Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. is an American fashion house founded in 1982 by Kenneth Cole. The company designs, markets, and sells a broad range of men's and women's fashion footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates through three segments: Wholesale, Consumer Direct, and Licensing. The Wholesale segment distributes its products through department stores, specialty stores, and international markets. The Consumer Direct segment sells its products through e-commerce websites and brick-and-mortar stores. The Licensing segment licenses the company's trademarks to third parties for use in connection with the manufacture, marketing, and sale of products in various categories, including fragrances, watches, jewelry, eyewear, and bedding and bath products.