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Interview, July, 2004 by Michael Kors

CS: You know, people want to honor me, and on the one hand I just don't want to be a poster child; but on the other, I want to do something classy and great--something where the residuals will go to the cause. I thought of having a designer make a beautiful dress with cutouts here [points at scar] and doing a picture of me wearing it. I just want to show off my scar proudly and not be afraid of it. A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars.

Designer Michael Kors will launch his new line, MICHAEL Michael Kors, next month. Opposite: Dress and boots by MICHAEL KORS. Hat by PATRICIA UNDERWOOD FOR MICHAEL KORS. Bracelet by ALEX & ANI FOR EXPRESS. Cosmetics by CHANEL. Hair products by REDKEN. Styling: J. ERRICO. Hair: FRED VAN DE BUNT/Art Department. Makeup: CLAUDIA ANDREATTA. Special thanks: DRIVE IN STUDIOS. Fashion details page 95.