Runway ready accessories for every fashion enthusiast

Whether you follow fashion or not, you would’ve most certainly seen, or heard of Michael Kors. The eponymous label is one of few American fashion houses still being led by their founders.

Kors is a brand known by many but understood by few, and his achievements throughout his colorful career speak volumes about his abilities as a designer. He was the women’s ready-to-wear designer for the French fashion house, Celine, from 1997 to 2003, and in 2013, was honored with the 2013 Couture award for artistry and fashion by the Couture Council of the museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. His designs are bold, yet elegant, iconic, and empowering.

From couture gala dresses to distinct handbags and accessories. And it is to his accessories that we are looking at today, specifically; Watches. These designer timepieces are bold, recognizable and incredibly refined as well.  

Michael Kors on the other hand, offers, chic, modern and bold designs ranging in the hundreds. A much more accessible price point for the masses, especially for a fashion piece. Today, we’ll be taking a look at ten of our favourite designs from the designer, and find out more about these beautiful timepieces.

MICHAEL KORS RUNWAY MK6674 WOMEN'S WATCH

We’re starting off with a rather striking piece from the brand with this one, the Runway MK6674. And keeping to its namesake, it certainly looks runway ready with its bold yet elegant design.

On paper, it looks like a relatively simple affair, coming in at a dainty 28mm in diameter, 3 hands set against a stark white marble-like dial and cased in a rose-gold PVD stainless steel case with a matching bracelet too.  a striking detail that adds a touch of Haute Couture to this otherwise elegantly muted timepiece. But what really makes this design work for me is the execution, the simple portions of the watch don’t look bland, they’re done nicely with applied indexes paired against the beautifully subtle marble dial. And the bracelet could’ve been overtly punky with the studs but it isn’t, it’s incredibly refined thanks to the contrasting facets and isn’t overdone too. All in all, this is a watch that exudes Hollywood glitz and glamour in its design at an incredibly affordable price too.

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 50 meters
• Case Size - 28mm

MICHAEL KORS PARKER LEXINGTON CHAMPAGNE STAINLESS STEEL MK5556 WOMEN'S WATCH

The next watch we’re taking a look at is the perfect all-rounder, versatile enough to pair with a suit for the office, and with a pair of jeans for the weekends. The Lexington MK5556 is an elegant and classy triple register timepiece that is not only gorgeous to look at but incredibly versatile to pair with day to day outfits.

It features a chronograph complication that adds a touch of sportiness to this otherwise dressy timepiece. The detailing on the dial is striking too, with a nice brushed sunray finishing, as well as applied gold coloured indexes and sub-dial rings too, giving and added sense of luxury to this rather affordable timepiece.

The watch is cased in a 38mm stainless-steel case that is, of course, finished in gold PVD, paired with a matching bracelet and a nicely fluted bezel as well.

The Lexington MK5556 is a fantastic example of Michael Kors’ design values as a brand, elegant, yet boldly distinct from the crowd, and if you’re looking for a versatile all-rounder, then this is certainly the watch for you.

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Highly precise three-dial chronograph offers big picture timekeeping
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 100 meters
• Case Size - 38mm
• Chronograph - 3 Dials

MICHAEL KORS DARCI ROSE GOLD MK3728 WOMEN'S WATCH

The Darci is a beautiful novel timepiece that you should certainly pay attention to and it’s a strong contender to be my favourite looking piece out of the  .

First off, it’s a simple watch, with a simple round gold case, simple T-shaped lugs that link to a simple 5 link rice bead rose gold bracelet and of course, a stunning midnight blue dial with 3 hands telling only the time and not even the date.

So why is this simple timepiece worthy of your attention? Well because it’s beautiful, and its simplicity is executed wonderfully. The dial, simple as it is, has lovely applied decorations in different shapes and sizes; Stars and crystals in rose-gold and silver, small and large. Oh, and with a zirconium crystal embellished bezel to finish it off. It sounds like a mess on paper, doesn’t it? But the reality does not disappoint. The novel decorations really remind me of a lot of the novelty timepieces from Van Cleef and Arpels (albeit mechanically speaking and pricing wise, they’re on two completely different planets). The dial is like the night sky with the stars and the moon (coming in the form of the larger crystals), it really casts a romantically dreamy image, doesn’t it? I’m a sucker for novelty pieces like these, my favourites being the aforementioned Van Cleef and Arpels Poetic Complication Midnight in Paris and A Lange & Sohne’s Aventurine dialed Saxonia. But these are incredibly cost inhibitive watches and unless you’re willing to shell out a mortgage for them, the Darci is a fantastic substitute and a beautifully charming one at that too. 

