Summer House‘s KJ Dillard just took another major step in his career. As he continues to grow his music catalogue and expand his brand, KJ is working with a major designer as he grows his modeling resume. KJ has teamed up with Kenneth Cole, modeling the brand’s Summer 2026 collection as a part of their Purposeful Voices Series.
KJ spoke to Bravo Insider about the importance of working with this campaign, which aligns with Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, as KJ is also an advocate for mental health awareness. “Being involved in this campaign means the world to me,” he told Bravo Insider 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.”
See photos from KJ Dillard’s modeling campaign for Kenneth Cole
The Kenneth Cole campaign comes after KJ made his debut on Season 10 of Summer House, which wrapped up in June 2026.Â
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On Instagram, he added about working on this campaign, “Representation matters. So do the conversations that happen behind it. 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.”
KJ Dillard opens up about his career in music and modeling
Earlier this year, KJ, who has been a model since he was 18, spoke with Bravo Insider about his multi-faceted career, which, in addition to music and modeling, also includes being a skateboarder (with his skateboard making a cameo in his photos for Kenneth Cole).Â
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“A lot of the things I do are project-based with my job; I make music as well,” he shared earlier this year. “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.”
And you can catch up with KJ’s journey on Season 10 of Summer House by checking out the full season on Peacock.
