Michael Stars was founded in 1986 by Michael Cohen when he opened his flagship store in Manhattan Beach. This store offers casual women's apparel, dresses, maternity clothing and accessories like belts and scarves. In addition to physical stores and the online store, the Michael Stars brand is carried at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and other high-end retailers. Items from the clothing line have been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Elle magazines, among others, and have been worn by many celebrities.