I had left the runway because I had come to believe that it was questionably relevant and appropriate, because we were creating clothes that, to a large degree, never ended up making it to the stores. And the runway was… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
When I started this business, I never anticipated this would become a platform for me to talk about things that I personally believe in. — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
People have a whole lot more choices than they've had in the past, and I have only earned the right to be considered -… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
I've come to realize nobody needs what we sell. There's hardly a woman who needs another pair of black shoes. — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
I never really had long range plans. I take one season at a time, every day at a time. — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
After working with my father for two years, we started Candie's, a line of imported shoes from Italy. Then in 1982 I set out… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
It's not about me, it's about you, the customer. And if I am effective in making what I do about you, and I can… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
Often people ask me about getting involved in service and philanthropy, and my first advice is: Make sure it's real and it's transparent. — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
I've struggled with that over the years: Is fashion relevant? Is it frivolous? Is it trivial? Because I give so much of my essence… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
When I first fell in love with Maria, it was because she really cares about things. — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
My first AIDS campaign was in 1985. There was this dark cloud, everybody was socially inspired - we hadn't seen social consciousness like that… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
I'm also on the Board at Sundance, so I've seen witnessed first hand the power of independent storytelling. — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
I've realized that people come to the brand not just for the products we make, but because of what we stand for. — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
