Michael Kors was born in Long Island, New York. He received his education from the Fashion Institute of Technology. He was popularly known for his chic approach on American sportswear. Previously, he won the 1999 CFDA award for womenswear designer of the year and the 2003 CFDA award for menswear designer of the year. In addition, his designs have been worn by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez,
Heidi Klum , Sharon Stone, Gwyneth Paltrow and Rene Russo.
In 2004, the gay designer became part of the reality television show Project Runway as a judge.
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