# Michael Kors

> Michael Kors is an American accessible-luxury fashion house founded in 1981 by designer Michael Kors. Known for jet-set American sportswear, its signature Saffiano-leather handbags, watches and ready-to-wear, the brand sells through hundreds of retail and outlet stores worldwide, wholesale partners and a growing e-commerce business. Now the anchor brand of parent Capri Holdings, Michael Kors accounts for roughly 70% of the group's revenue and targets style-conscious, aspirational consumers who want luxury design at a more attainable price point.

- **Founded:** 1981
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Michael Kors (Founder & Honorary Chairman, Chief Creative Officer)
- **Team size:** ~9,400 employees (brand); part of Capri Holdings
- **Products:** Handbags & small leather goods, Ready-to-wear, Footwear, Watches & jewelry, Fragrance & beauty
- **Notable:** Grew from a 1981 startup into a global accessible-luxury brand sold on multiple continents., Founder Michael Kors served as women's ready-to-wear designer and creative director at Celine (1997-2003)., IPO in December 2011 (NYSE: KORS) was one of the largest fashion listings of its time.

## Products & services

- **Handbags & small leather goods** — Signature accessories including Saffiano-leather totes and crossbody bags - the brand's core revenue driver.
- **Ready-to-wear** — Women's and men's apparel rooted in American sportswear, from tailoring to casual and dressy pieces.
- **Footwear** — Shoes and boots for women and men across luxury and accessible price tiers.
- **Watches & jewelry** — Fashion watches (originally launched with Fossil) and jewelry sold worldwide.
- **Fragrance & beauty** — Men's and women's fragrance lines extending the brand into beauty.
- **Eyewear** — Sunglasses and optical frames under the Michael Kors name.
- **KORS VIP loyalty program** — Customer loyalty and rewards program with early access, private styling and member perks.

## Achievements

- Grew from a 1981 startup into a global accessible-luxury brand sold on multiple continents.
- Founder Michael Kors served as women's ready-to-wear designer and creative director at Celine (1997-2003).
- IPO in December 2011 (NYSE: KORS) was one of the largest fashion listings of its time.
- Anchor brand of Capri Holdings, contributing roughly 70% of group revenue.
- Founder won CFDA awards and gained mainstream fame as a longtime Project Runway judge.

## Latest updates

- **2024-11** — Tapestry's proposed acquisition of Capri Holdings (Michael Kors' parent) was terminated after regulatory challenge.
- **2025-05** — Capri Holdings reported fiscal 2025 results with Michael Kors brand revenue around $3.0 billion, down year over year amid a soft luxury market.
- **2025-08** — Capri forecast improving revenue as luxury demand stabilized; John Idol continued leading the group and stepped in more directly on the Michael Kors brand.

## Links

- Website: https://michaelkors.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/michael-kors
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/michaelkors
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michaelkors
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelkors/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/MichaelKors/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelkors

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