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Designer Kenneth Cole gets a lot of media attention. As the husband of former Gov. Mario Cuomo's daughter, Maria, and a longtime philanthropist, he is a high-profile personality.
But Wall Street is watching Mr. Cole for other reasons. Because of steady growth and Mr. Cole's expansion plans, his Kenneth Cole Productions Inc.'s stock has risen more than 20% this year. In the past 12 months, it has nearly doubled.
Analysts are bullish about the company's strategy of developing its core footwear and accessories lines while forging licensing agreements to grow into new areas.
Kenneth Cole Productions recently signed a deal with Hartmarx Corp. to produce a line of tailored menswear for the fall season....