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Michael Kors is killing it. Long a familiar face in fashion as a judge on the popular reality show/ designing competition, Project Runway, Kors stock has taken off since last December. Literally. The eponymous company, run by CEO John Idol and CFO Lawrence Stoll (Kors is the Lead Designer), went public late last year and drew scores of headlines with its stunning debut. Since then, things seem to have only improved. Kors is a prime example of the current disconnect between a recession economy and a booming luxury sales business.

Kors, Idol, Stoll and Director Silas Chou rang the bell on the New York Stock Exchange on December 15 of last year. As of February 24, only a little over two months later, the stock was up by 52.33 percent – YTD. The numbers have been impressive and consistently outshone projections, making Kors something of a stock sweetheart and an investment much touted by Wall Street professionals.

Much of this success has been attributed to successful retailing of Kors wide variety of accessories, handbags and watches. In a telephone interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst, Corinna Freedman, told them that Kors watches, specifically, have become “a status symbol for a certain demographic.” Ostensibly, that would be the demographic that can afford them but, at $ 120 – $ 525, just about anyone able to save up a little money can afford a Kors ‘status symbol” to wear on their wrist.

For a good price, Kors has some very classy and accessible watches (as well as other accessories, handbags and shoes) on the market and this, no doubt, is part of the reason for the company’s success. Affordable classic luxury is unlikely to ever go out of style, particularly as financial woes tend to have absolutely no impact on the desire to look good.

A few personal favorites for under $ 300:

R-L: Michael Kors Mid-Size Mercer Chronograph Watch in Silver ($ 180); Michael Kors Men's Silicone Chronograph Watch in Brown ($ 195); Michael Kors Men's Mid-Size Layton Chronograph Watch in Silver ($ 225)

R-L: Michael Kors Silver Oversized Runway Watch ($ 225); Michael Kors Men's Oversized Chronograph Watch ($ 250); Michael Kors Oversized Two-Tone Watch ($ 250)

R-L: Michael Kors Glitz Chronoraph Bracelet Blair Watch ($ 250); Michael Kors Mid-Size Bradshaw Chronograph Watch in Silver and Rose Golden ($ 250); Michael Kors Ritz Chronograph Watch ($ 250)

R-L: Michael Kors Two-Tone Jet Set Watch ($ 250); Michael Kors Mid-Size Showstopper Chronograph Watch in Brown ($ 275); Michael Kors Oversized Madison Chronograph Glitz Watch in Zebra ($ 275)

R-L: Michael Kors Oversized Madison Chronograph Glitz Watch in White Horn ($ 275); Michael Kors Mid-Size Tribeca Chronograph Watch in Golden and Tortoise ($ 275); Michael Kors Runway Double Glitz Watch in Silver ($ 295)

As seems to be the prevailing story across luxury brands, the opening up of markets in Asia has also been a large part of burgeoning bottom lines. Kors has seen success in these markets and plans to open up approximately 100 new stores on the continent. Even in Europe, where austerity is causing public riots, the brand has managed to grow. Lately, it seems that Michael Kors can do no wrong. The public loves him, the stock market loves him, the consumers love him; he even has a new husband who loves him.

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By: Alexis Poole

A certain air of sophistication and luxury has become synonymous with Michael Kors‘ fashionable watches and they’re insanely popular after the designer was anointed as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things. Ranging in the $ 250 to $ 500 price bracket, Kors watches aren’t exactly the cheapest things on the market. Considering the longevity of the watch, it’s wearability, and the materials used to create the watch, you can get the same sophistication at more suitable prices.

