Richard S. Olicker

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. designs a range of fashion footwear, handbags, and apparel in the United States and internationally. The firm, through license agreements, also designs and markets apparel and accessories under its Kenneth Cole New York, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Unlisted, and Le Tigre brand names; and footwear under the proprietary Gentle Souls trademark. It also designs, develops, and sources private label footwear and handbags for selected retailers. The company was founded in 1982 by Kenneth D. Cole and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Aerogroup International LLC manufactures and distributes women's footwear. Its products include dress boots, pumps, sandals, and flats. The firm also offers accessories, such as socks and bags, as well as cleaning kits and leather lotions. It has retail locations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded by Richard S. Olicker in 1987 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.