2012年5月30日星期三

Chris Burch Steps Down as Tory Burch Co-Chair

Ever since Tory Burch’s ex-husband Chris Burch — who helped found her label Coach Outlet Online, serving as chairman of its board — started opening a series of C. Wonder stores last year which emulate Tory’s branding, rumors have dogged the former couple.

Tory and Chris Burch in 2005 Coach Outlet Online, pre-divorce. Photo: Getty Images

A source told the New York Post: “Tory is working with Chris to avoid more brand confusion. She is asking him to change his concept, which includes C. Wonder’s product, the design and the boutique. It remains Tory’s intent not to litigate — she is hopeful he’ll agree to change his concept. Litigation would be the very last resort.”

Late last year, reports began circulating that Chris was looking to sell his Tory Burch stake for $600 million Coach Outlet Online, and that Tory was threatening legal action against Chris for copying her business plan with C. Wonder. Earlier this month, the litigation rumors returned. And now comes word that Chris has stepped down as co-chair of the board after being ordered out of a February 22 board meeting. He remains a shareholder and board member at Tory Burch Coach Outlet Online, although Barclays Capital is said to be working on selling his shares. Tory is now the company’s sole chair.

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