Michael Kors, the renowned American fashion designer, has announced that he will host his first-ever complete collection runway show outside of New York. The exclusive event will take place on December 12, 2023, in Dubai, the glamorous city of the United Arab Emirates. The show will feature the spring 2024 Michael Kors Collection, which was originally presented in September at Domino Park in Brooklyn, as well as additional looks designed specifically for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
The designer said that he was looking forward to bringing his collection to Dubai, a city that he described as having a lot of interest and excitement for his brand. “People in Dubai love luxury, fashion and travel. The perfect trifecta,” he said.
The show will be attended by about 250 guests, including top clients, international press, celebrities and influencers. It will also be livestreamed globally on the brand’s social and digital channels, allowing fans around the world to witness the spectacle.
A collection inspired by romance, boho and glamour
The spring 2024 Michael Kors Collection is a tribute to the designer’s late mother and fashion inspiration, Joan Kors, as well as other style icons of the ’60s and ’70s, such as Jackie O and Jane Birkin. The collection features romantic blue skies, balmy evenings and glamour with a boho twist.
The looks include ankle-grazing goddess gowns, edgy asymmetrical skirts, kaftans (perfect for the Middle Eastern sartorialist), and pieces flaunting bold florals and graphic giraffe prints. The accessories are also noteworthy, with handwoven bucket bags and flat sandals adding a touch of ease and elegance.
The collection has received rave reviews from critics and social media users alike, with many praising its versatility, sophistication and freshness. The show in New York came in first place in social engagement during New York Fashion Week, according to ListenFirst, a social analytics firm.
A milestone for Michael Kors in the region
The Dubai show will mark a milestone for Michael Kors in the region, where he has been expanding his presence since launching his collection line two years ago. The designer has stores in Dubai in the Mall of Emirates and Dubai Mall, and is sold on Ounass, an online destination for luxury fashion in the region.
The show will also showcase the designer’s commitment to supporting global causes, such as ending world hunger. Michael Kors is a longtime partner of the World Food Programme (WFP), a humanitarian organization that provides food assistance to people in need. The designer has donated millions of dollars and raised awareness for the WFP through his Watch Hunger Stop campaign, which features limited-edition products and celebrity ambassadors.
The show in Dubai will be an opportunity for Michael Kors to celebrate his achievements and share his vision with a new audience. It will also be a treat for fashion lovers who are eager to see what the designer has in store for them next.
