George Kotsiopoulos
A fashion insider who translated runway trends into relatable advice, becoming a trusted style guide on television and in print.
Born 1968 (age 58)·American magazine editor, fashion consultant, stylist and TV personality·Birthday: November 18·Generation X
Biography
George Kotsiopoulos operates in the space where high fashion meets everyday reality. His career is built on being a translator, decoding the often-opaque world of designer collections for a mainstream audience. Cutting his teeth as a fashion associate at The New York Times Magazine, he learned the power of context and storytelling in style. This skill made him a natural for television, where his dry wit and encyclopedic knowledge found a perfect home on E!'s 'Fashion Police'. As a co-host, he delivered critiques that were pointed yet informed, coming from a place of genuine understanding rather than mere snark. Beyond the glare of the red carpet, he has served as a style editor for publications like C magazine, curating looks and offering guidance. Kotsiopoulos represents a pragmatic voice in an extravagant industry, championing personal style and proving that fashion expertise can be both authoritative and accessible.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
George was born in 1968, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When George Was Born
The biggest hits of 1968
#1 Movie
2001: A Space Odyssey
Best Picture
Oliver!
#1 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show
George's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1968Born
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated
Gas: $0.34/galHome: $14,950Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Lyndon B. Johnson"Hey Jude" — The BeatlesBest Picture: Oliver!
1973Started school
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1981Became a teenager
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1984Could drive
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1986Could vote
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Turned 21
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1998Turned 30
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2008Turned 40
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 50
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 58 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as a co-host on E!'s popular pop-culture series 'Fashion Police', offering expert commentary on celebrity style.
- Held the position of fashion associate at The New York Times Magazine, shaping the publication's visual style coverage.
- Works as a style editor-at-large for C magazine, curating fashion content and trends for its audience.
Did You Know?
He is of Greek descent.
Kotsiopoulos has made cameo appearances as himself on several television shows, including '2 Broke Girls'.
He frequently appears as a style expert on programs like 'Good Morning America' and 'The Today Show'.
“Good style is about the right piece, not the most expensive one.”
