About our Company
Michael Kors was founded by the American fashion designer, Michael David Kors. He was actually born with the name Karl Anderson, Jr in 1959. Michael Kors is the honorary chairman and chief creative officer of his brand. MK sells men's and women's ready to wear accessories, watches, jewelry, footwear and fragrance.
Michael Kors enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC in 1977. He dropped out 9 months later and took a job at a boutique on 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. he started as a salesperson and went on to become both the designer and visual display head for the store.
In 1981, Kors launched his Michael Kors women's label at Bergdorf Goodman (the store he worked for). In 1990, the company launched KORS Michael Kors as a licensee. He ran into financial trouble but was back on his feet in 1997. His men's line debut was in 2002.
Michael Kors enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC in 1977. He dropped out 9 months later and took a job at a boutique on 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. he started as a salesperson and went on to become both the designer and visual display head for the store.
In 1981, Kors launched his Michael Kors women's label at Bergdorf Goodman (the store he worked for). In 1990, the company launched KORS Michael Kors as a licensee. He ran into financial trouble but was back on his feet in 1997. His men's line debut was in 2002.