Which company has produced Michael Kors watches since 2004?

Fossil Group has produced Michael Kors watches since 2004.

The relationship began with a worldwide licensing agreement announced in April 2004. Fossil was responsible for designing, developing and distributing timepieces under the MICHAEL Michael Kors label, allowing the fashion brand to enter the watch market without building a watch-manufacturing operation of its own.

This is a licensing and manufacturing partnership, not evidence that Michael Kors operates an independent traditional watch manufacture. Fossil Group has long handled watch development, sourcing, production and distribution for fashion labels, while Michael Kors contributes the brand identity, styling direction and market positioning.

The arrangement also explains why Michael Kors watches share some characteristics with other fashion watches: they emphasize recognizable branding, seasonal design and broad retail distribution rather than being positioned primarily as high-end mechanical timepieces. Fossil Group has continued the partnership for Michael Kors watches and jewelry, although specific contract terms and product ranges can change over time.