Apparel and accessories
July 26, 2017
The acquisition of Jimmy Choo could mean Michael Kors is looking to create an American counterpart to European luxury conglomerates. Image credit: Jimmy Choo
By Danny Parisi
With its acquisition of British shoe designer Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors may be on track to become the first big United States-based luxury group to rival the European conglomerates that dominate the industry.
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