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Michael Kors Debuts Spring 2027 Collection in MoMA Sculpture Garden, Inspired by Herrera, Calder, and Kelly

other · 2026-09-14

Michael Kors introduced his spring/summer 2027 collection on Friday morning at the Museum of Modern Art's sculpture garden, perfectly fitting his theme, “the fine art of fashion.” In a chat with Reuters, he expressed his interest in blending sculptural elements with clean lines, mentioning artists like Carmen Herrera, Alexander Calder, and Ellsworth Kelly as key inspirations. The collection showcased their artistic influence through vibrant color blocks and bold contrasts. Standout pieces included asymmetric dresses in striking primary colors and a mod-inspired micro skirt suit with a bright green Peter Pan collar. Accessories featured sculptural designs, such as bags on silver hoops, with a color palette dominated by black and white, accented by vivid pops of color, highlighting the relationship between fashion and modern art at MoMA.

Key facts

  • Michael Kors showed his spring/summer 2027 collection on Friday morning.
  • The venue was the Museum of Modern Art’s sculpture garden in New York.
  • Kors described the show’s theme as “the fine art of fashion.”
  • He cited Carmen Herrera, Alexander Calder, and Ellsworth Kelly as inspirations.
  • The collection featured asymmetric dresses in primary red, yellow, and black.
  • A micro skirt suit with a Peter Pan collar in bright green referenced 1960s mod style.
  • Accessories included bags on silver hoops, coin purses as necklaces, oversize bauble rings, and beehive sunglasses.
  • The palette was predominantly black and white with vivid accents.

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Institutions

  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Reuters

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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