Michael Kors watches range from $ 300 to $ 500–and it's only stainless steel

When people purchase a gold Michael Kors watch for over $ 400, they expect to get some carat of gold in that watch. Not so with Kors’ gold-tone watches, which have no gold content at all. All metal Kors watches are ion-plated stainless steel. To get rich, varying colors, many watch manufacturers use an advanced surface finishing process called ion-plating, which combines certain chemical gases to produce a particular color and increased durability and wear resistance. When colors of watches used to fade after a month or two, ion-plating allows certain fashionable colors up to two years of wearability before the watch even starts to fade. Most watches are made this way and many are backed by at least a two-year limited warranty that cover internal movement components of the watch.

The outward components include the face of the watch, known as the crystal, the bezel–or the glitz around the face–and the part that attaches the face to the watch bracelet is called the case. The bezel can be made of rhinestones and often absorbs most of the shock if you wear your watch while using your hands. Because the bezel is so susceptible to damage there is a $ 32 fee to replace it as well as the other outward components of the watch. The watch will have to be sent in, but don’t send it to Michael Kors as he is the designer, not the manufacturer for his watches. Michael Kors, and many other fashion and luxury watches, are manufactured at Metro Service Center in Dallas, Texas. Even if you are local to Dallas, you still must send your watch into Metro through the mail.

This warranty is the same for many watches, including Kors, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and DKNY. Those brands are made in the exact same way, in similar style to Kors–but just for a lot less. DKNY styles top off at around $ 300 and Marc by Marc Jacobs has many styles around $ 250, although there definitely are more expensive styles to choose from. You can find even more brands and models that are less expensive although they’re made with the same materials and processes. Furthermore, your watch would be different from everyone else who is throwing their money to Michael Kors for the same look time and time again.

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Serving as probably the most affordable brand, Relic has gone to extreme lengths to not only keep up with Michael Kors and other fashions, but also blaze its own path and set some trends itself. What’s unique about them is their materials. Relic provides top-notch workmanship on all their bags, purses, watches and wallets and uses seldom-selected materials such as canvas, alloy, brass and faux leather to provide stylish, well-designed products at very agreeable prices.

One main watch staple from which Relic would just love to deviate is the pocket watch.  Relic is one of few brands that offers pocket watches these days and it’s one style that fans continue to demand time and time again. And Relic’s pocket watches are well-made and stylish to boot.

Relic's Fan Favorite; The Pocket Watch

Made from alloy and brass, Relic’s pocket watch includes a 14-inch chain, Roman numerals and silver-tone indexes and an old-fashioned top case crown. This classic look can be had for under $ 50 and comes with a 12-year limited warranty, as all Relic watches do.

Relic sports popular styles now, just for less money. Relic watches also display great workmanship with many different materials. The middle style below represents the Gia, Relic’s new “boyfriend-style” watch that is draped in gunmetal ion-plating and made of stainless steel with a ribbon of tortoise shell-style acrylic running down the middle of the bracelet. Finished off with gold-tone indices and a multifunction dial, the Relic Gia offers a taste of Kors’ safari-inspired style for barely a touch of the price at $ 120.

Next up are two ceramic selections, a blackout and a white and rose gold tone style. Ceramic is a luxurious material to make a watch with nowadays because of its natural sleek look and resistance to scratches. However it is a very ginger material and can shatter easily if it comes into violent contact with hard surfaces. The blacked-out style on the left features a multi-function dial, Austrian crystal number markers, and an all black, ion-plated stainless steel case and bracelet. The selection on the right brings together a rose gold-tone ion-plated ceramic case and crown, a white engraved bezel, a multi-function face and white silicone strap.

Looks a little like Michael Kors, huh?

A step in the direction of their own trend, Relic has created the Jake, a men’s watch that pairs sporty utility and sleek design that can go from the office to that after-work dinner date. The Jake (middle) features a 43mm case and an angled crystal that magnifies the numeral markers and three o’clock date window. Complete with a sturdy silicone case-integrated strap, the Jake will definitely draw looks and compliments to the wearer. The other two selections below show off Relic’s multi-function tribute to grey and gunmetal during this transitional period between the seasons. The left style–the Detroit–has a bolted down top ring against a stainless steel case, a grey dial and matching grey silicone strap while the right selection–the Garrett–is all gunmetal stainless steel with a degrade backdrop that suits anything from a suit to jeans and a tee.

