Michael Kors

Founded in 1981 by world-renowned designer Michael Kors, this fashion brand is headquartered in New York. The brand launched in 1981 but didn't open its first store until 2006. As of 2014, Michael Kors had 288 stores across North America with net revenue of $670 million. Recognized for sensorial design, materials, and technical capability, the brand has opened stores in major cities around the world, including New York, Paris, Milan, London, Istanbul, and Dubai.