By Loïc Prigent
Did you ever meet Andy Warhol and what did he say?
I once had dinner with Andy and the whole Interview crew; he asked me if I knew any good lesbian bars.
How does it feel to earn your first $1 million?
Fucking fabulous!
How does it feel to earn your first $100 million?
It’s only a number.
How does it feel to earn your first $1 billion?
It’s gauche to talk this much about money.
What did you learn at Céline and working in Paris?
That there were, in fact, women who ate foie gras for lunch and wore white coats in bad weather – and the power of accessories.
What are the three things you miss about Paris?
The architecture, the food, and the people watching.
How much of a snob are you, on a scale of zero to 1 billion?
Maybe 500 million; I like to go for balance.
Who still makes you feel starstruck?
Barack Obama.
What’s the best thing about working with you in the studio? And the most challenging?
I have a great sense of humour. I am sometimes impatient.
What’s the most fabulous moment of your fashion career?
Seeing Michelle Obama wearing Michael Kors for her first official White House portrait.
What was the happiest moment of your life?
My wedding day.
You have everything, so what would be a cool gift someone could give you?
A book filled with personal photos.
And what would be a bad gift as you already have too many of them?
Aviator sunglasses. I’m obsessed – I have over a hundred pairs already.
What happens to a woman when she wears your Michael Kors Wonderlust fragrance?
She feels ready for adventure.