Michael Kors Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | August 9, 1959 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Spouse | Lance LePere |
Michael Kors is a renowned American fashion designer who took the industry by storm through his exquisite collections of clothes, handbags, accessories, footwear, jewelry, watches, and fragrances. A large number of celebrities have draped themselves in his custom-made dresses and have walked the red carpet of various events. His labels, Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors, have established stores in many of all the major cities of the world including New York, Paris, Dubai, and Hong Kong.
Born Name
Karl Anderson Junior
Nick Name
Michael David Kors

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Long Island, New York, U.S.
Residence
He divides his time among –
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.
- His beach house in Long Island, New York, U.S.
- A lavish residential property at Longboat Key, Manatee County, Florida, U.S.
Nationality
Education
He studied in John F. Kennedy High School based in Bellmore, New York.
Michael briefly aspired to be a movie star and took acting lessons till the age of 14. He stopped his acting pursuits soon after he realized that he preferred the vocation of a fashion designer.
He enrolled in Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, NYC in 1977 but dropped out after 9 months, merely studying for 2 semesters, to work as a salesperson in a boutique called Lothar’s. It was situated right across the luxury store Bergdorf Goodman in midtown Manhattan.
Occupation
Fashion Designer
Family
- Father – Karl Anderson Sr.
- Mother – Joan Hamburger (Former Model)
- Siblings – He is the only child.
- Others – Karl Charles Anderson aka Charlie (Paternal Grandfather), Mary Zockoff (Paternal Grandmother), Austin Howard Hamburger (Maternal Grandfather) (Worked in Textiles), Beatrice Bernice Tuchfeld (Maternal Grandmother) (High School Principal), Bill Kors (Former Stepfather) (Businessman)
Manager
Not Applicable
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Michael Kors has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Swedish and Ukrainian ancestry on his father’s side and Austrian ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Blonde (Natural)
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Gay

Distinctive Features
- Very broad forehead owing to a receding hairline
- Broad, oval face
- Almost always dresses in black clothes and only wears Aviator styled sunglasses
Brand Endorsements
- As a child model, Michael was cast in TV commercials for Lucky Charms breakfast cereal and Charmin Paper Towels.
- In his adult life, Michael is solely committed to the expansion and growth of his clothing and accessories business which he had named after himself. The year 2018 marked the 37th anniversary of his business.
Religion
- His religious beliefs as an adult are not confirmed.
- During his childhood and teenage years, Michael was subscribed to Judaism since his mother is Jewish. His maternal family organized the coming-of-age ritual of ‘Bar Mitzvah’ on Michael’s 13th birthday.
Best Known For
- His chic and classic ready-to-wear women’s and menswear collection that has expanded to include accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, eyewear, and fragrance products over the years
- Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels are sold in luxury stores worldwide which include cities such as New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro.
- He also gained a lot of recognition among the masses by getting featured as a judge on 122 episodes of the reality series, Project Runway (2004-2016).
First Film
Michael made his theatrical film debut by featuring in the background for one of the scenes of the action-adventure movie, Mercenaries in 2014.
First TV Show
Michael made his first appearance on a TV show in December 2004, when he was cast as a judge in season 1 of the reality series Project Runway which was co-hosted by Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, and Nina Garcia.
Personal Trainer
- The designer usually has a Yoga instructor to pay him a home visit for a personal training session in the morning around 8 a.m. Sometimes, Michael likes to visit a gym for a Pilates class and occasionally supplements the 2 forms of exercises with a long walk by the river.
- He does not drink hot liquids at all and prefers lemon iced tea even in cold weather.
- Michael is a former smoker. After he quit smoking, he developed an addiction to lemon iced tea. He drinks about 4 glasses of lemon iced tea a day and likes 3 Splendas per glass for sweetness. After lunch, to cut back on his caffeine consumption, Michael switches to drinking iced water with lemon.
- The designer’s meals on most days are as follows:
- Breakfast (9:15 a.m.) – Bialy baked bread delivered from Murray’s Bagels with a glass of lemon iced tea
- Lunch (1:30 p.m.) – Sashimi or a salad delivered from Chop’t with 4 pieces of salmon or tuna. Sometimes, he indulges in a hamburger.
- Snack (5:00 p.m.) – 2 pieces of dark chocolate
- Dinner (7:30 p.m.) – Caesar salad and a hamburger
Michael Kors Favorite Things
- Beverage – Iced Tea
- Cocktail – Ketel One on the rocks (Vodka), Cortese di Gavi dry white wine
- Chocolate Brand – Ghirardelli
- Shampoo – Chamomile shampoo from Klorane
- Skincare Products – Kiehl’s moisturizer, Jergens tinted moisturizer for the face, Creme de la Mer lip balm
- Accessory – Tote bag, Sunglasses
- Luxury Food – Caviar Kaspia
- Fiction Author – Jackie Collins, Judith Krantz
- Activity To Unwind – Watching theatre or musicals
- Restaurants – Joe Allen in NYC and Paris, I Sodi, The Little Owl, Cafe Cluny, Gene’s
- TV Shows – Reality shows such as RuPaul‘s Drag Race, Restaurant: Impossible, Fashion Police
- Everyday Food – Hamburger, Pizza
- NYC Bookstore – Three Lives store
- Reflexology Spa – Angel Feet spa
- Holiday Destinations – Parrot Cay, Capri, Phuket, Big Sur
- Fashion Era – 1970s, 1980s
- Part About His Job – Watching a casual thought materialize into a complete collection happily worn by women
- Fashion Advice – Keep it simple, keep it comfortable, and stay consistent (From his mother)
- Celebrity Moments – Michelle Obama wearing his dress for the official portrait as First Lady, Bette Midler wearing his outfit for the Tony awards, Lil’ Kim and Sigourney Weaver wearing the same dress by Michael Kors at 2 different events and projecting a completely different look
Source – Harper’s BAZAAR, Vanity Fair, Aerin, Savoirflair, Allure
Michael Kors Facts
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