Michael David Kors — Honorary Chairman & Chief Creative Officer at Michael Kors Holdings Limited

Mr. Michael David Kors serves as the Chief Creative Officer of Michael Kors Holdings Limited. Mr. Kors serves as Chief Creative Officer of Michael Kors (USA), Inc. and served as its Principal Designer. He serves as Honorary Chairman of Michael Kors (USA), Inc., and Michael Kors Holdings Limited. He began his career in fashion, designing and merchandising a collection for the renowned boutique Lothar's in New York City. In January 2002, he launched a full scale men's collection. He has completed his contract with Celine after showing his 13th Collection in Paris. Celebrities who have worn Mr. Kors??? clothes include Jennifer Lopez, Charlize Theron, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sharon Stone, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelica Huston, Sigourney Weaver, Liv Tyler and Rene Russo, who he worked with on wardrobe for the 1999 remake of the Thomas Crown Affair. He has been Creative Director of Celine since February 1999. He serves as a Director at Michael Kors Holdings Limited He served as Director of Michael Kors LLC. He is involved in numerous charitable organizations, he serves on the Board of The Council of Fashion Designers of America and also serves as its Executive Vice President. In 2003, the CFDA bestowed Mr. Kors with the distinct honor of Menswear Designer of the Year. In November 1997, he was named the first women's ready-to-wear designer for the house of Celine, a division of LVMH, Mo???t Hennessy Louis Vuitton. In June 1999, Mr. Kors received the most prestigious award in the fashion industry - the CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year. He studied fashion design at London Fashion Institute.