Relic stretches far beyond its supposed means and utilizes uncommon materials to create styles that draw envy from those that spend hundreds more on brands that have been mimicked time and time again.

The Detroit, the Jake and the Garrett

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Michael Kors Golden Large Runway Double Glitz Watch

Spring’s flowers have bloomed and so have the trends for Michael Korswatches. This season, Michael Kors watches set in golden steel casings and tortoise acetate are officially in. Also known as the models that comprise the Golden collection and Tortoise and Horn collection, respectively, these sleek timepieces are exclusive to the classic American brand.

The Golden collection brings about a high-fashion sense to its wearers, exemplified by the Large Runway Double Glitz Watch. Every inch of golden perfection radiates with sophistication and glamour, with crystal insets on a rose gold bezel further accenting the gold dial. The chronograph displays a stopwatch and date function, and more crystal insets adorn the stainless steel watch strap. With a water resistance of 8 atm, this timepiece is a definite steal at the retail price of $ 325.

A great representative of the aesthetic feel of the Tortoise collection, the Mid-Size Tribeca Chronograph Watch also has elements of the Golden collection in its construction. The Tribeca has a similarly styled date window and golden stainless steel case, but the bezel differs in that it is composed of tortoise acetate and detailed with studs. The bracelet strap diameter extends 22 mm, with the case 43 mm across, and the entire piece resists water up to 10 atm. Lend a classy look to any outfit with the Tribeca, currently selling for $ 275.

The Mini-Size Tessa Three-Hand Watch is yet another effortless blend of the Golden and Tortoise essences with a unique shape of its own. Almost completely disguised as a bracelet, the Tessa’s rectangular case cheekily contains its golden face inside the constraints of the strap. The bracelet strap is made up of tortoise acetate enclosing links of gold stainless steel, providing a lightweight alternative to those who find conventional watch shapes a burden. At the price of $ 160, one may find this watch a lighter burden on one’s wallet as well.

The appropriately named Tortoise Show Stopper Glitz Watch stands in a league of its own, with a bracelet strap made completely from tortoise. This lends a rugged look and a deep contrast to the swanky rose gold bezel glittering with crystals. A dark brown ring encloses the mother of pearl face and three sub dials, and the date window and stopwatch give off the signature vibe of Michael Kors watches. Juxtaposing the fundamentals from the two collections so sharply results in a lasting impression, and at $ 275 the Show Stopper thus fulfills its duty.

Michael Kors Mid-size Tribeca Chronograph Watch in Golden/Tortoise

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Combine sporty attitude with stylish elegance and what do you get? A designer watch by Michael Kors! Michael Kors’ line-up for spring brings us designer chronograph watches that shout style and grace.

Launched in 1981, the Michael Kors brand has since become an international success. Originally established as a luxury sportswear company, Michael Kors, an award-winner designer, slowly expanded into global apparel, accessories (handbags, small leather goods, eyewear, jewelry and watches) and footwear. The brand’s focus was on ready-to-wear clothing, along with stylish accessories from the Michael Kors line-up. The Michael Kors collection is considered the brand’s height of luxury and has adorned many of his semi-annual runway shows. In 2004, the MICHAEL Michael Kors collection was introduced. This collection was designed with the younger demographic market in mind. The collection’s main focus was “accessible” luxury goods (accessories, footwear and apparel). At this point, timepieces were also introduced into the Michael Kors collection.

Michael Kors Mid-Size Tribeca Chronograph Watch, Golden/Tortoise

First on the list for the spring collection is the Michael Kors Mid-Size Tribeca Chronograph watch. This stylish timepiece comes in two different tones. The first is a golden/tortoise which boasts a golden stainless steel bracelet with a tortoise acetate inlay. It features a round bezel with brown chronograph detail and three golden time stops with accents. A small circular date window appears above the holder for the numeral six, while the numerals displayed are visible in white. The strap is a bracelet style with deployant buckle.

