MFIT director Valerie Steele, Michael Kors, 2011 Couture Council Chair Liz Peek, 2011.
Michael Kors joined Valerie Steele for a witty and charming discussion about his accomplishments
over the past 30 years in fashion on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Doubles Club in NYC.
One of America's pre-eminent designers for luxury sportswear, Kors established his
namesake company in 1981. He currently produces a range of products through the Michael
Kors Collection, KORS Michael Kors, and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including mens
and women's ready to wear, accessories, and a full line of fragrance and beauty products.
In 2004, Mr. Kors, became one of the judges of Project Runway a role that he continues
in the shows eighth season. In 2010, Mr. Kors became one of the youngest recipients
of the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA. He also received the
Fragrance Foundations FIFI Award for Lifetime Achievement.