### [2017-07-25](/feed/2017/07/25/index.md)

##### Michael Kors
# Michael Kors buys Jimmy Choo for US$1.2 billion. 




### Sources:

1. [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/25/business/dealbook/jimmy-choo-michael-kors.html)

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