Michael Kors

Rough is chic. This is how Michael Kors redefined style amid the outlandish and flagrant world of the fashion industry.

Michael Kors handbags are reflective of this unique revolutionary style as seen on its multiple pockets, fancy grommets, masculine hardware and chains that would interestingly work on any outfit.

While most designers focus on feminine extravagance and luxury, Kors mastered the use of buckles, chains and hardware to provide his handbags a modern, almost masculine but trendy look. His liberal use of chains in making the straps is both creative and brazen but his mastery in blending it with the classic business-wear with a fashion sharpness makes Michael Kors designer handbags stand out.

Jumpstart

At 19, the London-born famous designer made a jumpstart with his career right after fashion school. From New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, Kors immediately scored A-list racks to display his designs at the famous Lothar’s boutique.

This first job gained the fashion world’s attention into Kors’ creations, even pushing him to try to make the big jump in 1981 with the launch of the Michael Kors designer label. Top major department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue and the upscale Bergdorf Goodman jumped into the bandwagon and sold Kors’ creations, which were mostly comfy but luxurious sportswear.

Women’s ready-to-wear outfits soon became his target, with designs landing in the stands of Celine in Paris, which ultimately gave him the esteemed title Creative Director of Celine in 1999.

In July of 1996, Vogue magazine hailed Michael Kors one of the most influential designers of the decade.

Unstoppable
Kors’ express to the fashion industry was unstoppable that after a successful launch of an all out fashion lines for men in January 2002, the company unveiled MICHAEL, a brand line designed for both men and women that includes apparel, timepieces, handbags and small leather items.

Roughly designed stylish handbags, under the MICHAEL brand, immediately became Hollywood red carpet hit where a Michael Kors handbag is seen in every arm of big-time celebrities Sharon Stone, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Charlize Theron.

Pop music icon and fashion trendsetter Jennifer Lopez and model turned movie actress Gwyneth Paltrow also popularized the designer handbag.

Aside from its celebrity following, the label has also gained the taste of the high-end trend conscious market after noticing Kors' creative styles that exude high-fashion elements of nonchalant originality and edginess.

Favorites

Depending on the material and style, prices of each handbags range from $60 to $300. Here are some of the label’s all-time favorites:

Michael Kors "Astor" Suede Hobo Bag. With striking nickel stud accents and leather trim, the handbag was a smash hit among fashionistas who are willing to shelve out around $85 to $160 to sport this character handbag.

Michael Kors "O.C." Metallic East / West Flap Bag. Considered as a more extravagant splurge on Kors’ creation, this envelope-style handbag displays metallic-platinum leather and silver accents and strap that could be a perfect choice for formal evening affairs. The handbag price is pegged at $170.

Michael Kors "Hutton" Suede Flap Bag. The attractive flap-style handbag features exterior pouch pockets with metallic netting overlay and striking metallic accents for embellishments. The handbag price is pegged at $130.

Interested buyers are advised to purchase their Michael Kors handbags from Kors retailers and fine department stores such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman. The handbags can also be found at Bluefly online store.

Michael Kors has phenomenally straddled the thin line between classic and unconventional. Kors’ conservative color section rarely touches into the streaking bold or bright. The simple color, when mixed with his creative and eye-catching designs gave his creations a contemporary twist to each of his seasonal pieces.