The twin to the Michael Kors Mid-Size Tribeca Chronograph comes in espresso/white horn. The watch is an espresso-colored stainless steel and white horn acetate which radiates a gorgeous tone. All the key features are identical to its twin.

The third watch in the spring collection is the Michael Kors Oversized Runway Chronograph watch which comes in an appealing bronze. It features a bronze oversized case with camera detailing. Its bronze-brushed chronograph dial with tonal and white accents creates a rich color that exudes style. The chronograph also features a stop watch function. A small square date window is positioned between the four and five numerals. The bracelet style strap comes with deployant buckle.

While all three chronographs are highly fashionable and stylish, they also portray key practical features. This design is what the Michael Kors brand is all about. A sense of sophistication and style combined with true quality and craftsmanship. Michael Kors seems to have achieved his goal. Timepieces that compliment your apparel with a sense of fashion and appeal.

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This year’s women’s spring fashions will kick off in lively reds and soon taper off into greens, lilacs and lavenders. Spring selections from Michael Kors, Armani Exchange, Marc by Marc Jacobs and DKNY all point to rose gold tones, fuchsias, purples and reds, allowing you to keep up with the burst of color that’s about to spring soon.

With an intense focus on red and pink over the past holiday season, women’s watch fashions will won’t deviate from that palette for at least the first few weeks of spring. It seems that everyone is so ready to be free of heavy coats and extreme temperatures and I’m predicting a huge splash of more vibrant reds and bright pinks as we head toward spring.

Once settled into the warmer and more humid parts of spring, I anticipate an influx of mint julep greens, lilacs and lavenders. Another hit from Christmas was anything rose-gold toned, which I predict will carry on into spring. For those seeking something a little different, each brand presents its own blazon standalone that’s sure to garner attention.

Michael Kors Madison Safari

Michael Kors does not disappoint, even on safari. New selections from Kors includes the multi-colored Blair series with a mini rose gold-tone watch with a sparkly bezel. The animal print-inspired Madison collection is sure to be a hit this spring, offering materials like faux horn, resin, and stainless steel.

A wild array of poignant fuchsias and blues define the Marc by Marc Jacobs spring selections. Pairing yellow gold-tones with amethyst, and saucy reds and pairing vibrant blues with stainless steel cases, this spring spells comfort with soft silicone and full grain leather straps. Marc by Marc Jacobs offers comfort, style and name brand to accommodate all your spring fashions.

Armani Exchange offers flashier selections that go well with work and after hours, including a denim-blue resin watch with rose gold-tone indexes and accents. True to Armani style, the brand deviates little from metallic hues, wrapping up the season’s fashions for women into rose gold tones, marbled resin, titanium silvers and metallic denim.

Marc by Marc full of gold-tones, reds and purples.

DKNY mixes hard and soft with their selections this season with soft pink, plum and rose gold tones. With crystal encrusted dials, and glitzy top rings paired with soft full-grain leather, DKNY offers more delicate selections for the spring.

With a wide palette of bright reds, pinks, purples and blues offered by Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, DKNY and Marc by Marc Jacobs, spring will make an easy transition into summer and have plenty of hot styles and colors to match your whole wardrobe.

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Written by: Sarah Clausen

With uncertainty over the world’s economy over the past few years, it can, at times, be difficult to be in luxury retail. Many consumers have found themselves needing to cut expenses and one of the first areas to take a hit is in luxury goods. Michael Kors is one company that understands this. The brand has responded by accommodating the changing needs of customers in an economy that has not been particularly strong.

