# The Luxury Brands Owned By Capri Holdings

> While Capri Holdings may not be widely recognized, its brands—Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace—are certainly well-known.

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- Published: 2025-01-09 · Updated: 2025-04-24
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## Key takeaways

- Capri Holdings, formerly Michael Kors Holdings, owns three founder-led houses: Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo.
- Capri agreed in April 2025 to sell Versace to Prada Group for $1.38 billion, having acquired it for $2.1 billion in 2018.
- The $8.5 billion Capri-Tapestry merger collapsed in November 2024 after the US FTC blocked it in court.

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Founded in 1981 by American designer Michael David Kors, Capri Holdings Limited—formerly Michael Kors Holdings—is a global fashion luxury group known for its glamorous portfolio of world-renowned brands.

The New York-based company operates three iconic, founder-led brands, each with a distinct heritage and identity: US brand Michael Kors (founded in 1981), Italian luxury brand Versace (founded in 1978 and acquired in September 2018), and British luxury brand Jimmy Choo (founded in 1996 and acquired in November 2017).

Capri Holdings Limited is based in London, UK, and is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CPRI).

In November 2024, the American company and Tapestry, Inc. (the owner of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman) mutually agreed to terminate their $8.5 billion merger agreement after the US Federal Trade Commission successfully blocked the much anticipated deal in court.

- **Founded in**: 1981
- **Company Type:** Public
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Group CEO**: John D. Idol
- **Employees**: 10,000+
- **Website**: [capriholdings.com](https://www.capriholdings.com)

## Capri Holdings' luxury brand portfolio

### Michael Kors

Michael Kors is an American luxury fashion brand established in 1981 by designer Michael Kors. Known as a symbol of accessible luxury, the US luxury brand offers an extensive collection of fashion products, from ready-to-wear clothing to handbags and accessories.

- **Founded in**: 1981
- **Country**: United States
- **Year acquired by Capri Holdings**: Founding brand
- **Website**: [michaelkors.com](https://www.michaelkors.com)

### Versace (divesting in progress)

Founded by Giovanni Maria "Gianni" Versace in 1978 in Milan, Italy, Versace is an iconic fashion house renowned for its bold, glamorous designs and use of rich prints. Donatella Versace has been the Artistic Director since 1997. Versace represents Italian luxury through a distinctive, daring approach to fashion and lifestyle, highlighted by the iconic Medusa logo.

In April 2025, Capri Holdings agreed to sell Versace to Prada Group for $1.38 billion, with the transaction set to close in late 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Capri Holdings acquired the iconic Italian luxury brand for $2.1 billion back in 2018.

- **Founded in**: 1978
- **Country**: Italy
- **Year acquired by Capri Holdings**: 2018
- **Website**: [versace.com](https://www.versace.com)

### Jimmy Choo

Established in 1996 by Malaysian-Chinese designer Jimmy Choo and former British Vogue editor Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo is a global luxury brand rooted in bespoke shoemaking. The British brand has since expanded into a full range of luxury accessories, including footwear, handbags, and eyewear. It is helmed by creative director Sandra Choi and is headquartered in London, UK.

- **Founded in**: 1996
- **Country**: United Kingdom
- **Year acquired by Capri Holdings**: 2017
- **Website**: [jimmychoo.com](https://www.jimmychoo.com)

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