Fashion Tips From Michael Kors: Black Jacket, Lifestyle Investment

Michael Kors (Photo: Instagram/@champorkors)

JAKARTA - The famous designer Michael Kors began his journey in the fashion industry in the 80s, when fashion was still an exclusive world. At that time, fashion shows could only be enjoyed by professionals in this industry, the public had never seen them in person.

However, things changed when they entered the 90s. Supermodels brought extraordinary personality and attraction, while Hollywood at that time lost its glamorous touch. Mode became a place where people were looking for luxury. For the first time, the fashion world was recognized as part of pop culture.

At the same time, the country's boundaries in the fashion world are starting to fade. Kors found himself designing for Céline in Paris, while other designers like John Galliano rammed the fashion stage at Givenchy and Dior. The mode is no longer limited by nationality, designers from various parts of the world working in Paris, forming an unprecedented global influence.

Currently, fashion is much more inclusive. There is no need to stay in a big city to enjoy the latest trends, anyone can watch fashion shows from anywhere through the internet. Social media has changed the way mode is consumed, with a trend cycle moving so fast.

Even so, Kors still believes in the importance of enjoying moments in person. He still reads physical prints, goes to theaters, and loves theaters.

"I don't want to live as an algorithm, and I don't think anything should be like that," said Kors, quoted by VOI from Standard.co.uk's website on Thursday, February 20.

Kors has become part of various moments of unforgettable fashion. When designing most of Rene Russo's clothes in the film The Thomas Crown Affair, she wants to show women in her 30s and over in a new way, namely staying sexy, vital, and powerful, without being trapped in the stereotypes of women's career in the 80s.

Another unforgettable moment was when Michelle Obama wore a Kors-designed dress in her official portrait as First Lady. Previously, the American First Lady wore colorful suits with pearls and broths in their official portraits. However, Michelle Obama looks different from a sleeveless black dress that shows her tone arms. This creates a more modern and confident image.

For Kors, success is not only when people wear their designs, but when they feel confident and comfortable in these clothes. He even has the habit of counting Michael Kors' handbags every time he is at the airport, a validation that he has done his job well.

Modes keep changing, and old rules slowly disappear. In the past, people had strict rules about clothes based on time, place, and season. Now, the world is moving fast, and people need to adapt to changing weather and dynamic lifestyles.

According to Michael Kors, if there is one mode item worth investing in, it is an incredible black jacket.

"The right black jacket can be worn with anything, from jeans to night dresses," he said.

In addition, he acknowledged his obsession with a special white shirt and outerwear, such as a embroidery coat or a double-faced coat, which is capable of making simple clothes feel special.

For him, the mode is not only about appearance, but also how a person feels in the clothes he wears. When a person wears something right, their posture changes, confidence increases, and the spirit is raised.

"People who claim they don't care about mode still have to choose something to wear every day," he said.

At the end, Michael Kors reminded that the true essence of luxury mode is not just a price, but how clothes make a person feel special and become the best version of himself.

"And the greatest luxury of all? Time and space." he concluded.