales will exceed $318 billion worldwide, representing a year-on-year real value gain of 3 percent, driven by emerging markets and ‘affordable luxury’ brands.

Luxury Sales to Exceed $318 Billion, Driven by Emerging Markets and ‘Affordable Luxury’
Today, BoF can exclusively share the findings of a new report by Euromonitor International, indicating that, in 2013, luxury goods sales will exceed $318 billion worldwide, representing a year-on-year real value gain of 3 percent, driven by emerging markets and ‘affordable luxury’ brands.

Marc Jacobs’ Vuitton Exit Seen as Double Boost to LVMH
PARIS, France — Marc Jacobs 's departure from Louis Vuitton to focus on an initial public offering of his own brand is set to provide a double boost

Marc Jacobs’ Vuitton Exit Seen as Double Boost to LVMH
PARIS, France — Marc Jacobs 's departure from Louis Vuitton to focus on an initial public offering of his own brand is set to provide a double boost

Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy
Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.

Inside Sephora’s Branded Beauty Strategy
Sephora has changed the way women shop for cosmetics, giving traditional department store counters their first real competition in over 50 years. Now, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to launch an ambitious new colour cosmetics collection called Marc Jacobs Beauty, the retailer is venturing into a new waters and creating new synergies within the LVMH group, which owns both companies.

Op-Ed | Preventing Another Rana Plaza
In the wake of Rana Plaza, it's clear that voluntary self-inspection of garment factories by brands and retailers is not enough to avoid terrible human tragedy. Workplace health and safety standards must be set and enforced by the workers themselves, argues Tansy E Hoskins.

Op-Ed | Preventing Another Rana Plaza
In the wake of Rana Plaza, it's clear that voluntary self-inspection of garment factories by brands and retailers is not enough to avoid terrible human tragedy. Workplace health and safety standards must be set and enforced by the workers themselves, argues Tansy E Hoskins.

Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 7: Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler, Reed Krakoff
NEW YORK, United States — Straight from day seven of New York Fashion Week, BoF's contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde brings us backstage

Photo Diary | NYFW, Day 7: Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler, Reed Krakoff
NEW YORK, United States — Straight from day seven of New York Fashion Week, BoF's contributing photographer Sonny Vandevelde brings us backstage

Market Pulse | Syria Crisis Pours Cold Water Over the Savigny Luxury Index
LONDON, United Kingdom — Despite a string of positive results announcements, the Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") lost 0.9 percent in August,

Market Pulse | Syria Crisis Pours Cold Water Over the Savigny Luxury Index
LONDON, United Kingdom — Despite a string of positive results announcements, the Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") lost 0.9 percent in August,

Made in America | From Detroit's Urban Decay, Shinola Rises
Amidst the urban decay of Detroit, a shoe polish purveyor reborn as a luxury watchmaker is bringing hope to the city's beleaguered manufacturing industry.

Made in America | From Detroit's Urban Decay, Shinola Rises
Amidst the urban decay of Detroit, a shoe polish purveyor reborn as a luxury watchmaker is bringing hope to the city's beleaguered manufacturing industry.

Michael Kors Shares Pop After Bright First Quarter
NEW YORK, United States — Strong demand for Michael Kors ' luxury goods again propelled profit in its latest quarter, and the clothing, accessories

Michael Kors Shares Pop After Bright First Quarter
NEW YORK, United States — Strong demand for Michael Kors ' luxury goods again propelled profit in its latest quarter, and the clothing, accessories

Estee Lauder Eyes Buoyant Cosmetics Demand in Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Estee Lauder plans to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa by rolling out its $1 billion brands, Clinique and MAC,

Estee Lauder Eyes Buoyant Cosmetics Demand in Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Estee Lauder plans to expand its presence in sub-Saharan Africa by rolling out its $1 billion brands, Clinique and MAC,
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