Accessible Luxury

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How to Turn Party Dresses Into a Global Business

2 January 2020 • By Sarah Shannon

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How to Turn Party Dresses Into a Global Business

Five years after launching Self-Portrait, founder and designer Han Chong has steered the brand to £130 million in sales of his simple lace dresses. Can the success continue with expansion into Asia?

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The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity

22 October 2019 • By Chavie Lieber

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The Adaptive Fashion Opportunity

Adaptive clothing is a $350 billion opportunity the fashion industry has largely ignored — until now.

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The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now

26 May 2019 • By Brian Baskin

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The Plan to Turn Versace and Michael Kors Into 'America's LVMH' Begins Now

This week, everyone will be talking about Capri Holdings' plans for Michael Kors and Versace, Serena Williams and Roger Federer at the French Open and the start of swimwear season. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Move Over Fashion Nova: How a Niche Designer Brand Won Coachella

26 April 2019 • By Alexandra Mondalek

Move Over Fashion Nova: How a Niche Designer Brand Won Coachella

Tiny New York label Area was everywhere on social media at this year’s Coachella, alongside much bigger brands like Revolve. Here’s how they did it - without paying a cent.

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Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's

11 April 2019 • By Jessica Schiffer

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Elizabeth and James Leaves Contemporary Market Behind for Kohl's

Once a $50 million business, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s contemporary line closed its doors last year after an attempt to hew closer to The Row’s style fell flat. The brand will live on via a licensing deal with Kohl’s.

Op-Ed | How Premium Mediocre Conquered Fashion

7 December 2018 • By Eugene Rabkin

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Op-Ed | How Premium Mediocre Conquered Fashion

Brands are giving the masses the illusion that they are consuming luxury, when in reality they are doing nothing of the sort, argues Eugene Rabkin.

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Shandong Ruyi Has Ambitious Plans to Dethrone LVMH

12 November 2018 • By Reuters

12 November 2018 • By Reuters

The Chinese company reveals plans to target affordable luxury with LVMH as its dream competitor.

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Shandong Ruyi Has Ambitious Plans to Dethrone LVMH

The Chinese company reveals plans to target affordable luxury with LVMH as its dream competitor.

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Tapestry, One Year In

31 October 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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Tapestry, One Year In

Chief executive Victor Luis talks China, challenges at Stuart Weitzman and high hopes for Kate Spade New York.

Jason Wu Parts Ways with Hugo Boss

13 February 2018 • By Christopher Morency

The designer's Autumn/Winter 2018 show will be his last collection for the German house, which is shifting focus away from its womenswear business.

Jason Wu Parts Ways with Hugo Boss

The designer's Autumn/Winter 2018 show will be his last collection for the German house, which is shifting focus away from its womenswear business.

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Coach Shares Sink After Kate Spade Acquisition Weakens Forecast

15 August 2017 • By Bloomberg

15 August 2017 • By Bloomberg

Coach Inc's weaker-than-expected annual forecast sent shares down by the most in four-and-a-half years. Projected earnings were hurt in part by efforts to pull Kate Spade from many department stores.

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Coach Shares Sink After Kate Spade Acquisition Weakens Forecast

Coach Inc's weaker-than-expected annual forecast sent shares down by the most in four-and-a-half years. Projected earnings were hurt in part by efforts to pull Kate Spade from many department stores.