Posts by Kevin Harson
Rapper J.I.D on His Partnership With JD Sports and Finding Fashion Inspiration in Hip-hop
Atlanta-raised rapper J.I.D, who once played college football for Hampton University, is ready to revisit his athletic roots through his new partnership with U.K. retailer JD Sports, which is rapidly expanding its North American retail presence. J.I.D for JD Sports. “Growing up playing sports has been a big part of my upbringing — being competitive…
Read MoreBillie Eilish Quietly Debuted an Air Jordan 4 Collaboration During Her U.K. Tour
Billie Eilish spent July touring the U.K., and during the concerts she debuted an Air Jordan collaboration so quietly it’s gone unnoticed until she posted a close-up photo Wednesday on her Instagram page. The Billie Eilish x Air Jordan 4 has the makings of her biggest sneaker yet and was worn by her in two…
Read MoreThe Best Sneakers Releasing in August
The sneaker release calendar is about to turn over to a new month, and there’s no shortage of kicks to keep an eye out for in August. Undisputedly at the top of any sneakerhead’s wish list for the month ahead is the Undefeated x Air Jordan 4, a revival of a legendary collaboration for its…
Read MoreUnilever to Intensify Focus on Beauty, Wellbeing, Personal Care and Strong U.S., India Markets
LONDON – Going forward, Unilever will prioritize beauty, wellbeing and personal care products, said new chief executive Fernando Fernandez as the consumer giant and parent of brands including Dove, K18 and Nutrafol reported underlying sales growth of 3.4 percent in the first half. “Looking ahead, our priorities are clear: more beauty and wellbeing and personal…
Read MoreKering Foundation Sets Date for Fourth Annual ‘Caring for Women’ Dinner in New York
The Kering Foundation is returning to The Pool for its fourth annual Caring for Women dinner. The foundation will host the VIP event, which raises support for organizations working to end gender-based violence against women, at the midtown venue during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11. “To ensure that women and children can live…
Read MoreBarbie Fashion Designers Killed in Car Accident in Italy
A memorial is planned for Friday for the fashion designer Mario Paglino and the graphic art director Gianni Grossi, who created Magia2000 and who have been killed in a car accident in Italy. The tribute will be held at the Basilica of San Gaudenzio in Novara. The pair, who were romantic and business partners, were…
Read MoreTariff Headwinds Are Getting Real for Shoe Firms — And It’s Just the Beginning
Despite the talk about the parameters for trade deals, firms largely remain in the dark as they scramble to adjust sourcing strategies amid an evolving tariff landscape. Second-quarter results for Adidas and Steven Madden Ltd. show tariff headwinds that are starting to impact the balance sheet. Moreover, the conclusion by the companies’ key executives reflect…
Read MoreAdidas Relies on ‘Brand Heat’ in Lifestyle Footwear for Future Growth
Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden knows what it takes to grow the German sportswear brand, and that’s leading with footwear. “We create brand heat on lifestyle footwear. We then roll it over to apparel and performance,” Gulden said on a conference call to investors following the brand’s second quarter earnings report. But as important as footwear…
Read MoreMiu Miu Helps Boost Prada Group H1 Sales
MILAN – Prada Group reported a solid performance in the first half of the year, with rising sales and steady profitability. In the first half ended June 30, group revenues rose 8 percent to 2.74 billion euros compared with 2.55 billion euros in the same period last year. Retail sales were up 8 percent to…
Read MoreSources: Thom Browne CEO Rodrigo Bazan to Exit, Sam Lobban to Succeed
MILAN – Rodrigo Bazan is exiting his role as chief executive officer of Thom Browne at the end of August, WWD has learned. According to sources, he is stepping down to pursue other opportunities and will be succeeded by Sam Lobban. Lobban is currently serving as executive vice president and general merchandising manager for Apparel…
Read MoreLogan Lerman on ‘Oh, Hi,’ Complex Characters, and Chasing Fresh Challenges
There are a lot of people who want to look at Logan Lerman’s face. The millions of edits dedicated to him on TikTok would suggest as much, as would his casting in Haim’s video for their song “Down to Be Wrong” from earlier this summer — and then, of course, there’s his film career. Lerman…
Read MoreAlison Hahn, Sephora’s Head of Makeup and Fragrance, to Retire
A mastermind of some of Sephora‘s key categories is set to retire. Alison Hahn, Sephora’s Stateside senior vice president of merchandising for makeup, fragrance and Sephora at Kohl’s, will be retiring at the end of August. Effective Aug. 25, the organization has made some shifts to its internal organization, including Carye Campbell’s promotion to senior…
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