Michael Kors

Michael Kors is an American fashion designer who launched a high end clothing line in 1981 by the same name. Kors is famous for his womens wear line and handbag collection, as well as his role as judge on the hit reality show Project Runway.

A designer company, formerly owned by the late Tony Duquette, filed a lawsuit against Kors on January 26, 2009, after claims that Kors stole their designs and used them in his Resort Collection in 2008.TMZ: Will "Runway" Judge "Resort" to Anything? (January 27, 2009)

Kors studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and shortly after launched his womens wear line at high end department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus. In 1997, Kors went to work for French fashion house Celine as creative director and six years later left to focus on expanding his brand to a menswear line. In addition to department stores, Kors has collection boutiques in Beverly Hills and New York City.

Celebrities are attracted to Kors' collections. Actresses Joan Allen and Jennifer Garner both wore custom gowns by Kors at the Academy Awards in 2006. His clothing can also be seen as part of the wardrobe in films such as Possession, Bandits, and The Thomas Crown Affair.

The Michael Kors' vision for clothing is considered to be chic and luxurious sportswear. He provides a versatility in his clothing that never quite seems to go out of fashion. Considered classic, Kors creates careful cuts that showcase the women's body in an elegant, sophisticated manner.