Kenneth Cole

Kenneth Cole founded Kenneth Cole Productions in 1982, innovatively launching his shoe collection by parking a trailer near the Hilton Hotel during New York's Market Week, where he sold 40,000 pairs of shoes. Beyond fashion, since 1985, he has been a pioneer in supporting AIDS awareness and research, using his brand to promote socially conscious advertising and donating proceeds to organizations like amfAR, Mentoring USA, and Rock the Vote. (23/3/1954 - 15/11/2019)