THE LOOK

B.W. Cook

Kenneth Cole opened a Fashion Island boutique recently showcasing his

latest designs in fashion, footwear and accessories.

The New York-based designer is well-known for his creative instinct,

which is only matched by an instinct for connecting divergent paths of

life in an integrated, life-affirming way.Simply stated, he works on the

concept that business can be in a partnership with charity, science,

culture, health and society.

To this end, Cole aligns his company with important causes, putting

money behind the company image. He keeps a close-knit association with

his employees and is known for providing an atmosphere that inspires

confidence and translates into customer brand loyalty. He is also quite

fond of naming his products.

The men’s and women’s fashions of Kenneth Cole are modeled by Staci

Slep and Elliot Richardson, both employees of Kenneth Cole’s shop at

Fashion Island.

CUTLINES

1. Elliot Richardson shows off a “Relaxed Reaction” denim leather

jacket ($398) with a beige “Party Crews” ribbed sweater in black ($89)

and satin black sunglasses ($89). His “Cassette Crepe” boot is shown in

black ($170).

2. Staci Slep is looking smart in this suede skirt in camel ($188),

worn with a silk and nylon turtleneck in black ($78) and gold sunglasses

($50). Slep holds Cole’s “18 Hours” two-tone bag ($185). Her “Camp Cole”

equestrian boot is shown in black ($250).

3. A “Stitch and Moan” V-neck sweater in camel ($79) is paired with a

“Pleat Sampras” pant in black ($79). The “Delmonico” dress shoe in black

($190) is worn with a “Disfunction” leather jacket, also in black ($950).

4. Slep wears a suede pant in black ($198) with a suede belted trench

($498) and Angora 3/4-length sleeve turtleneck in black ($88). Her “Toe

Rific” black boot costs $175.

5. Richardson models this “Myrtle The Turtleneck” in brown ($89) with

“Pant Buy Me Love” in gray ($79). His leather belt in brown is $37.50,

and the “Facts of Life” boot in brown is $195. Check out the “Make it

Brief” briefcase in brown ($225) and the stainless steel chronograph

watch ($175).

6. Slep models this silk mandarin-collar blouse in brown ($118) with

wool tweed skirt with leather trim ($128). Her “Cover Story” ankle strap

shoe in brown is $150.