Michael Kors - DesignerMichael Kors -Fashion Designer Label

Label OverviewLong Island native Michael Kors began his namesake label in 1981, not long after his graduation from FIT, and started selling at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks straightaway. He slowly made a name for himself over the years, selling his creamy uptown pieces to American women with a yen for luxurious reboots of classics. Things really took off after his appointment at French fashion house Celine, where he served as designer and then creative director from 1997 until 2003. In the meantime, he won the CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year in 1999 for Michael Kors Collection. All of this upped his standing in the fashion world—and he capitalized on this by launching a full-fledged accessories line in 2001, a men’s collection in 2002, and sportswear line Michael Michael Kors in 2004. With flagship stores in most major cities, popular fragrance and home lines—and of course, the celebrity factor from his role on Project Runway—Michael Kors remains a powerful brand in the American fashion landscape.

Status Established, Household Name
Clients Mary J. Blige, Ellen Pompeo, Debra Messing, Usher, Jessica Simpson, Pierce Brosnan
Other Product Lines Beauty, Eyewear, Fragrances, Home, Handbags, Jeans, Shoes, Underwear
Owned By Silas Chou, Lawrence Stroll; Sportswear Holdings
Address 11 W. 42nd St.
New York, New York 10018
212-201-8100
Where To Buy Michael Kors (Upper East Side), Michael Kors (Soho), Saks Fifth Avenue, Jeffrey New York, Neiman Marcus
Related Websites Michael Kors (Official) Wikipedia: Michael Kors (Other) Style.com: Michael Kors (Media) Michael Kors Designed By Michael Kors, 1981 - Present
Shows In New York
Collection Types RTW, Menswear, Resort
Similar Clientele Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein
Styles & Tags American, Buyers' Favorite, Commercial Success, Critics' Favorite, Feminine
MICHAEL Michael Kors Designed By Michael Kors, 2004 - Present
Shows In New York
Collection Types RTW
Similar Clientele DKNY, ck Calvin Klein
Styles & Tags American, Buyers' Favorite, Casual, Commercial Success, Feminine, Sporty, Lower Priced

DesignersWhat's Been SaidPrevious Next Previous Next “His fashions display an infatuation with the traditionalism of the Eastern Seaboard haute bourgeoisie. Yet he also likes to tweak it for customers who want to look polished and prosperous but hip.”—Ruth La Ferla The New York Times “His clothes are clean, but they have that little bit of edge. He's quite fearless in his use of gilt and glitter.”—Bette Midler The New York Times “What never changes is that everyone wants to look tall and thin and young. When everyone from Claire Danes to Courtney Love to Barbara Walters all wear the same clothes, that's when I know I'm doing my job well.”—Michael Kors The New York Times “His fashions display an infatuation with the traditionalism of the Eastern Seaboard haute bourgeoisie. Yet he also likes to tweak it for customers who want to look polished and prosperous but hip.”—Ruth La Ferla The New York Times “His clothes are clean, but they have that little bit of edge. He's quite fearless in his use of gilt and glitter.”—Bette Midler The New York Times