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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