Designer
Kenneth
Cole has enjoyed success at the top of the fashion world
since he founded his company, Kenneth Cole Productions, in
1982. He has continually sought to raise awareness of current
social issues with his provocative advertising campaigns.
Kenneth Cole has been recognized for his design and business
talents as well as for his philanthropic involvement among
his various achievements. The Creative Coalition honored him
with their Spotlight Award in March for dedication to increasing
public awareness. Amnesty International honored Kenneth with
the 1998 Media Spotlight Award. He was chosen as Humanitarian
of the Year by Divine Design and the CFDA presented their
Award for Humanitarian Excellence to Kenneth at their annual
celebration in February 1996. Kenneth was awarded the Extraordinary
Voice Award by Mother's Voices for his continued efforts in
AIDS awareness. He was recipient of the Council on Foundations
1996 Humanitarian Leadership Award. The year 1996 also brought
Kenneth the footwear-industry honor of being selected as the
Footwear News "Person of the Year". The Fashion Footwear Association
of New York honored him with the Fashion Medal Honor Award
at their 1997 Gala.
Designer
