Michael Kors celebrates 40 years through a collaboration with ASHYA, a young accessories brand founded by American / Jamaican duo Ashley Cimone and Moya Annece. The collection will consist of two exclusive, limited-edition bags, The Multi Bag and The Bolo Bag. 

As Michael Kors approached his 40th anniversary, he wanted to celebrate the milestone by supporting the future of the fashion industry. Thinking back to his own beginnings, he decided to provide a unique opportunity to an emerging brand—offering them the global reach, distribution and platform of the Michael Kors company to help bring their brand to a larger audience.

“Anniversaries make you think about both the past and the future,” says Michael. “I began my business in New York City in 1981, and now I find it very exciting to be able to turn the spotlight on the next generation of designers working here in New York City. When I first saw the work of Ashley and Moya at ASHYA, their thoughtfulness and unique point of view impressed me immediately. I reached out to them about doing a collaboration together that would merge our sensibilities and I am thrilled with how the collaboration came together.”