Michael Kors

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Biography

Since launching his eponymous collection in 1981, Kors' designs were worn by anyone who knew a thing or two about fashion - from Park Avenue princesses to West Coast trendsetters. While Kors built his reputation by making clothes for the moneyed set, he expanded his brand by designing elegant yet affordable pieces for the masses, and launching a full range of menswear, women's accessories, and fragrances. Kors further expanded his sartorial …
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Job Title

Actor, Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup, Below The Line, Other

Born

Karl Anderson on August 9, 1959 in Long Island, New York, USA

Career Milestones

Began designing and merchandising a collection for the famed local boutique, Lothar's

Launched his lower-priced collection, KORS Michael Kors in the early 1990s

1981

Launched the Michael Kors womenswear line, which sold at Bloomingdales, Bergdorf Goodman, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue

1997

Was the designer and creative director for the French fashion house Celine

2002

Launched his menswear line

2004

Became a regular Judge on Bravo's hit reality series "Project Runway"; show began airing on Lifetime in 2009

2004

Launched Michael By Michael Kors