ust back from a trip to Israel
with his three daughters,
Kenneth Cole made a per-
sonal appearance at Hudson's
recently to introduce his new
kvomen's ready-to-wear collec-
ion. The fashion show event
benefited Founders junior
Council of the Detroit Institute
of Arts. Cole, dressed in a black
denim jacket, black shirt and
khakis, signed photographs for
a long line of admirers who
gushed over his new "Catwalk"
and "Ping-pong" shoe designs
and his signature leather pieces.
"I name all my products to
give them a personality," says
Cole, who is known for his
clever marketing campaign.
"Fuzzy wuzzy" is the name
given to a red fringed mohair
dress.
Although Cole's women's
line features sheer blouses,
stretch wools and flannels, his
roots are in leather, and the run-
way was filled with leather
coats, skirts and pants, most
accented with red accessories.
Linda Bachra4
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PHOTOGRAPHY
BY KRISTA HUSA
Opposite page:
1. A chocolate brown suit is accented with a
red leather bag.
2. Clothing designer Kenneth Cole poses with
a model in a red mohair dress.
3. Leather pants are paired with a sheer print
peasant blouse.
4. Cole pairs a plaid wool skirt with a
turquoise knit top.
5. Stop traffic in a red leather coat and
matching pant.
6. Brown suede and shiny leather mix for a
hip, urban look.
This page:
The women's ready-to-wear collection takes
its cue from Cole's signature men's leather
apparel.
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