Michael Kors

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THE JET SET LIFESTYLE
An American luxury fashion brand founded in 1981, offering a wide range of products, including bags, shoes, watches, and apparel.

Concept

THE JET SET LIFESTYLE IS ALL ABOUT BEING ON THE GO AND LOOKING CHIC EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

Michael Kors characteristics

Michael Kors: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Michael Kors

Luxury & heritage
Position in the luxury market and connections to fashion history and culture.
Trends & youth culture
Adoption of trends and connections to youth culture.
Decoration & playfulness
Rich decoration, colours and patterns, and playful design.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Michael Kors relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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3 brands
Founded
1981-2004
1981 Sub-brand
Michael Kors Collection
Clothing

The brand’s original, flagship runway line.

The original line of Michael Kors, which began in 1981 and is presented on the official we

The original line of Michael Kors, which began in 1981 and is presented on the official website as the central focus of its Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter runways and collections. Bearing the founder’s name, it offers refined daywear, eveningwear, shoes, handbags, and accessories. As the brand’s point of origin, it establishes the overall standard for later lines such as MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens, and serves to convey the designer’s vision most directly.

2002 Sub-brand
Michael Kors Mens
Clothing

An independent extension line focused on menswear.

Added in 2002, this menswear-oriented extension line is officially presented as a collecti

Added in 2002, this menswear-oriented extension line is officially presented as a collection of modern American style. Centered on sportswear, refined tailoring, and essential luxury, it offers menswear that balances casualness with polish. In contrast to the primarily womenswear main line, it develops the brand’s menswear offering independently and has become one of three pillars alongside Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors.

2004 Sub-brand
Michael Michael Kors
Bags

An extension line that broadens the brand’s everyday offerings for women.

Added in 2004, this women-focused extension line is officially presented as a collection w

Added in 2004, this women-focused extension line is officially presented as a collection with a strong fashion sensibility. It incorporates a broad range of trends, colors and patterns, materials, prints, and silhouettes, with accessories at its core and shoes and womenswear added to the offering. It has also been carried by lifestyle stores and major department stores. While Collection represents the brand’s origins, this line broadens its reach to a wider female customer base and, alongside Mens, adds depth to the brand’s lineup.

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