Full Name | Michael David Kors (born Karl Anderson Jr.) |
Date of Birth | August 9, 1959 |
Age | 64 |
Place of Birth | Long Island, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Fashion Institute of Technology |
Occupation | Fashion Designer |
Spouse | Lance Le Pere (married 2011) |
Career Highlights | Chief creative officer of Michael Kors, first women’s ready-to-wear designer for French house Celine (1997-2003) |
Brands | Michael Kors, Michael Kors Holdings Limited (renamed Capri Holdings Limited), includes Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace brands |
Awards | CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer of the Year (1999), CFDA Award for Menswear Designer of the Year (2003) |
Net Worth | Approximately $1 billion |
Parents | Joan Hamburger (mother, former model), Karl Anderson Sr. (father) |
Stepfather | Bill Kors |
Early Life | Changed name from Karl Anderson Jr. to Michael David Kors at age 5, grew up in Merrick, New York |
High School | John F. Kennedy High School, Bellmore, New York |
Website | michaelkors.com |