Of course we all now there is a lot of money in fashion it is a multi billion dollar industry, but how rich are the people who own it? WWD has published a list of the top paid US fashion Ceo's in 2011. It seems that the cheaper brands have higher salaries especially anything related to J.C Penney! Though we do see two familiar faces there Ralph Lauren and Reed Krakoff making quite the considerable amount! I cant imagine that being my daily income its quite marvelous, Ron Johnson No.1 makes over 145,000 dollars everyday and thats a whole lot of shoes!


1. Ron Johnson, ceo, J.C. Penney
Total 2011 Pay: $53,281,505

2. Michael Jeffries, chairman and CEO, Abercrombie & Fitch
Total 2011 Pay: $48,069,473

3. Neil Cole, president and CEO, Iconix
Total 2011 Pay: $37,424,782

4. Ralph Lauren, chairman and CEO, Ralph Lauren
Total 2011 Pay: $36,325,782

5. Mark Parker, CEO and president, Nike
Total 2011 Pay: $35,212,678

6. Myron E. “Mike” Ullman 3rd, former chairman and CEO, J.C. Penney
Total 2011 Pay: $34,561,322

7. Michael Kramer, chief operating officer, J.C. Penney
Total 2011 Pay: $33,370,607

8. Reed Krakoff, president and executive creative director, Coach
Total 2011 Pay: $21,188,980

9. Daniel Walker, chief talent officer, J.C. Penney
Total 2011 Pay: $20,201,219

10. Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO, Target
Total 2011 Pay: $19,707,107



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