Michael Kors launched his eponymous womenswear line in 1981. His success at such stores as Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf Goodman lead to Kors being named, in 1997, the creative designer and first women’s ready-to-wear designer for French Fashion House Celine. Kor’s menswear line was launched in 2002, and 2003 he left Celine to focus his energy on his own brand. Kor’s company includes MICHAEL Michael Kors and KORS Michael Kors lines in addition to the brand’s high-end Michael Kors Runway Collection.

Michael Kors, founder of the eponymous fashion brand.

The Michael Kors brand, a newly public retail stock, has been sensitive to the needs of consumers of all economic stripes. The MICAHEL Michael Kors line is a lower-priced collection that has seen a recent surge in sales. The company has found a way to appeal to customers who want a high-end luxury brand that is still affordable. With Michael Kors offering lines that range from affordable mass produced items to high-end luxury pieces, Kors is showing other luxury brands how to appeal to a broad consumer base.

This is a strategy that is paying off for Michael Kors. The company plans to have over 400 stores in the US by the end of 2012. In addition, Kors has seen a 25% increase in sales each year. The increase in sales means the Michael Kors brand has been able to expand internationally, opening a 7,000 square foot boutique in Paris this month. The Paris store will join recently launched boutiques in London, Milan, Munich, Seoul, and Tokyo.

The world’s economies are uncertain. People are cutting costs where they can. Michael Kors has responded to this and continues to offer watches, clothing, and accessories that can fit different budgets–all while keeping a luxury designer feel. This strategy has paid off for the brand, as it continues to grow each year.

Michael Kors Ceramic Watch

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A new season brings new trends in the world of Michael Kors luxury watches. From the boldest and the brightest to the chic and elegant, the Spring 2012 collection has it all.

Fashionistas and go-getters of the most popular fads will likely show their wallets to the nearest Michael Kors retailer this spring. This year’s trends are focused on a variety of styles – an urban chic flair for elegance, tribal and safari-like inspirations, bright and vibrant colors that make a bold statement and a casual and sporty look for everyday wear.

During New York Fashion Week in late-2011, Michael Kors showed off his “Afriluxe” collection – a term in which he coined as inspired by memories of Africa. Though much of the style was featured via clothing, handbags and footwear on the runway, many of the designer’s timepieces share the same rustic roots.

Michael Kors Oversized Madison Chronograph Glitz Watch

The Mid-Size Tribeca Chronograph Watch and the Oversized Madison Chronograph Glitz Watch, available in zebra, are among a wide range of timepieces that touch upon a tribal feel with warm earth tones available from Michael Kors. The Tribeca Chronograph Watch features espresso stainless steel and white horn acetate with nailhead stud detail around the bezel, while the Madison Chronograph Glitz Watch features a zebra-print tortoise acetate, black chronograph dial and black pave crystal insets that cover a round bezel.

For a classic and traditional feel, Michael Kors offers the Silver Runway Watch with Glitz for women. This elegant timepiece features gleaming, sparkling crystals, a stainless steel band, white dial and date window. The luxury designer has also created the Oversized Drake Chronograph Watch, available in white silicone. A round bezel with clear pave crystal insets, white dial with tonal time stops and black accents, water resistance and stop watch function are among the features on this timepiece. Men could show off their flair with the Blackout Glitz Watch, featuring a black ceramic bracelet strap, black face and black pave crystals.

Michael Kors Drake Silicone Chronograph Watch

Sports watches are all the rage among men, and Michael Kors has designed a slew of variously colored timepieces in his Drake collection. The Drake Silicone Chronograph Watch – available in green, blue, red, orange, yellow and black – makes a bold, eye-catching statement and features a notched bezel, deployment buckle and gunmetal ionic plating.

All of these timepieces can be purchased directly from the official Michael Kors website or from retail stores and full collection boutiques located throughout the country.

