Michael Kors at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

THRONGS of journalists and photographers made their way to the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week to witness the stunning collections of nearly 100 designers of international fame.

The premier fashion event held every September and February at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park is ‘home’ to all who are the ‘eyes, ears and nose’ of the fashion industry. This is where they congregate to get first hand news on what to expect for the coming seasons.

Industry experts traveled from all corners of the world to stake a place among famous American designers. For two weeks, Lincoln Center’s four runway venues – the Theatre, Stage, Studio and Box turned into a fashion ‘battleground’ showcasing the latest and hottest designs.

Michael Kors who have a reputedly large fan base in Malaysia as proven with the opening of his first free-standing store late last year at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur showcased at the event held from Feb 9 to 16. Kors’ presented his Fall 2012 Runway Show on the second last day of the event, sharing the day’s limelight with 14 other known designers that included Anna Sui, Joanna Mastroianni and J. Mendel.



Kors’ collections featured His and Hers and colours bold, classy and chic. There were red and black and brown checks and stripes on blanket coats, skirts and ponchos as well as trousers. The evening wear were glam. The collection came in a mix of luxurious fabrics like tweed, mohair, knits, fur, leather, slipper satin and delicate lace.

Kors’ 3,500 sq ft duplex at Pavilion KL features a wide range of Michael Kors luxury collection. His move to grow the Michael Kors business throughout Malaysia and Singapore is such good news to his Malaysian fans. Michael Kors is making impressive efforts in expanding throughout Asia.