One would imagine a person who managed to sell over 40,000 pair of shoes from a trailer in Manhattan, New York in two days would stick to selling shoe but not true. Kenneth Cole went into the fashion design business and very soon became a leading fashion apparel designer. His latest slogan 'forget the past, not the present' and it may be this slogan that is also seen in his design of handbags. Kenneth Cole handbags have a universal appeal to women of all ages and the handbags show class, style and a modernistic feel. Regardless of whether a Kenneth Cole handbag is in leather, linen or woven fabric the class of the bag screams Kenneth Cole.

One of the famous Kenneth Cole handbags is the Kenneth Cole reaction handbag which is available in a range of colors and is made of soft leather. The main features of this bag are the metal ring details and a braided strap. The signature metal charm is affixed to the side of the bag and the security features are a zip and an inner compartment. The bag has the hobo look which is fashionable today and one of the favorite colors in this bag is the green reaction handbag. Another top Kenneth Cole handbag is the 'bucket' which is a linen bag and it is the tassel details that distinguish this handbag as a Kenneth Cole handbag. There are plenty of interior and exterior pockets including a cell phone pocket. The Kenneth Cole bucket handbag has ring details and a magnetic closure. One of the most talked about bag from Kenneth Cole is the Kenneth Cole metal detector handbag that is from the 'XOXO' range. The Kenneth Cole metal detector handbag has silver like metal structure and trendy stud details. It has one zipped inner pocket.

There are a number of other handbag designs from Kenneth Cole which cover the entire spectrum of ladies handbags from tote to satchel to hobo and some have a choice in color and in sizes also. Some other famous Kenneth Cole handbags are the Kenneth Cole word play which is a canvas bag in purple, white or black and has drawstring closure and the slogan 'to be aware is more important then what you wear' on it. The Kenneth Cole wood u be mine is a tangerine colored suede satchel with wooden handles, a zip closure and ample space in it. The Kenneth Cole Croc till you drop is a crocodile embossed, sleek leather clutch bag in a caramel tone of color. The Kenneth Cole leather handbag collection has all the possible types of leather handbags a woman would be searching for and the Kenneth Cole glazed leather handbag cherry colored shows the daring of design and color choices of Kenneth Cole.

Kenneth Cole is also known for his slogans which have drawn a few laughs and lifted the spirits of those who have read them. Kenneth Cole has been acclaimed by the fashion world and has received many awards in his life. Collectors are busy collecting Kenneth Cole vintage handbag as they expect to make a decent profit on them.

As with all other major handbags and accessories designers and manufacturers discount Kenneth Cole handbags are offered from time to time by Kenneth Cole's outlets or in the stores from where they are sold and some sites including Kenneth Cole also offer discounts.

Carrying a Kenneth Cole handbag is an icon of being aware of the trends of the fashion world but carrying a handbag that is admired by women of all ages and races. Kenneth Cole will keep the critics and fashion gurus guessing about his next line in handbags.