Michael Kors is the chief creative officer of his brand, Michael Kors, which sells men's and women's ready-to-wear, accessories, watches, jewelry, footwear, and fragrance.
15 Facts About Michael Kors
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Michael Kors's mother is Jewish; his father was of Swedish descent.
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Michael Kors's parents are Joan Hamburger, a former model, and her first husband, Karl Anderson Sr.
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Michael Kors's mother married Bill Kors, when her son was five, and his surname was changed to Kors.
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Michael Kors's mother told Karl that he could choose a new first name as well and he renamed himself Michael David Kors.
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Michael Kors grew up in Merrick, New York and graduated from John F Kennedy High School in Bellmore, New York, on Long Island.
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Michael Kors married his partner, Lance Le Pere, on August 16,2011, in Southampton, New York, in The Hamptons.
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Michael Kors's mother thought his affinity might have been caused in part by his exposure to the apparel industry through her modeling career.
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Michael Kors got back on his feet by 1997 and launched a lower priced line and at the same time was named the first women's ready-to-wear designer for French house Celine.
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Michael Kors left Celine in October 2003 to concentrate on his own brand.
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Michael Kors was a judge on the Emmy-nominated reality television program Project Runway, which aired on Bravo for five seasons; subsequent seasons aired on Lifetime.
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On December 18,2012, it was announced that Michael Kors would be leaving Project Runway, to be replaced by fellow designer Zac Posen.
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Michael Kors returned to Project Runway in 2016 as a guest judge on the season 15 finale.
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In January 2014, Forbes reported that Michael Kors reached a personal fortune in excess of $1 billion.
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Michael Kors Holdings had already "minted two billionaires": Silas Chou and Lawrence Stroll.