Last Updated: 02 Aug, 2023 | Views: 768
Age: 65
Profession: Fashion Designer
Famous For: Chief Creative Officer Of Michael Kors
Higher Education: Graduated
About (Profile/Biography):
Michael David Kors is a fashion designer from the USA. He serves as the brand's honorary chairman and chief design officer. Michael Kors provides ready-to-wear for both men and women, watches, accessories, jewellery, footwear, and fragrance. From 1997 through 2003, Kors served as the French fashion label Celine's first women's ready-to-wear designer. Capri Holdings Limited officially became Michael Kors Holdings Limited on January 2, 2019. (NYSE: CPRI). Capri Holdings Limited's three founder-led brands are Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, and Versace. On August 16, 2011, Kors tied the knot with Lance Le Pere in Southampton, New York, in the Hamptons.
Career:
In 1977: Kors enrolled at New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology.
In 1981: Kors introduced his Michael Kors women's line at Bergdorf Goodman.
In 1990: KORS Michael Kors was introduced by the corporation as a licensee.
In 2012: It was reported that Zac Posen, a fellow designer, would succeed Kors on Project Runway.
In 2015: Michelle Obama picked a black sleeveless dress by the designer for her official first term photo as First Lady, and she later wore another piece by Kors for the State of the Union speech.
Achievements and Awards:
In 2010: He became the youngest ever recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America's Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2012: God's Love We Deliver awarded him the Golden Heart Lifetime Achievement Award.
In 2016: Joe Biden presented Kors with the McGovern-Dole Leadership award on behalf of World Food Program USA.
Unknown Facts:
As a child, Kors appeared in various TV commercials, including one for Lucky Charms.
At the age of 23, Michael Kors persuaded Anna Wintour to check out his eponymous collection, greatly advancing his career.
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