Michael Kors 40th Anniversary - 1980's 2021

Description

This archive video montage retraces the early 1980s origins of Michael Kors in New York City, highlighting his journey from studying at FIT to working at Lothars and being discovered by Bergdorf Goodman fashion director Dawn Mello. The visual sequence combines historical footage of Times Square, street scenes, and archival portraits accompanied by bold, graphic text overlays in red and white. The editing style reflects a nostalgic documentary aesthetic with high-contrast black-and-white photography contrasted against vibrant primary color backgrounds. The narrative highlights the energetic and fast-paced atmosphere of New York fashion during the period.