EQUITY INVESTMENT

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2017

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

EQUITY INVESTMENT

NOTE M — EQUITY INVESTMENT

Investment in Kingdom Holding 1 (“KH1”)

In February 2016, the Company acquired a 19% minority interest in KH1, the parent company of the group that holds the worldwide rights to the Karl Lagerfeld brand. The Company paid 32.5€ million (approximately $35.4 million at the date of the transaction). This investment is intended to expand the partnership between the Company and the Karl Lagerfeld brand and extend their business development opportunities on a global scale. The investment in KH1, which is being accounted for under the equity method of accounting, is reflected in Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 31, 2017.

Investment in Karl Lagerfeld North America (“KLNA”)

In June 2015, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Karl Lagerfeld Group BV (“KLBV”). The Company paid to KLBV $25.0 million for a 49% ownership interest in KLNA. KLNA holds brand rights to all Karl Lagerfeld trademarks for all consumer products (except eyewear, fragrance, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, and hospitality services) and apparel in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Company accounts for its investment in KLNA using the equity method of accounting.