If we were to predict anything, it’s the fact that Michael Kors’ menswear will continue to grow through the ranks and gain strength. Kors himself knows what drives his people, and the message he preaches to Kors is worth listening to. He is also known for letting his listeners know what he believes.
For Kors his brand, it’s just about his clothes. “No matter how beautiful a show is,” Kors declares, “for me, none are ever seen in real reality until I see an individual wearing it. If that’s too realistic, then I’m pragmatic. I want the clothing and accessories to be items that people wear out, and I would like that they wear them constantly.”
He also loves to share his thoughts and ideas and is a fantastic conversationalist. “I love talking with people. I’m not one of those people who are locked in the white box. I enjoy being out in the world, which is why I love social networks. It’s all about the exchange that goes exchange of messages. I love the reactions of people. If you’re on Instagram, there’s a chance that you may not necessarily be following a fashion individual. It might be an actor or an actual person. And you come across an image, and you imagine,
“So, you’re wearing shoes.” I don’t think the reality is a dirty word – why should it be a dirty word? I believe men want answers.”
For Kors, the fashion industry is an integral part of a man’s life, and it’s their job to make it simpler and more attractive. “The the world has changed, except for an orthodox law firm or bank, he isn’t wearing separate wardrobes for working and playing. In addition, he doesn’t wear seasonal clothing. The weather is highly unpredictable.
It was London in February, and it was scorching hot, and everyone was wearing shorts. But then it was cold. It’s been a change in the rules, and this allows men to feel more at ease.”
According to him, the genesis of this transition was “It’s an awful phrase” – “casual Friday.” “Most men made a mess of that initially. Now I think what’s happened is that men have realized that casual doesn’t mean messy. Casual means that you can move in your clothes, and they have an easiness about them but, at the same time, you can have the luxury.”
That includes Palo Alto nerds who still appear to dress casually for Fridays throughout the week. “The reality of these California technology professionals today will be what they will be experiencing in the future. How do we dress these men who are paving the way for tomorrow’s future? Must put on clothes in a contemporary and appropriate manner to them.
We need to help them avoid the embarrassing mistakes of casual Fridays. “This isn’t to say that you should compromise style to be comfortable, however. The modern luxury you can find is used regularly and makes you feel indulgent. If you wear it only on special occasions for me, it’s a bit old-fashioned. There is no need to have a wardrobe with a price tag that’s only one or one type of clothing. You must mix it all with. There’s a chance that you have a Savile Row outfit which mixes Michael Kors and then something from the high-street. We all wear this style nowadays. It’s more democratic.”
So, who is his vision for Michael Kors? Michael Kors, man? “Most of our customers make their own rules. The Kors man travels like crazy, so everything needs to be multifunctional. I think he’s interested in looking good but never wants to be the one that stands out for being extreme. If he’s in his early twenties, he’s sophisticated beyond his years, and if he’s in his fifties, he’s plugged into a new cool.”
And the guy who made millions and millions selling women’s bags is now looking at the market for men’s handbags too.
