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Kenneth Cole to launch across 30 countries as it eyes European expansion

US fashion house Kenneth Cole is plotting an expansion across 30 countries, positioning itself among regions where it sees opportunity for growth. With a focus on Europe, the expansion is expected to generate between 400 and 500 million dollars in sales by 2030. The brand confirmed the move to WWD, through which it announced that its first...

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Kenneth Cole Productions names Jed Berger as chief executive officer

Kenneth Cole Productions, the American fashion and lifestyle house founded in 1983, has unveiled a new era of leadership and a renewed strategic vision aimed at repositioning itself for its next “40 years of growth”. In a statement, Kenneth Cole Productions said it was promoting Jed Berger to chief executive officer and president, as they...

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Kenneth Cole appoints EVP, women’s creative director and product strategy

American fashion house Kenneth Cole has appointed Emily Cole as its new executive vice president, women’s creative director and product strategy, expanding her role as the brand prepares to “revitalise and broaden the women’s collection”. Cole, who is currently responsible for overseeing design direction and merchandising organisation and will...

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Kenneth Cole launches fashionable goggle-style face shield with 180° safety coverage

Global fashion brand Kenneth Cole has launched stylish Goggle-Style Face Shield, a unisex Fashion Protective Wear for Men & Women. The colorful and even fashionable Face Shield comes with 180° Safety Coverage to protect from the harmful virus without causing inconvenience. The Goggle -Style face shield comes with Anti-Fog Glasses and a Clear...

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Kenneth Cole and Zynga create High Heels game for Pride month

American designer Kenneth Cole has partnered with game creator Zynga, to debut the Kenneth Cole Pride 2021 collection and ‘High Heels’ game. This is the first time Kenneth Cole has been featured in a mobile game, allowing players to dress their character in the latest collection and strut down a virtual runway. Chairman and chief creative...

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Legacy and mission bring Kenneth Cole and Kent State University together

Kent State University will host a fireside chat this Friday between visionary global fashion designer and activist, Kenneth Cole, and director and professor of Kent State’s School of Fashion, Louise Valentine. The topic of conversation will be “Building a Global Fashion Brand, On Purpose.” Cole has been named the Kent State University School of...

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Brown University Fashion Week includes Stella McCartney, Olivier Rousteing, and more

Brown University will host a virtual Fashion Week with guests including Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, Stella McCartney, Kenneth Cole, Steve Madden, and Olivier Rousteing. The 22-day program is free and open to students and fashion lovers around the world. Distinguished speakers include Isabell Guichot, CEO of Parisian fashion house Maje...

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Huf encourages voting with latest collection

Huf has released its ‘Vote 2020’ pack, a small capsule collection encouraging voter registration amongst today’s youth. The range consists of a t-shirt, face mask, button, and sticker. Bearing the brand’s signature Huf Green colour-way, the t-shirt also features a quote by Gil Scott-Heron across the back, stating: “Nobody can do everything, but...

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American fashion designers get political, urging people to vote

With just 33 days to go until the next presidential election, American designers and brands are getting political, urging their customers to vote. While many brands may skew to the democratic end of the political spectrum, few openly pledge allegiance to either side, in a bid to not alienate followers and customers. Yet more so than at any other...

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Kenneth Cole and Kane 11 Socks announce collaboration

American designer Kenneth Cole, has announced a collaboration with Kane 11 Socks to launch no-show socks in individual shoe sizes. Kane 11 Socks said in a statement: “The partnership was established to highlight the brands' common goal of combining innovation, style and comfort.” Cole creates shoes, clothing and accessories that are functional,...

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Kenneth Cole partners with Revman Internation for home decor

Kenneth Cole is the latest fashion brand to foray into the home decor industry. The New York-based company has partnered with Revman International, a provider of lifestyle bed and bath products. Kenneth Cole joins a portfolio of designer collections under Revman, including Nautica, Vera Wang, Tommy Bahama, Ellen DeGeneres and Laura Ashley....

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Kenneth Cole announces partnership with ShopRunner

Kenneth Cole is bringing free two-day shopping and seamless e-commerce checkout services to its online stores. The New York-based company has brought a partnership with ShopRunner to its four brands: Kenneth Cole New York, Reaction Kenneth Cole, Unlisted, A Kenneth Cole Production and Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole. A premier e-commerce network,...