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Gordon Thompson

Cole Haan

By Betsey Kroll
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Under creative director Gordon Thompson's guidance, innovation has become a key ingredient of Cole Haan's success. Thompson's suggestion in 2000 to incorporate Nike Air technology into Cole Haan loafers was radical—and very popular. So much so that last fall the company launched the 4-in. State of the Art high heel with Air cushioning. Now you can really kick up your heels.

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