Michael Kors, the great brand handbag designer that changed the world
Michael Kors, the great brand handbag designer that changed the world
COMELY HANDBAG
Michael Kors’ aspiration is to design women handbag that can be both shown off and worn for everyday life.
Kate Moss wearing this strapless, black outfit on a racing track and holding a helmet bearing the US flag epitomizes his style: it is sexy, fun and practical.
Kors had two career aims as a child to be a movie star or fashion designer. He chose Ladies fashion handbag and studied it briefly, but learnt his trade by working at a boutique where he eventually became a designer.
He established his label in 1981, incorporating menswear in 1990. Kors’ Casual young lady cross body and backpack are minimalistic in shape and luxurious to touch. He layers his silhouette and uses luxury fabrics, preferring cashmere, kid leather, silk and organza over cheaper alternatives.
In 1998 he also began designing for deluxe French house Celine, a parallel to Marc Jacobs’ move to Louis Vuitton. His autumn/winter 2003 collection was the last he designed for Celine.