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 50 meters
• Case Size - 39mm

MICHAEL KORS SOFIE MK3971 WOMEN'S WATCH

And keeping with the theme of visual poetic novelties, we have yet another very strong contender to be my favourite looking timepiece out of the lot, along with the Darci that we’ve looked at previously. For the same reason too. Unless you’ve been reading this article with your eyes closed, you’ll have immediately noticed the similar visual cues that this Sofie MK3971 shares with the Darci.

With a novel astrological themed dial, decorated with crystals that resemble stars against a midnight blue sky. In rose gold and a radially brushed sunburst blue, the Sofie MK3971 shares the same charms of the Darci but in a less subtle and much flashier way. But it is still done tastefully, the beautiful midnight blue, brushed sunray dial complemented with the applied crystals paint a beautiful picture of a galaxy on your wrist. Matched on a warm rose-gold case and bracelet, the Sofie offers a real visual treat for those looking for a timepiece that can not only give you the time of the day but offer you an entrancing glimpse of the cosmos every time you look at it.

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 50 meters
• Case Size - 36mm

MICHAEL KORS DARCI MK3217 WOMEN'S WATCH

 Bringing us back to something more subtle and minimal, we have the Darci MK3217. And if you’re in the market for an easy to wear, everyday watch, then this is certainly the one for you.

The watch is finished in a warm Rose-gold PVD stainless-steel case and bracelet that is neatly brushed, adding a nice touch of refinement to an already classy looking timepiece. The dial is a simple affair with zirconium crystals running along the periphery as hour markers, one for each hour increment. And more crystals lining the full ring of the bezel as well for that nice additional bling factor. It is an otherwise very minimalistic, sober timepiece apart from the crystals decorating the bezel and the sunburst brown dial, though there’s nothing wrong with adding a touch of bling to your accessories. One thing I do find interesting is the choice of using a rice bead bracelet which isn’t something too common these days and adds a flair of old-school class to this elegant timepiece. One last thing I’d like to add about this timepiece is the execution of its design, an all rose-gold watch would tend to be rather plain, difficult to match, a bit garish, and sometimes, hard to read.

But with the Darci MK3217, thanks to the contrasting hands, sunburst brown dial, bright crystal markers. It is an incredibly legible timepiece and a highly refined one at that too thanks to the level of finishing and attention to detail on the entire watch overall.

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 50 meters
• Case Size - 39mm

MICHAEL KORS MACI MK4451 WOMEN'S WATCH

Moving away from the simple, classy 3 handed Darci and onto something a bit more; Loud. If you couldn’t already tell at this point in the article, then this watch should be the most telling sign that I’m a sucker for striking dial designs; Specifically, astronomically themed ones, and I promise this one is the last one. Since we’re on the topic of the dial, let’s start with that then.

It’s a beautiful deep iridescent blue, that shines beautifully under the light. It’s finished in a sunburst pattern, which makes this already eye-catching dial even more attention-grabbing. Of course, that would be enough to make the dial highly attractive already, but the addition of vertically lined crystals and stars to the dial makes for an incredibly pleasant viewing experience. The dial being the night sky and the crystals appearing as rain, or trails from a shooting star? Whichever way you see it, it’s a nicely poetic thing to look at. The case is a relatively simple affair, fortunately, given the already complex dial, it’ll be much more tasteful to have a traditional and unfussy case design that Michael Kors smartly chose to go with. Featuring an in-set crystal bezel, polished rose-gold PVD stainless-steel case and bracelet along with a neat and unobtrusive crown as well for a lovely finishing touch.

The Maci MK4451 offers great versatility whether you’re wearing it to the office, or for a night out, all eyes will be on you wherever you are with this stunning timepiece.

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 30 meters
• Case Size - 34mm

MICHAEL KORS MACI MK2833 WOMEN'S WATCH

The dress watch should be a staple in everyone’s closet, whether you’re a man or a woman. A dress watch that is versatile enough to be worn for almost any occasion, is a welcome bonus too, and that’s what we have here today; The Michael Kors Maci MK2833.

It is a simple watch, with almost no frills in its design whatsoever, and that’s what makes it such a versatile accessory. With slim sword shaped hands and applied elongated roman numerals, on a clean silvered mother of pearl dial, there’s nothing to throw off the symmetry of this minimalist timepiece, not even a date window. The silver coloured case is a similar affair too, it’s a slim, svelte design with a slim crystal adorned rose-gold bezel and slim T-shaped lugs that leads to an elegant blue leather bracelet that is, you guessed it very slim as well.

Subtlety is the name of the game with this watch, it doesn’t shout for attention or demand that you look at it, it does its job well quietly, telling the time and always being there without you noticing it when you don’t need to. And that’s what makes this watch work so well for me, with the trend of overtly minimalist timepieces from the likes of Daniel Wellington, Paul Hewitt etc. It is nice to see a more refined take on that design with an elegant touch of flair that makes it very distinctly a Michael Kors piece. 