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The Michael Kors Golden Oversized Runway Chronograph

In a new world of hand held media devices and smart phones that come equipped with analog clocks, it was thought by industry insiders as recently as 2008 that the watch was going to go the way of the dinosaur and the walkman cassette player. Anemic designs paired with redundant function caused watch sales to drop drastically—especially in the wake of the recent economic meltdown. However, there has been an upsurge of timepiece-sporting amongst young celebrity taste-makers. Oversized or “Boyfriend” watches are suddenly seen on the wrists of the youthful glitterati. Their favorite designer? Michael Kors.

In 2004, Michael Kors launched his line of Oversized Chronograph watches with Fossil, at a time when many people were casting their watches aside in favor of cell phones. The pieces were large, festooned with flourishes and delicately braided bracelets; they were jewelry. Now, young stars are seen at awards shows, at premieres, or just out and about adorned with those chunky golden timepieces.

Dakota Fanning: Twilight Saga star and fancier of Michael Kors Golden Chronograph

Dakota Fanning, star of the films The Runaways and the Twilight Saga, is frequently seen flaunting her Michael Kors Golden Oversized Runway Watch. This piece has a substantial 45mm case and a 24mm golden bracelet. The dial is gold brushed with gold accents and has a date window between the four and five and a three eye chronograph.

The Mid Size Runway Watch has been seen gracing the wrist of Hayden Panettiere, most known for her role on the TV series “Heroes.” This watch has a 39mm case with chocolate brown watch face and a rose golden accented mother of pearl dial and a date window between the four and the five. The bracelet is stainless steel with rose golden stainless steel panel.

Reality stars Kim Kardashian and Kristin Cavallari both wear Michael Kors Jet Set Horn/Gold watch. This watch is goldtone cased with three sub-dials and a date window between the four and the five. The watch face is golden accented cream, and the bracelet is horn and shiny goldtone.

Michael Kors watches are more than just timepieces; they are the go-to accessory for the young and the chic. Said Kors in an interview with the New York Times, “Considering how casual most people dress on a day-to-day basis, a glamorous watch is one of the few accessories that can be at once sporty, luxurious and utilitarian.”

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Written by: Mike Demertzis
After ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Michael Kors shares rose by an impressive 25 percent.

As the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. began to trade on December 15th 2011, it was immediately apparent that a decision made the day before, to increase the public offering of the stock and price it above the expected range, was ingenious. After the last trade of the day was made and the closing bell had rung, Michael Kors had sold 47.2 million shares, raising 944 million dollars and bringing the company’s net worth to 3.8 billion. The success of the day was attributed to a continued appetite of luxury items by consumers globally.

Michael Kors at the New York Stock Exchange

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. was one of ten companies to go public during the month and marked the end of December 2011 as the most active ‘IPO week’ in over 4 years for NYSE. The exceptional opening day for Mr. Kors was also a history making event since the IPO was the largest ever for a U.S. fashion company. You can find the stock on the NYSE ticker trading under KORS or contact one of their underwriters at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs.

The Michael Kors brand is favored by celebrities to politicians and his line has become an essential accessory for the fashion conscious. Although it is considered a ‘Luxury Brand’ much of the product is manufactured to augment an ordinary lifestyle. You can find a reasonably priced chronograph or over-sized ceramic without much effort. A new addition to the 2012 line is the “Michael Kors Dipped-Dial Baguette Chronograph” that is housed in a 44mm stainless steel ‘Gunmetal’ case and features dark grey baguette style insets. It is manufactured with tonal stop accents and a stop watch function.

Michael Kors Dipped-Dial Baguette Gunmetal Chronograph

Since creating the brand in 1981 Michael Kors has established his line in the luxury arena of fashion. In addition to watches the brand also has a firm presence with an abundance of men’s or women’s accessories, fragrances and jewelry. The Michael Kors label can be found worldwide in fashionable boutiques and department stores from Sacks Fifth Avenue to Nordstrom and Macy’s. Michael Kors items can also be purchased at over 200 ‘Michael Kors’ stores located throughout North America, Japan and Europe.

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