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ALWAYS ON PURPOSE.
KENNETH COLE is an American fashion brand founded in New York in 1982 by designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Cole. Its offerings center on footwear and also include apparel, bags, accessories, and fragrances. Its lines include Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Unlisted, and Gentle Souls. The brand places emphasis on social advocacy and philanthropy, and promotes ethical supply chain management.

Concept

Centered on advocacy through fashion, volunteering, and philanthropy, the brand emphasizes ethical supply chains and community support.

Kenneth Cole characteristics

Kenneth Cole: 9 style characteristics Traits further from the centre are more prominent within this brand. Distance is not a score, and the area does not indicate brand quality or rank. Minimal & basics Polished & dressy Luxury & heritage Avant-garde & designer Decoration & playfulness Streetwear Trends & youth culture Sporty & sportswear Outdoor & functional

Main traits of Kenneth Cole

Minimal & basics
Minimal design and clean everyday staples.
Polished & dressy
Clean silhouettes and polished, elegant dressing.

Based on an analysis of 1,232 brands across 97 criteria, this chart shows the characteristics of Kenneth Cole relative to overall brand tendencies.

This chart does not define a brand’s expression or rank brands.

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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.

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4 brands
Founded
1982-2000
1982 Sub-brand
Kenneth Cole New York
Clothing

The flagship line representing the core of the brand

Kenneth Cole New York is the principal commercial brand under which Kenneth Cole Productio

Kenneth Cole New York is the principal commercial brand under which Kenneth Cole Productions operates. Since its founding, it has served as the company’s flagship lifestyle line, spanning footwear, apparel, bags, and accessories. At the core of the brand strategy, it provides a functional wardrobe for urban consumers and complements related lines such as the more casual Kenneth Cole Reaction, the mass-market Unlisted, and footwear specialist Gentle Souls.

1987 Sub-brand
Unlisted by Kenneth Cole
Footwear

A mass-market line aimed at a broad consumer base

Unlisted by Kenneth Cole is an offshoot label developed by Kenneth Cole Productions, funct

Unlisted by Kenneth Cole is an offshoot label developed by Kenneth Cole Productions, functioning as a mass-market line intended to reach a broader consumer base, primarily through more casual footwear and accessories. It is often distributed with its relationship to Kenneth Cole indicated alongside the “Unlisted” name and serves to complement the main line.

2000 Sub-brand
Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole
Footwear

A footwear line focused on comfort

Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole is a footwear-focused offshoot brand characterized by designs

Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole is a footwear-focused offshoot brand characterized by designs and technologies that prioritize wearing comfort, including cushioning and deerskin linings. It is distributed through retail channels under the name “Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole” and is positioned as the dedicated footwear segment within Kenneth Cole’s lineup.

- Sub-brand
Kenneth Cole Reaction
Footwear

An accessible casual line aimed at younger consumers

Kenneth Cole Reaction is an offshoot line bearing Kenneth Cole’s name, centered on sneaker

Kenneth Cole Reaction is an offshoot line bearing Kenneth Cole’s name, centered on sneakers, casual apparel, accessories, and fragrances. It covers a more casual, everyday-oriented product range than the main line and is positioned as an accessible offering that complements demand among younger consumers and for relaxed settings.

Collaboration partners

Dates and partner brands

All collaborations
2019.07.24

Donna Karan

Donna Karan’s Urban Zen and Kenneth Cole’s Gentle Souls jointly released limited-edition footwear. Approximately 10 styles featuring details such as embroidery and braiding that draw on Haitian craftsmanship were presented in July 2019.

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Frequently asked questions about Kenneth Cole

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