Kenneth Cole began his trade as a shoe seller in Manhattan. His marketing savvy earned him the sales of 40 000 pairs of shoes. Due to parking permits, the only trailers that were allowed to park were film production companies and some mainline utility companies. He decided to shoot a film titled ‘The Birth of a Shoe Company’, attracting both local attention and valuable media coverage.

The current Kenneth Cole slogan is ‘forget the past, not the present’. This has been shown in his shift to creating handbags. Kenneth Cole handbags have a stylish, modern feel that is universally adored by many different types of woman. Whether it is a Kenneth Cole handbag in linen, leather of woven fabric, their trademark style is underrated class.

The Kenneth Cole Reaction handbag range features soft leather in a range of colours. Key features include a metal ring detail that brings a contemporary twist to the handbags. The braided strap detail adds a degree of the ‘hobo’ look that is commonly found in recent fashion. The signature metal charm is affixed to the side of the handbag and security features include an inner compartment and a top zip. One of the favourite colours is the Kenneth Cole reaction green handbag

The Kenneth Cole linen handbag is known as the ‘bucket’. The tassel detail is a key look of Kenneth Cole, distinguishing the handbags from other labels. The handbag features ring details and a magnetic snap closure. There are interior pockets in the front and the side, with an extra cell phone compartment.

The Kenneth Cole Metal detector handbag comes from the recent ‘XOXO’ range. The handbag has trendy stud detail and a silver-like metal structure. The handbag has one secure zip pocket in the interior.

Most Kenneth Cole handbags are sought by bargain hunters. In the recent upsurge for antique wear, a Kenneth Cole vintage handbag can fetch high amounts of money. Discount Kenneth Cole handbags are commonly found on Internet auction sites, or through online stores. The easiest to find is probably a Kenneth Cole leather handbag, as there are many more variations in the leather range. To increase the chances of buying a genuine product, it is advisable to use an online shopping comparison website to compare initial prices and quality of the Kenneth Cole product.