After honing his signature jet-set style during six years at French fashion house Céline, New York designer Michael Kors founded his eponymous label in 1981. Staying true to his fresh, sports-luxe vision, his ready-to-wear collection is complemented by an accessories line and sportswear, naturally. It's his covetable shoulder bags and totes that have guaranteed him a spot as one of America's most recognized designers though, thanks to their simple, chic styles and love of color.