Q&A with Michael Kors
I'm getting ready to go away for my summer vacation and I'm trying to make sure that I pack light. Are there essential items that I absolutely must bring, and what can I just leave behind?
Well, I love a 'roll on, no checking' moment while traveling - so you should think about packing pieces that are chic but versatile. Think about dresses that can be swimsuit cover-ups with flip-flops during the day that transform into cocktail dresses at night with sandals and great jewelry. White jeans are perfect to travel in, on the plane with a black cashmere pullover and with a cute tank upon landing. Think about a great pair of strappy sandals for night and flip-flops for day. Great jewelry can change a look immediately and nothing is better for summer dressing than gold -- it looks great with a tan and brings a touch of shine to your look.
When it comes to color, I like to stick to classic neutrals - black, white, camel, navy. I'm looking for ways to bring some warm weather color to my wardrobe without going totally overboard with a whole bright colored wardrobe that won't work in a couple of months. What do you suggest?
You should definitely stick with your neutral theme, but why not punch the color up with accessories. A bright orange bag? A sunshine yellow shoe? Neutrals are such a great way to use accessories as your highlights.
Michael, you always talk about how you grab inspiration from your travels -- do you have any plans this year? Are there places that are a 'must-go' on your list?
This summer, my "big trip" is a return to South Africa for Safari. It is a truly life changing experience. I went a year and a half ago and cannot wait to go back. Other favorites are Capri in Italy, Phuket in Thailand, and Big Sur in California.
Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, I find myself dreading dressing for work each morning. How do I dress appropriately for the office but stay weather-appropriate as well?
Given that we all work in over air-conditioned buildings, it's challenging to dress when it's sweltering outside but colder than the Tundra inside. I think that cashmere is a great way to solve the problem -- it's light enough to function outside but has enough warmth to stand the office. Layering camis and tanks with a cardigan is a way to be chic and appropriate all around.
