Michael Kors

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear, known for establishing a global lifestyle empire. After his talent was recognized by Dawn Mello, then executive vice president of Bergdorf Goodman, Michael Kors officially launched his namesake line in 1981. His designs quickly became known for their chic, luxurious sportswear aesthetic, seamlessly blending glamour with effortless wearability. Kors held his first runway show in 1984, establishing his signature style and laying the groundwork for what would become a global lifestyle empire.

His impact on fashion and culture was recognized by The Time 100 in 2013, the same year he was honored with the Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion. These recognitions underscored his standing as a leading figure in the global fashion landscape. Beyond his design work, Kors has been a dedicated philanthropist. He has supported God’s Love We Deliver, a non-profit providing meals to seriously ill individuals, for over 25 years.

In 2013, he initiated the impactful ‘Watch Hunger Stop’ campaign in partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Following this initiative, he was appointed Global Ambassador Against Hunger for the WFP in 2015, a role through which he has actively worked to deliver over 35 million meals by 2025. In recognition of his humanitarian efforts, Kors was honored with the McGovern-Dole Leadership award in 2016, further cementing his legacy as a designer with profound social impact.