The proposed merger that would've combined six luxury brands owned by Capri and Tapestry was abandoned by the companies due to regulatory challenges posed by an FTC lawsuit.

Fashion group Tapestry said Thursday that it was dropping its $8.5 billion bid for Capri, the owner of luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace, following a successful legal challenge by US regulators.

After losing a lawsuit against the FTC, both companies agreed to cancel the deal, calling the legal process “uncertain and unlikely to be resolved.”

Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:TPR) shares are trading higher premarket on Thursday after the company disclosed that it has reached an agreement with Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE:CPRI) to terminate their merger agreement.

Fashion companies Capri Holdings Limited and Tapestry -- parent companies behind the Coach and Michael Kors brands -- ended their $8.5 billion merger deal Thursday. The deal was blocked by the Federal Trade Commission.

Tapestry is terminating its $8.5 billion deal to buy Michael Kors owner Capri following a legal hurdle, the companies said on Thursday, ending their effort to create a U.S. luxury giant to compete with major European players.