Before we fell in love with him (again) for his honest critiques on 10 seasons of Project Runway, we already knew Michael Kors as the quintessential all-American designer with an affinity for the classics and collections inspired by his travels.
For consistent sophistication and undeniably chic outerwear, women look to his cozy cashmere turtlenecks, glam evening gowns, and ladylike trousers — all of which are impeccably tailored. Over the past 30 years, he has built one of the most famous lifestyle brands in fashion, and after looking through his memorable collections, it's no wonder Mr. Kors has garnered quite the following. Catch up on Kors, and get excited for what's to come for Spring 2015.
Fall 2014
Fall was all about where Big Sur meets the big city, which translated to lush browns, charcoals, and sables in lush textures like alpaca, tweed, and, of course, plenty of fur.
Fall 2014
Fringe made an appearance, peeking out from beneath long sweaters.
Fall 2014
Kors also played with sheer lace panels and full skirts and dresses sported beneath outwear.
Spring 2014
Kors sent a sharp, '40s-inspired shorts suit down the Spring runway.
Spring 2014
Ladylike with a decidedly sexy spin for Spring '14.
Fall 2013
A little bit sexy, modern, and totally sleek.
Fall 2013
Camouflage got a bold update on the runway.
Spring 2013
Graphic horizontal stripes added optical interest to a classic silhouette.
Spring 2013
Dramatic collars and wide belts reinvented sheath dresses.
Spring 2013
Colorful pieces in swirling, tie-dye like prints kept things lively for Spring.
Fall 2012
This slick trench-style jacket from Kors's collection showcased two of Fall's biggest trends: leather and fur.
Fall 2012
Michael Kors added a touch of luxe to a cozy flannel jacket for Fall '12.
Spring 2012
We couldn't get enough of the safari-inspired accessories, including the leather "Tanzania" messenger bag, strappy gladiator flat sandals, and wide leather belts.
Spring 2012
Michael Kors took us on an African safari for Spring '12, complete with zebra prints and safari button-ups.
Fall 2011
The collection was punctuated with a menswear-inspired vibe.
Fall 2011
Michael featured fur and long, lithe jumpsuits for Fall '11.
Spring 2011
The effortless-chic collection reflected how the average woman wants to dress.
Spring 2011
Most recently, Michael showed supersexy leather-wrapped bathing suits and buttery wrap sandals.
Fall 2010
Michael showed floor-length fur coats, suede trousers, and chunky cashmere knits.
Fall 2010
Fall was all about the sexy, wild woman.
Spring 2010
He also featured off-kilter sweatshirts and knee-length skirts.
Spring 2010
The Spring 2010 collection was totally architectural — Michael played with plastic insets and origami folding.
Fall 2009
He also featured fur coats and classic cashmere turtlenecks.
Fall 2009
Michael crafted sleek one-shoulder dresses, accessorized with waist belts and chic ankle booties.
Fall 2009
Fall 2009 came with a shock of neon.
Spring 2009
He showed gingham, polka dots, and stripes — making for a truly timeless collection.
Spring 2009
Michael put a twist on American classics for Spring '09.
Fall 2008
And slim-fitting frocks with an undeniably retro flair.
Fall 2008
Fall '08 was all about the '60s debutante: Michael showed flowy full-length gowns . . .
Spring 2008
He offered up splashy prints and sexy silhouettes.
Spring 2008
For Spring '08, Michael was inspired by "late '70s and early '80s advertising".
Fall 2007
His flapper-esque fringe cocktail number was the star of the show.
Fall 2007
Silky dresses and sky-high heels gave the collection a party-girl vibe.
Fall 2007
For Fall, Michael showed bundled-up looks with lots of tweed, cashmere, and fur.
Spring 2007
His colorblock jersey dresses made a huge impact.
Spring 2007
For Spring '07, Michael cinched full-length gowns with wide leather belts for a touch of casual glamour.
Fall 2006
With art deco glamour.
Fall 2006
Fall's collection was mix of East Coast preppy . . .
Spring 2006
Safari-inspired colors and slouchy silhouettes felt rich.
Spring 2006
Spring 2006 brought high-waisted eyelet bikini bottoms.
Fall 2005
Vintage-inspired cocktail dresses were shown in Fall '05.
Spring 2005
As well as fierce animal prints.
Spring 2005
Spring '05 was inspired by Michael's frequent trips to Greece. He showed polished, breezy stripes . . .
Fall 2004
Fluttery silk dresses punctuated the collection.
Fall 2004
Fall 2004 was all about bold, luxe fabrics (and lots of fur).
Spring 2004
Colorful full-length jersey dresses brought a beachy-chic vibe to the collection.
Spring 2004
Spring '04 was jet-set luxe.
Fall 2003
Chocolate brown fringe miniskirts were a big draw.
Fall 2003
For Fall, it was about flirty cocktail dresses and leather touches.
Spring 2003
Michael featured knee-length polo dresses and accessorized with chic flats and golf gloves.
Spring 2003
The Spring '03 collection was inspired by Lauren Bacall's understated sex appeal . . .