"Summer House" star KJ Dillard is using his voice for good. To close out Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the reality star has teamed up with Kenneth Cole as the face of the fashion brand's Summer 2026 collection and the newest addition to the company's "Purposeful Voices" series. The latest series highlights leaders who use their platforms to spread awareness about meaningful conversations. Previous ambassadors have included Rachel Platten, Jay Shetty, Isabella Strahan, Malika Andrews, and Satchel Lee.
Dillard, a model, musician, and former professional skateboarder, has become the next face of Kenneth Cole's Summer 2026 collection. In his role as an ambassador, the TV personality is hoping to spark meaningful conversations about a range of topics, including mental health, identity, and masculinity, according to a press release sent to The Blast.
In some of the photos received by The Blast, Dillard is styled in a curated selection that brings "the collection's themes of authenticity, resilience, and individuality to life." By partnering with Kenneth Cole, Dillard is using his voice to spread awareness and reflect on the importance of "speaking up, embracing personal growth, and using vulnerability as a source of strength to help others feel less alone."
Speaking with Bravo's Daily Dish, the "Summer House" star said that being part of Kenneth Cole's new collection and joining the team as the next ambassador of the "Purposeful Voices" series is an honor.
"Being involved in this campaign means the world to me," he said about the moment. "This type of career move speaks to my larger goals with my career in the entertainment industry by showing me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it."
Dillard, a model, musician, and former professional skateboarder, has become the next face of Kenneth Cole's Summer 2026 collection. In his role as an ambassador, the TV personality is hoping to spark meaningful conversations about a range of topics, including mental health, identity, and masculinity, according to a press release sent to The Blast.
In some of the photos received by The Blast, Dillard is styled in a curated selection that brings "the collection's themes of authenticity, resilience, and individuality to life." By partnering with Kenneth Cole, Dillard is using his voice to spread awareness and reflect on the importance of "speaking up, embracing personal growth, and using vulnerability as a source of strength to help others feel less alone."
Speaking with Bravo's Daily Dish, the "Summer House" star said that being part of Kenneth Cole's new collection and joining the team as the next ambassador of the "Purposeful Voices" series is an honor.
"Being involved in this campaign means the world to me," he said about the moment. "This type of career move speaks to my larger goals with my career in the entertainment industry by showing me that anything is possible if you set your mind to it."
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