Michael Kors
Michael David Kors (born Karl Anderson Jr.[2] August 9, 1959) is an American fashion designer. He is the chief creative officer of his brand,[3] Michael Kors, which sells men's and women's ready-to-wear, accessories, watches, jewelry, footwear, and fragrance. Kors was the first women's ready-to-wear designer for the French house Celine, from 1997 to 2003.[4] On January 2, 2019, Michael Kors Holdings Limited officially changed its name to Capri Holdings Limited (NYSE: CPRI).[5] Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace are the three founder-led brands under Capri Holdings Limited.[6]
For the company, see Michael Kors (brand).
Michael Kors
1999 CFDA award for womenswear designer of the year 2003 CFDA award for menswear designer of the year
Personal life[edit]
Kors was born as Karl Anderson Jr.[7] on Long Island, New York. His mother is Jewish; his father was of Swedish descent.[7][8][9][10] His parents are Joan Hamburger, a former model, and her first husband, Karl Anderson Sr.[11][12][13] His mother married Bill Kors when her son was five, and his surname was changed to Kors. His mother told Karl that he could choose a new first name as well and he renamed himself Michael David Kors.[13] He grew up in Merrick, New York, and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, New York, on Long Island.[14]
Kors married his partner, Lance Le Pere, on August 16, 2011, in Southampton, New York, in The Hamptons.[1][15][16]
In popular culture[edit]
Kors was referenced in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada by Meryl Streep's character, Miranda Priestly. In the scene, Priestly sweeps into her office and gives a list of instructions to her personal assistant (Emily Blunt). Priestly says, "RSVP 'yes' to Michael Kors' party and I want the driver to drop me off at 9:30 and pick me up at 9:45 sharp."[37]