A well known fashion personality who studied Emory University, Kenneth Cole is an American designer with a net worth of $100 million as of 2012.
Kenneth Cole is the founder of Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. His company went public in 2004 and since then, it was included Forbes’ 200 Best Small Companies for four times. He designs accessories, clothing and footwear both for men and women. Also, he is selling accessories and clothing for lines like Unlisted, Kenneth Cole Reaction, and Kenneth Cole New York. Owning 45% of the company’s rights, Kenneth Cole Productions Inc is operating in more than 90 outlet and retail stores worldwide.
Kenneth Cole is also known for his advocacy on supporting AIDS Awareness and Research. He is the first from the fashion industry to be open in supporting such cause. In 1998, he was named by People Magazine’s Sexiest Businessman of the Year as determined by poll. He is currently married to Maria Cuomo, the daughter of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo.