‘Summer House’ Star KJ Dillard Lands Major Kenneth Cole Campaign After Breakout Bravo Debut

KJ Dillard is adding another accomplishment to his growing résumé.

After making his Bravo debut on season 10 of “Summer House,” KJ has teamed up with Kenneth Cole to model the brand’s Summer 2026 collection as part of its Purposeful Voices Series, a campaign highlighting Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

The partnership marks another step forward for KJ, who continues balancing careers in music, modeling, and skateboarding.

KJ Dillard Says the Campaign ‘Means the World’ to Him

Speaking with Bravo Insider, KJ shared why the campaign was especially meaningful.

“Being involved in this campaign means the world to me,” he said in an exclusive email statement. “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.”

KJ also reflected on the collaboration in an Instagram post, explaining why the campaign resonated on a personal level.

“Representation matters. So do the conversations that happen behind it,” he wrote. “In the Purposeful Voices campaign with Kenneth Cole, I reflect on my experience navigating life in the spotlight, becoming the first Black man on ‘Summer House,’ and the mental health challenges I’ve faced along the way.”

The campaign also features KJ’s skateboard, a nod to another passion that has played a major role in his career.

Earlier this year, KJ told Bravo Insider that his work often centers on various creative projects.

“A lot of the things I do are project-based with my job; I make music as well,” he shared. “So, it’s like, if I’m working on a single, an EP or album, or if I have anything modeling or skateboard-related that I’m working on at the time, it’s very project-based.”

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