Key Features

• An elegant and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel and leather (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 30 meters
• Case Size - 43mm

MICHAEL KORS PARKER MK5784 WOMEN'S WATCH

From one of the most subtle timepieces on the list to one of the most striking to look at, the Parker 5784 is undoubtedly one of the boldest watches we have on the list today.

It shares a similar perfectly rounded case design paired with T-shaped lugs as the Maci we looked at previously, albeit a tad larger at 39mm compared to the Maci’s 34mm. It’s certainly a loud watch, with a 2 layered gem-set bezel, with a yellow gold PVD case, with matching gold hardware on the bracelet, crown and of course the dial as well. And the dial is where this watch really comes into its own, featuring a massive applied MK logo in an applied mirror polish layer set against a satin finished yellow gold base, with the words Michael Kors etched into the lower of the dial so there can be no mistakes of what this watch is.

The two stepped dials, using two different textures, really adds a sense of depth that we can really appreciate. The watch comes in an equally bold stainless-steel bracelet too that completes the overall feminine design very boldly and distinctly too. Overall, the Parker is certainly a watch worth considering if you’re looking for a casual, and a visually striking timepiece that offers a refined level of finishing and an incredibly bold dial design.

Key Features

• A chic and bold design for an affordable price
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 100 meters
• Case Size - 39mm

MICHAEL KORS BRADSHAW MK6752 WOMEN'S WATCH

As we’ve seen so far, there’s no shortage of bold offerings in Michael Kors’ collection of watches, and the next in the series that we’ll be looking at today is the Bradshaw MK6752.

Coming in a beautiful satin finished metallic pink case and bracelet, the watch gives off a uniquely chic and runway ready look that is complemented nicely with the sunburst rosy pink dial and gem-set subdials as well.

The dial too, is in a deep sunburst pink gold colour, with matching polished rose-gold hands and markers too. I do like the white crystals on the sub-dials that adds a nice touch of contrast and a lot of bling in this already very loud watch.

Though legibility isn’t really compromised here with the hands, dial and markers being rose gold on pink gold on rose gold. Thanks to the contrast in finishes. Measuring in at a large 43mm in diameter, it’ll easily be a head-turner on your wrist and with the satin pink finishing and gems, it is an unapologetic attention grabber, albeit a tasteful one. All in all, it’s a great weekend watch that is perfect for any outfit or occasion that you’ll never want to take off.

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Highly precise three-dial chronograph offers big picture timekeeping
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 50 meters
• Case Size - 43mm
• Chronograph - 3 Dials

MICHAEL KORS WREN MK6159 WOMEN'S WATCH

We can’t have a list of the most fashionable ladies’ watches to get without looking at one covered in stones, now can we? Though they’re not Pavé diamonds (unless you’re willing to shell out a few hundred thousand for offerings from say, Chanel, we can pretty much forget it) it still offers a very similar aesthetic for only a fraction of the price of the aforementioned Chanel. If you’re looking for something with an unapologetic bling factor that can be spotted from a mile away, then the Wren MK6159 is certainly the watch for you.

Cased in a stainless-steel rose-gold PVD case, measuring in at a large 42mm in diameter, with a matching rose-gold bracelet with a nice tortoise shell acetate center link, the watch is an unapologetically feminine timepiece with some bold and distinct touches from the brand sprinkled around. The fully embellished bezel and the dial, are of course, the star of the show, and what makes this timepiece so appealing.

Though legibility isn’t compromised with polished hands and applied indexes standing out like mirrors against the shining backdrop of crystals. And the bracelet of course, that is beautifully adorned with the tortoise shell center links throughout gives this already bold timepiece a nice touch of refinement. All in all, if you’re looking for a loud and unapologetic, design which will turn heads but still keep an air of refinement, then the Wren MK6159 is certainly for you.

Key Features

• A chic and luxurious design for an affordable price
• Highly precise three-dial chronograph offers big picture timekeeping
• Protected by immensely durable mineral crystal glass
• Movement Type - Quartz
• Materials - Stainless steel and acetate (case and band)
• Water Resistance - 100 meters
• Case Size - 42mm
• Chronograph - 3 Dials

That’s A Wrap!

Here’s our top 10 Michael Kors watches that deserves a place in your wardrobe. Whether they’re simple 3 handers, elegant and poetic pieces, or bold statement pieces, there’s certainly a watch to suit every style and occasion.

If you’re in the market for fashion watches but aren’t looking to break the bank, then Michael Kors certainly has you covered with its extensive collection of timepieces. To make things simple for you, we have narrowed 10 stunning pieces for you, looking for your next fashion watch should now be a breeze.