Michael Kors
Michael Kors is the leading American fashion designer for luxury accessories and sportswear. The
company's heritage is rooted in producing polished, sleek, sophisticated American sportswear with a
jet-set attitude. Whether Aspen, Palm Beach or Capri, their mission is to bring their vision of a jet-set,
luxury lifestyle to women and men around the globe. Their products, emblematic of the highest standard
of quality, include apparel, accessories and beauty. Their lifestyle-driven company embraces the highest
standards of creativity, quality, technology and human resources.
Michael Kors timepieces epitomize this mission to bring a vision of a jet-set luxury lifestyle to men and
women around the globe. Their designs and colors are inspired directly by Michael Kors himself, and are
constructed from high quality materials. The details and elements such as stitching, hardware and fabrics, are
shared with Michael Kors apparel and handbags, making them the perfect way to complete your look. All Michael
Kors timepieces are backed by a 2-year international warranty.
History
Michael Kors began his career in fashion at the age of 19 designing and merchandising a collection
for the renowned boutique, Lothar's, in New York City. The success of these
clothes caught the
attention of the fashion press, prompting Kors to venture out on his own. In 1981, the Michael Kors
label was formed; his first women's collection was launched at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue,
among other stores. Since his collection was established, it has never strayed from Kors' initial vision
of chic, luxurious American sportswear.
In Fall 2004, Kors unveiled his latest collection, Michael Michael Kors, to an unprecedented launch in over
350 doors nationwide. This new collection introduced for the first time a
collection of fine timepieces from Michael Kors. These fine timepieces are
true to the Michael Kors style and vision, and are perfect complements to the
jet-set, luxury lifestyle. The Michael Michael Kors label includes women's ready to wear, swimwear and accessories
including handbags, small leathergoods, belts and shoes; men's sportswear, tailored clothing, dress shirts and
neckwear; as well as eyewear and timepieces for both men and women.
Celebrities who have worn Mr. Kors' clothes include Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Pierce
Brosnan, Sharon Stone, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, Kate Bosworth, Sigourney Weaver,
Usher, Liv Tyler, Jessica Simpson, and Rene Russo, whom Mr. Kors worked with on the wardrobe for the 1999 remake of
the "Thomas Crown Affair."
Michael Kors received Dupont's first American Original Award in 1983, and the Elle/Cadillac fashion award for
excellence in 1995. In July 1996, he was named by Vogue magazine as part of the 'new establishment' — and referred to
as one of the most influential designers of the decade. In december of 1999, Mr. Kors received the New York Award,
celebrating 10 people who epitomize the spirit of the city, from New York Magazine in the fashion category. In june
of 1999, Michael Kors received the most prestigious award in the fashion industry — the CFDA award for womenswear
designer of the year, followed by the CFDA Menswear award in 2003. In June of 2001, 2005 and 2006, Mr. Kors was one of
three nominees for the accessories designer of the year award by the CFDA. In 2004, Mr. Kors served as one of the judges
on the critically acclaimed and Emmy nominated reality show, "Project Runway," a role that he continued in its second and
third seasons. Mr. Kors currently resides in New York City.