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FTC Wins Order Blocking
Coach-Michael Kors Deal

Oct 24, 2024 5:58 PM CDT

FTC Wins Order Blocking Coach-Michael Kors Deal

FTC opposed the acquisition, saying it would reduce competition

(Newser) - A judge has agreed with the Federal Trade Commission, ruling Thursday that brands including Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo do not belong under one roof. Tapestry, which owns the Coach label, had reached an $8.5 billion deal to acquire Capri, a rival whose lines include...

First Jimmy Choo, Now Michael Kors Scoops Up Versace

As Michael Kors,
Versace Merge, a
Big Name Change

Sep 25, 2018 8:23 AM CDT

As Michael Kors, Versace Merge, a Big Name Change

After $2.1B buy goes through, new company will be called Capri Holdings

(Newser) - Michael Kors is buying the Italian fashion house Gianni Versace in a deal worth more than $2 billion, continuing its hard charge into the world of high-end fashion. The deal announced Tuesday follows the New York handbag maker's $1.35 billion acquisition last year of the shoemaker Jimmy Choo,...

Michael Kors Scoops Up
Jimmy Choo for $1.2B

Jul 25, 2017 8:28 AM CDT

Michael Kors Scoops Up Jimmy Choo for $1.2B

Handbag maker trying to step up its game in luxury goods market with high-end shoes

(Newser) - Shoes and handbags go together like … well, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors, now that the latter has agreed to purchase the former for $1.2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reports. Michael Kors is looking to bolster its business with the luxury shoe brand as sales of its own...

At Fashion's 'Oscars,'
Gaga Was ... Nervous

Jun 7, 2011 10:53 AM CDT

At Fashion's 'Oscars,' Gaga Was ... Nervous

Naomi Watts, Kanye West, Jessica Alba present CFDA awards

(Newser) - On stage to accept an award as the year's top style icon, a soft-spoken, maybe even teary-eyed Lady Gaga said she was nervous. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and actress Naomi Watts also agreed: The crowd at yesterday evening’s Council of Fashion Designers of America awards felt pretty intimidating....

Fashion Awards
Draw A-List Crowd

cfda awards

Jun 8, 2010 10:27 AM CDT

Fashion Awards Draw A-List Crowd

Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors win top awards

(Newser) - Fashion's A-list gathered in New York last night for the Council of Fashion Designers of America's annual awards ceremony. Marc Jacobs won the womenswear designer of the year award, Michael Kors took home a lifetime achievement award, and model Iman was recognized as a Fashion Icon, the Daily Beast reports....

Official Portrait of Michelle:
Gun Show

Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM CST

Official Portrait of Michelle: Gun Show

First Lady's first formal photo highlights famous arms

(Newser) - The White House released the first official portrait of Michelle Obama today, People reports, and it calls attention to her most famous accessory. No, not the Kennedy-esque double strand of pearls—her rock-solid arms. In the photo, snapped in the Blue Room, the first lady also sports a sleek black...

Mad Men Invades Your Closet

Aug 5, 2008 4:27 PM CDT

Mad Men Invades Your Closet

Designers and labels copy, coordinate with hit show

(Newser) - Mad Men isn’t just one of the best shows on TV—it’s also a fashion trendsetter, Advertising Age reports. Bloomingdale’s features Mad Men-themed displays and clothing, GQ recently published a 6-page spread with a cast member, and the show’s network has started a Target-sponsored fashion blog....