Fashion
Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeds estimates at $856 million in Q2 FY26
Published
November 4, 2025
Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings’ revenue exceeded estimates and totalled $856 million in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year. The business’ net loss rose to $34 million, compared to net income of $42 million a year prior.
“We are encouraged by our second quarter results,” said the company’s chairman and CEO John D Idol in a release posted on the business’ website on November 4. “Trends continued to improve sequentially, which resulted in revenue, gross margin, and operating income exceeding our expectations. This performance demonstrates the progress we are making as we execute against our strategic initiatives to energise our fashion luxury houses.”
The business’ revenue dropped by 4.2% year on year in constant currency terms (-2.5% on a reported basis) and its loss from operations totalled $12 million in the quarter ending September 27. Capri Holdings’ gross profit totalled $522 million in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year and the reported gross margin was 61%, compared to $547 million and 62.3% a year prior. Tariffs negatively impacted the gross margin rate by approximately 130 basis points, according to the business, and a higher than anticipated effective tax rate versus its original guidance negatively impacted adjusted net income by $24 million.
Capri Holdings’ brand Michael Kors’ revenue decreased by 1.8% on a reported basis and 3.3% on a constant currency basis in the second quarter of the 2026 financial year, totalling $725 million. The label’s gross profit was $430 million in the second quarter, compared to $451 million a year earlier.
The business’ label Jimmy Choo’s revenue totalled $131 million in the past quarter, representing a year on year drop of 6.4% on a reported basis and 9.3% on a constant currency basis. The luxury brand’s gross profit was $92 million in the second quarter this fiscal, compared to $96 million in the second quarter of the 2025 financial year.
“With the Versace sale expected to close in our fiscal third quarter, we are now fully focused on the growth of our two iconic brands Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo,” said Idol. “We plan to use the proceeds of the sale to repay the majority of our debt, substantially strengthening our balance sheet and providing greater financial flexibility to both invest in our growth as well as return capital to shareholders in the future. Given the encouraging signs of stabilisation across our business and our planned reduction in debt levels, our Board of Directors has authorised a new $1 billion share repurchase program which the Company expects to begin implementing in fiscal 2027.”
In its outlook for the full 2026 financial year, Capri Holdings expects to see its total revenue sit in the range of $3.375 billion and $3.45 billion with an operating income of around $100 million. The business forecasts total revenue of $2.8 billion to $2.875 billion for the Michael Kors brand and $565 million to $575 million for Jimmy Choo for the full financial year.
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Fashion
Chiara Ferragni appears before Milan court for fraud trial
By
Ansa
Translated by
Nicola Mira
Published
November 5, 2025
Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni has appeared before the Milan court for the second pre-trial hearing relating to the case in which she, alongside two other defendants, is accused of aggravated fraud over the misleading charity claims linked to two notorious Christmas cake and Easter eggs promotions.
Assisted by her attorneys, Giuseppe Iannaccone and Marcello Bana, Ferragni appeared at the court’s third criminal section before judge Ilio Mannucci Pacini, for a closed hearing scheduled to make a decision on the plaintiffs and on the type of trial procedure.
Ferragni, who has always proclaimed herself innocent, decided to attend in order to formalise her decision to opt for an abbreviated trial procedure.
“Thank you for your attention, thank you for being here. It’s a difficult phase in my life and I think you’ll understand if I don’t feel like making any further comments, but thank you for being here and let’s move on,” said Ferragni as she left the court building after the hearing.
This is the first time that Ferragni has appeared in person at the Milan court for this much talked-about case. The first hearing, a few weeks ago, was merely procedural. At the end of January, Ferragni had been summoned to trial by deputy prosecutor Eugenio Fusco and prosecutor Cristian Barilli. Also summoned were her co-defendants, former employee Fabio Damato and Francesco Cannillo, president of cereal and chocolate producer Cerealitalia-ID. Alessandra Balocco, CEO of the Balocco confectionery company, was also among the defendants, but she died in August.
Ferragni stated she was planning to attend the hearings out of respect for justice, to refute the charges and prove her innocence. Her attorneys have said she hasn’t committed any crime, and has already settled the civil case, having made donations worth €3.4 million in total. According to the Milan prosecutors, who oversaw the investigation carried out by the Economic and Financial Police Unit between 2021 and 2022, Ferragni allegedly deceived her followers and consumers, and made unfair profits of approximately €2.2 million from the sales of products for which no charity donation was made.
Italian consumer watchdog Codacons withdrew its complaint after reaching an agreement with Ferragni. A 76-year-old lady who had bought several of the Christmas cakes in question did apply to appear as a plaintiff in the hearing but, following an out-of-court settlement, withdrew her application. Two other consumer protection associations, Adicu and Casa del consumatore, had also initiated a claim. The latter has not accepted a settlement agreement worth €5,000. A final decision on the plaintiffs will be made by the judge. The dates of the abbreviated procedure hearings have been set for November 25 and December 19, and sentencing is expected in January.
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Fashion
ThredUp sales surge 34 percent on increased orders
Published
November 4, 2025
ThredUp announced on Tuesday sales for the third quarter surged 34 percent to $82.2 million, with the U.S. resale platform attributing the increase to a lift in customer numbers and order growth.
The Oakland, California-based company said active buyer numbers rose 26 percent to 1.57 million, while orders skyrocketed 37 percent to 1.61 million for the third quarter ending September.
Net income fell to $583,000 during the quarter, compared to $739,000 in the prior-year period.
“In Q3, we are proud to have delivered our fourth consecutive quarter of accelerating revenue growth, driven by exceptional new buyer acquisition and order growth,” said ThredUp CEO and co-founder, James Reinhart.
“This quarter, we launched a fully rebranded ThredUp experience, with new products and features that create a more personalized and engaging way to buy and sell secondhand. These advancements are enabled by years of investment in our data and technology infrastructure, positioning us to innovate faster and strengthen our competitive moat in the growing resale market.”
Looking ahead, ThredUp expects full-year revenue to be in the range of $307 million to $309 million, up 18 percent year-over-year at the midpoint.
Earlier this year, ThredUp in late September unveiled a full rebrand designed to strengthen its position as a leader in the now-mainstream secondhand market.
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Fashion
Primark festive campaign highlights affordable fashion and a community spirit
Published
November 4, 2025
Primark has unwrapped its ‘Full on Festive Feels’ Christmas campaign featuring “affordable fashion, joyful gifting and community”. It’s just launched in 470 Primark store windows globally, and across digital and social media channels.
The campaign’s theme is all about “friends and family capturing their festive celebrations and the moments that give people the full-on festive feels, without having to break the bank”.
“Whether it’s nights in wearing cosy FamJams, glitz and glam partywear for nights out with friends, those festive home finds or tying the bow on the perfect present”, Primark said the aim is to bring “all the festive feels at the incredible value that it’s famous for”.
This year, fashion also plays a major part in a line-up featuring essential seasonal pieces that make up its new price promotion-based ‘Major Find’, which offers products or a look “reflecting a style of the moment, at unbeatable value”.
This includes a corset leopard-print mini dress (£10), a black peplum top, and a black sculpted coat (£20). Other standout pieces to complete the festive look are a coordinated two-piece, including a black sequin top (£16) and matching black sequin trousers for (£20).
But, of course, the other major aspect of this year’s campaign theme is ‘community’ and Primark’s also donating gift packs totalling £250,000 to local charities. Stores have partnered with them to provide specially selected gift packs of clothes and festive essentials to people who need them.
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