Michael Kors The Man - More Than Just Handbags

Many people are familiar with Michael Kors Handbags but they do not know the story behind the guy, the designer Kors. This post is intended to give a little insight into the background of Michael Kors in an effort to help people appreciate their Kors collections just a little bit more. Mr. Kors is much more than just a pair of sunglasses or that must have handbag on the shelves of chic fashion shops all over.

Michael Kors was born with the name Karl Anderson Jr. He was born in Merrick New York which is located right on long island. The first woman behind the man, his mother, Joan Hamburger Anderson Kors Krystosek was a popular model. She was also Jewish which is the religion that Michael was raised.

At 19 years old he began his fashion life. That is when he started designing clothes. When he got a little older he attended the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. He did very well in his classes and was soon able to launch his own self named line of clothes for women. His collection was featured very big deal stores like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Lord and Taylor just to name a few. He moved on and was soon hired by the French fashion house Celine in 1997.

Michael Kors was a massive success there and became very popular in the fashion world. He was the designer of the women’s ready to wear and creative director until 2003. He left Celine to work more on his own brand and launch a menswear collection.

The designer Kors then branched out into accessories including Michael Kors Handbags, sunglasses and shoes. He never strayed from his American chic styling. Some of his most notable collections include the Michael Kors Totes, Michael Kors satchel and the designer Kors clutches and small bags.