Under The Cover
Under The Cover
Knockout Beauty Media Group
Michael Kors: From Boutiques to Billions
50 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2024 at 11:00 am.
Introduction
Meet Michael Kors
Early Life and Inspirations
From Child Model to Aspiring Actor
Fashion Dreams and First Jobs
The Lothar's Experience
Starting the Michael Kors Brand
Wheels, Water, Wings: The Glamorous Lifestyle
Freelance Work Controversy
Iconic Ads
Capri Campaigns and Misadventures
Project Runway Journey
Fashion Show Experiences
Gloria Steinem's Influence
Final Reflections and Stories
Credits and Acknowledgements
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Today we dive deep into the life and career of fashion mogul Michael Kors. Michael shares his journey from a creative child enthralled by design, to his early experiences in fashion retail at Lothar's, to the establishment of his eponymous brand. 
Tracing through the timeline about his time dressing mannequins, through to the inception of Project Runway, and memorable collaborations with various fashion icons add depth to the narrative. 
Michael also discusses his muse-inspired collections and the pivotal moments that shaped modern fashion. Talking with Michael offers a unique glimpse into the glamorous world of high fashion and the stories behind the scenes.
Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Photo research is by Kate Hill. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily.
Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD. 
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