For 30 years now, you wanted basics, you went to Kenneth Cole and picked up some of his simple, wear any-anywhere shoes (and, later, accessories and clothes) at thoroughly decent prices.

The finished products are equal parts Cole and Karan: gladiator sandals with cushioned soles, fringed and embroidered leather uppers, and braided straps that wrap around the ankle. “You know ...

and "Kenneth Cole Is Joking About Tragic International Events to Sell Shoes Again" (Slate), the Internet was just waiting for Syria to be equated with sandals.

Fashion designer Kenneth Cole had a rule when his kids were growing ... with cheeky ad campaigns designed not just to sell shoes, but raise awareness for everything from AIDS to homelessness ...

It started with women's shoes. I knew women's shoes. I named the company Kenneth Cole because I didn't have a lot of time to make up a name. We didn't have Google then. We didn't have the ability ...

The message was signed “Kenneth Cole” and included the hashtags #gunreform ... let’s not forget about sandals, pumps and loafers. #Footwear.” In 2011, when deadly protests broke out ...