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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.

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Coach Profit Falls 12 Percent as North American Store Sales Decline

NEW YORK, United States — Coach Inc., the largest U.S. luxury handbag maker, said fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 12 percent as discounts and weak

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Coach Profit Falls 12 Percent as North American Store Sales Decline

NEW YORK, United States — Coach Inc., the largest U.S. luxury handbag maker, said fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 12 percent as discounts and weak


Global Markets

Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines

The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.

Global Markets

Long Overlooked, the Flourishing Philippines

The Philippines has long been overshadowed by its larger neighbours and underestimated by international fashion brands. Now the country is reporting faster economic growth than China. BoF reports.


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US Designers Take Trunk Shows to China

PARIS, France — Rag & Bone, Marchesa and Proenza Schouler, among the top in their class of cool, youngish New York-based fashion houses, took a field

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US Designers Take Trunk Shows to China

PARIS, France — Rag & Bone, Marchesa and Proenza Schouler, among the top in their class of cool, youngish New York-based fashion houses, took a field


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Dissecting Fashion’s Deal Frenzy

In recent years, the number of fashion companies that have gone public or been acquired by large luxury groups has accelerated dramatically. What’s driving the deal flow?

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Dissecting Fashion’s Deal Frenzy

In recent years, the number of fashion companies that have gone public or been acquired by large luxury groups has accelerated dramatically. What’s driving the deal flow?


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Do Digital Rankings Really Mean Anything?

In this week's column, BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed questions the real value of the digital and social media rankings that have flooded the fashion industry.

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Do Digital Rankings Really Mean Anything?

In this week's column, BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed questions the real value of the digital and social media rankings that have flooded the fashion industry.


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Michael Kors Sues Costco Over Ads

NEW YORK, United States — Michael Kors is suing Costco saying that it illegally used pictures of its luxury bags in its ads in order to lure in

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Michael Kors Sues Costco Over Ads

NEW YORK, United States — Michael Kors is suing Costco saying that it illegally used pictures of its luxury bags in its ads in order to lure in


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Michael Kors Sues Costco for False Advertising

NEW YORK, United States — Upscale fashion accessories maker Michael Kors Holdings Ltd sued Costco Wholesale Corp on Friday, accusing the largest U.S.

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Michael Kors Sues Costco for False Advertising

NEW YORK, United States — Upscale fashion accessories maker Michael Kors Holdings Ltd sued Costco Wholesale Corp on Friday, accusing the largest U.S.


Workplace & Talent

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer

The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.

Workplace & Talent

Alexandre de Betak, Fashion's Wizard Producer

The multidisciplinary wizard behind the fashion shows of brands like Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan and Rodarte speaks to BoF about his personal and professional journey — and the passion, planning and adrenaline that go into staging a world-class runway show.


News & Analysis

Coach to Cut Krakoff Bonus by $3 Million If No Sale of His Label

NEW YORK, United States — Coach Inc. will reduce its departing chief creative director Reed Krakoff's annual bonus by $3 million if a binding

News & Analysis

Coach to Cut Krakoff Bonus by $3 Million If No Sale of His Label

NEW YORK, United States — Coach Inc. will reduce its departing chief creative director Reed Krakoff's annual bonus by $3 million if a binding


News & Analysis

Michael Kors Designs for Moms Swapping $125 Jeans With Daughters

NEW YORK, United States — Marty Hamamoto wouldn't have dreamed of shopping for clothes with her mother when she was younger. Her own daughter

News & Analysis

Michael Kors Designs for Moms Swapping $125 Jeans With Daughters

NEW YORK, United States — Marty Hamamoto wouldn't have dreamed of shopping for clothes with her mother when she was younger. Her own daughter


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