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Kenneth Cole
StyleMinimalist / ContemporaryUrban prep / IvyAthleisure / Sportswear
Known forSuits & blazersDress shoes
Kenneth Cole Productions is a New York fashion house founded in September 1982 by designer Kenneth Cole, who launched with a women's footwear collection during market week. It sells men's and women's shoes, tailored clothing, outerwear and handbags, plus licensed fragrances, watches and eyewear, under the Kenneth Cole New York, Reaction and Unlisted labels. Cole took the public company private in 2012 and remains executive chairman and chief creative officer; Jed Berger was promoted to CEO and president in October 2025, shifting the company toward marketing-led leadership. Products reach 24 countries, and a 2025 collaboration paired the brand with The Onion.
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How Kenneth Cole fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular, mildly relaxed | regular | Take your normal size, or one up for a roomier layering fit. | low |
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | slim to modern through chest and waist; classic fit is fuller | regular, long enough to stay tucked | If you're between sizes or have an athletic build, go up a neck/sleeve size or choose the classic fit rather than slim. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | flat-front modern or slim through seat and thigh | regular; many styles arrive unhemmed or in standard inseams | Take your measured waist size; choose the classic or modern cut if the slim feels tight in the thigh. | medium |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | straight to slim through the leg | regular; longer inseams often need hemming | Buy your measured waist and expect a slim-straight leg rather than a relaxed one. | low |
| Jackets | slightly small | slim/modern tailored silhouette with a defined waist | regular to slightly short on contemporary blazers | Size up if you plan to layer a sweater under a suit jacket or slim outerwear piece. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular to slightly slim, straight body | regular | Stick with your usual size; size up only if you prefer a looser drape. | low |
Does Kenneth Cole run big or small?
Kenneth Cole fits true to size. Order your usual size in classic/regular cuts, but consider sizing up if you pick a Slim Fit shirt, suit or trouser and want room. Most shoppers report Kenneth Cole pieces fitting close to standard US sizing, though the slim-fit and Reaction lines are frequently described as trimmer than expected through the chest, shoulders and thigh.
How does Kenneth Cole fit?
Most shoppers report Kenneth Cole pieces fitting close to standard US sizing, though the slim-fit and Reaction lines are frequently described as trimmer than expected through the chest, shoulders and thigh. Overall shape: modern/slim-leaning through the body, with classic-fit options in tailoring.
How do Kenneth Cole hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Kenneth Cole hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Take your normal size, or one up for a roomier layering fit. Shape: regular, mildly relaxed.
How do Kenneth Cole shirts & overshirts fit?
Kenneth Cole shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. If you're between sizes or have an athletic build, go up a neck/sleeve size or choose the classic fit rather than slim. Shape: slim to modern through chest and waist; classic fit is fuller.
How do Kenneth Cole trousers & pants fit?
Kenneth Cole trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your measured waist size; choose the classic or modern cut if the slim feels tight in the thigh. Shape: flat-front modern or slim through seat and thigh.
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