Posts by Kevin Harson
Megan Thee Stallion Reimagines Black Tie in Off-White Gown at Pete & Thomas Foundation 2025 Gala With Klay Thompson
Megan Thee Stallion gave black tie dressing a shimmering spin in an ornate gown with sparkling hip details courtesy of Off-White for the 2025 Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala on Wednesday in New York City. The Grammy Award-winning “Savage” rapper was joined by her boyfriend, Klay Thompson, who wore a tux by Tom Ford. Megan…
Read MoreSwatch Group H1 Profits Down 88%, As Greater China Woes Continue
PARIS – China continues to weigh heavily on the Swatch Group, with the company posting Thursday an 88 percent slump in first-half net income to 17 million Swiss francs, or $21.1 million at current exchange rates. Revenue for the first six months of 2025 reached just over 3 billion Swiss francs, down 11.2 percent against…
Read MoreImperial Group Taps Into Renewed Opportunities for Contemporary Market
MILAN — At a time of global upheaval caused by geopolitical and economic headwinds, business woes are trickling down to all fashion segments and positionings. As consumers turn their back on luxury and high-end fashion, there may be renewed potential for the contemporary market. In one example of resilience amid turmoil, the Bologna, Italy-based Imperial…
Read MoreJordan Chiles Creates Monochromatic Look With Sky-high Louboutins at ESPY Awards 2025
Jordan Chiles soared in a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps while attending the 2025 ESPY Awards red carpet in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Jordan Chiles attends the 2025 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre. Getty Images Choosing the celebrity-popular So Kate pumps from the brand, the shoes featured a pointed-toe design and a closed-back construction…
Read MoreCoats Group to Buy OrthoLite for $770 Million
Coats Group plc wants to expand its positioning as a supplier in components. The British multinational company inked a deal to acquire premium insole leader OrthoLite Holdings LLC. The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter, has an initial enterprise value of $770 million — subject to certain projections such as cost synergies by…
Read MoreSalehe Bembury’s Next New Balance Collab Is Fit for the Forest
Back in May, Salehe Bembury gave a tantalizing preview of his next New Balance collaboration by showing only the heels of two sneakers during a question-and-answer session. The designer himself hasn’t provided any additional information or imagery since, but a full look at one of the shoes has now leaked. The Salehe Bembury x New…
Read MoreChristie’s Fine Jewelry, Luxury Goods Sales Spike in First Half of 2025
GOING FOR GOLD: Demand for fine jewelry is rising, regardless of whether those gems are selling in luxury stores, or at auction. On Wednesday, Richemont reported an 11 percent uptick in jewelry sales to 3.91 billion euros in the first fiscal half, citing “robust” demand in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East from locals…
Read MoreDanielle Slavik, Model for Cristóbal Balenciaga, Dead at 81
Danielle Slavik, a house model for Cristóbal Balenciaga from 1964 until he hung up his scissors for good in 1968, has died in Paris at age 81. Her passing was announced on Wednesday in French newspaper Le Figaro. A veteran model whose career after Balenciaga spanned 20 years working for the likes of Chanel, Madame Grès and…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Supplement Company Cymbiotika Opens First Wellness Café at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Cymbiotika is headed to Las Vegas. The supplement company, best known for its liposomal packets, is opening its first Cymbiotika Wellness Café at the Fontainebleau’s food hall Promenade later this summer. At the café, guests will be able to experience smoothies, juices, açai bowls, yogurt bowls, salads and wraps featuring the brand’s supplements. By adding…
Read MoreHey Dude Joins Forces With Hello Kitty for a Playful Collaboration
HeyDude just dropped a brand-new collaboration with Hello Kitty. The footwear brand promises that the collection blends the fun spirit and charm of the beloved cartoon character with the comfortable aesthetic HeyDude has built its brand around. The brand says the Hello Kitty collaboration is one of its most “female-focused partnerships” yet, with sizing that…
Read MoreFashion Publicist Sandra Graham to Be Remembered at Memorial Service
A memorial service will be held on Sunday for fashion publicist Sandra Graham at the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. Graham. 83, died from leukemia and endocrine cancer on May 14 at the Calvary Hospice Center in New York City, according to her daughter Rebecca Cox. Born in Montgomery, W.Va., and raised in…
Read MoreRita Ora Puts a Preppy Twist on Summer Style With Black Loafers and Sunshine Yellow Crew Socks
Rita Ora continued her summer shoe style streak in New York City on Monday with a bold take on the season’s reigning footwear trend: the penny loafer. The singer stepped out in a pair of classic black leather loafers, grounding her sharply tailored plaid blazer and pleated micro miniskirt with a school-uniform-meets-streetwear edge. She paired…
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