Posts by Kevin Harson
Paris Retailers Advised to Capitalize on ‘Celine Dion Effect’
Retailers — and especially department stores — are poised to benefit from the “Celine Dion” effect this fall when the Canadian superstar holds 16 landmark concerts at Paris La Défense Arena — no doubt dressed to the nines. And they would be wise to consider tactics savvy international retailers have recently employed — from discounts…
Read MoreInclusive Beauty Brands Grew 1.8 Times Faster Than Less Inclusive Brands in 2025
How did the beauty industry fare in terms of diverse representation in 2025? According to SeeMe’s annual Inclusivity Index assessing the efforts of more than 200 brands, results were a mixed bag. Of that pool, 32 brands — or 16 percent — measured as “Certified Inclusive,” meaning they consistently represented diverse communities via brand and…
Read MoreKobe Bryant’s Upgraded Nike Kobe 5 Protro Is Getting a New Los Angeles Dodgers Colorway
Although late basketball legend Kobe Bryant wasn’t a multi-sport athlete, the Black Mamba’s legacy is intertwined with several playing fields. Most notable was Bryant’s love for soccer, an infatuation which would inspire his industry-shifting low-top Nike signature sneakers. Also of note was his ties to Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, a connection which continues…
Read MoreKatseye Reworks Coachella’s Minimalist Boot Formula With Buckles, Bows and Lace
Katseye opted for a more embellished take on music festival boots than the usual black leather shorthand. For the group’s Friday night set at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Daniela Avanzini, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, Lara Raj and Yoonchae Jeung wore custom Stand Oil boots with custom Lalune stage looks…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s First Post-Retirement Air Jordans Are Coming Back in a Colorway That Hasn’t Been Released in 22 Years
Although Nike, Inc.’s beloved Air Jordan Retro reissues don’t adhere to a strict schedule, there are certain pairs — such as the upcoming Air Jordan 4 “Bred” — that are all but guaranteed to make frequent appearances. Then, there are others that are so seldom seen that decades pass before they’re seen again. Such is…
Read MoreAll Hail the Seven-step PDRN Routine
It’s only fitting that 10 years after K-beauty introduced the seven-step skin care routine to the Western beauty lexicon, the category is yet again responsible for beauty’s newest mass fixation. Polydeoxyribonucleotide, or PDRN, a salmon sperm DNA extract known for its regenerative properties, has emerged as skin care’s latest “It” ingredient, making its way into…
Read MoreFedEx, Pilots Near Deal With 40% Pay Raise After Five Years of Talks
Mere hours after FedEx’s soon-to-be spun off trucking division concluded its first investor day meeting Wednesday, the logistics giant and its pilots’ union took a step closer to resolving a five-year contract dispute. FedEx and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement for more than 5,000 FedEx pilots. The…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Charlotte Chesnais Bets on Tokyo — and Gold — for Expansion
PARIS — Charlotte Chesnais is writing the first stroke of a new chapter for her 10-year-old jewelry label with the opening of her largest flagship yet in Tokyo. Located in the Aoyama district, the stand-alone four-level unit mixing glass and what the Parisian jeweler jokingly described as “Tadao Ando concrete” spans 1,100 square feet —…
Read MoreSuper Yaya Founder Rym Beydoun on Collaborating With Puma on the Speedcat
Rym Beydoun, founder of independent womenswear label Super Yaya, used to wear Puma Speedcat sneakers in the ’90s when she was a kid going to school — now her brand has a collaboration infusing the popular racing shoe with West African cultural heritage and modern femininity. Brought together by German online retailer Zalando, the first drop…
Read MoreWalker Drawas Opens New York Office, Expands Talent Division and Launches Performance PR Unit
Walker Drawas, the Los Angeles-based global brand marketing agency, has opened its first New York office and showroom at 118 Mercer Street. The company, which has clients across fashion, beauty, spirits and entertainment, was cofounded by Jennifer Walker and Adam Drawas. The New York headquarters will serve not only as an office, but a dedicated…
Read MoreEcoalf Introduces First Fully Circular Denim Collection
MILAN — Seventeen years since its foundation with a promise to make sustainable fashion appealing and accessible, Ecoalf is introducing the most ubiquitous and democratic fashion item: denim jeans. The Spanish brand’s first denimwear collection — a tight edit of trousers and shirts — is fully circular, crafted from recycled and regenerative cotton, as well…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Fleur Du Mal Gets Sporty
Fleur du Mal, the New York-based lingerie and ready-to-wear brand founded by Jennifer Zuccarini, is expanding and on Wednesday will debut its Sport collection of workout wear accented with the brand’s signature lingerie details. The founder and chief executive officer exclusively told WWD that the new category stems from customers and friends requesting activewear for…
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