Kenneth Cole Launches Its First Women’s Handbag Collection For Fall 2026
Kenneth Cole is expanding its women’s collection with the launch of its first contemporary handbag line for Fall 2026, offering stylish and functional pieces designed for the modern woman, now also made available in the Philippines.
Developed under the creative direction of Emily Cole, executive vice president, creative director and product strategy, the collection follows the brand’s successful return to women’s sportswear in 2024 and continued growth in footwear.
Since its women’s apparel relaunch, Kenneth Cole has seen triple-digit growth each year and expanded its offering to include dresses and other wardrobe essentials. “We know the customer wants the complete look and we’re excited to launch this handbag collection to close the gap,” Berger said.
Inspired by the brand’s ’90s and early 2000s archives, the new collection brings Kenneth Cole’s signature New York attitude into a modern, everyday wardrobe.
“The goal wasn’t to recreate the past,” Cole said. “We wanted to capture that attitude and translate it for what our woman wants today.”
The collection features 15 styles across shoulder bags, satchels, hobos, totes, crossbodies and evening bags. Styles include the Bowery, Chelsea, Crosby, Highline and Riverside, with subtle industrial details inspired by New York architecture.
“We kept the clean, confident and ultra-cool spirit of Kenneth Cole, added subtle industrial references from the brand’s New York roots, and really focused on the details, quality and functionality,” Cole said.
Designed for the pace of everyday life, the bags combine style with practical features such as organized interiors, adjustable straps, multifunctional silhouettes and dedicated key storage. Materials include vachetta leather, suede and calf hair, complemented by details such as trapunto stitching, French seaming and gold hardware.
"Handbags are an important part of the way women move through their lives, and we saw an opportunity to reintroduce this category through the lens of the modern Kenneth Cole woman," Emily said in a statement.
“Our return to handbags is not simply about bringing back a category; it's about reimagining it for how she lives today, with thoughtful design, versatility and a distinctly modern perspective at the heart of every piece," Emily said.
The Fall 2026 Women’s collection which includes the newest handbags and apparel will be available at Kenneth Cole Philippines, in-store at Rockwell and SM Mall of Asia and online at Rustans.com and Zalora.com starting September 2026.
ABOUT KENNETH COLE
Kenneth Cole New York presents day-to-night, wear-to-work fashion. This collection of clothing, footwear and accessories is renowned for its unique style that’s iconic and sophisticated with a New York edge. Kenneth Cole Reaction presents dynamism through being energetic, innovative and engaged. They have a fearless sense of adventure fuelled by their desire to be playful and unexpected. Their idealistic search for constant inspiration is full of optimism that’s genuine, uses fashion as just one way to express their individuality, and tirelessly stay connected to their friends, their community and the world.
In the Philippines, Kenneth Cole is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Power Plant Mall, Rockwell and SM Mall of Asia, and online at Rustans.com and Zalora.com. Visit ssilife.com.ph or follow @ssilifeph on Facebook and Instagram, and @ssilife on TikTok for more information.
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