Posts by Kevin Harson
Skeletons, Tears and Lobsters: Schiaparelli Exhibition to Open in 2026
LONDON — The Victoria & Albert Museum’s next fashion exhibition will take a surreal turn. “Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” will be staged at the Sainsbury Gallery from March 21 to Nov. 1, 2026. The exhibition will chart the success of its founder, Elsa Schiaparelli, in the ’20s all the way up to present day under…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Rabanne Is Leaning Further Into Music — and Issuing a Remix Challenge
Upon hearing the opening snippet of “Listen to the Music” by Judy Carter, an almost-forgotten disco track from 1983, French music producer Damien Quintard was hooked. “It feels so up to date and also so nostalgic of this period,” he said in an interview. “It’s so funky and it really could be something that is…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Parker Thatch Names Joyce Lee First Creative Director
Parker Thatch, the Northern California accessories brand, has named Joyce Lee its first creative director. Founded in 2002 by Irene Chen and Matthew Grenby and based in Orinda, about 20 miles east of San Francisco, Parker Thatch is known for its functional, personalized handbags and accessories. The brand gained attention in 2009 with the launch…
Read MoreThe TikTok-Viral Coach Kisslock Bag That Sold Out in Minutes Is Finally Back in Stock Today
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More From the Tabby takeover to the Brooklyn hobo style that propelled the suede bag trend to new heights, Coach has had fashion‘s most coveted bags on lock. But its…
Read MoreKim Kardashian Revives Her Hot Pink Balenciaga Tradition During Paris Couture Week
Kim Kardashian referenced her longtime collaboration with Demna through her outfit while visiting Balenciaga‘s Paris headquarters on Tuesday. Ahead of the fashion house’s fall 2025 couture presentation, which will take place on Wednesday, Kardashian sported a monochromatic look in hot pink — a formula that Kardashian and Balenciaga have used together many times before. Kim…
Read MoreAngela Bassett Gives the Clear Heels Trend a Modern Twist at Stephane Rolland’s Fall 2025 Couture Show
Angela Bassett modeled a unique set of platform sandals at Stephane Rolland’s fall 2025 couture show in Paris on Tuesday, which she attended alongside her husband, Courtney B. Vance, and their two children. Angela Bassett Getty Images The “Zero Day” actress adopted the clear heels trend with a distinctive spin. Her shoes featured a dark satin…
Read MoreZuhair Murad Resort 2026: Seize the Day (Wear)
For his latest resort collection, Zuhair Murad looked into the light with an expanded daywear range. It was a notable shift for the brand, as Murad put a new focus on introducing more casual and wearable pieces alongside his established eveningwear. The collection, titled “Scents From Elsewhere,” was inspired by a fusion of Eastern and…
Read MoreRiyadh Fashion Week Calls on Saudi, International Designers to Join Official Show Calendar
RIYADH CALLING: Riyadh Fashion Week is finalizing the official calendar for its third edition, and appealing to fashion houses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and internationally, to apply for a space by July 15. Riyadh Fashion Week describes itself as a curated platform for emerging and established designers, and said the audience is filled…
Read MoreSahag Arslanian Debuts Namesake High Jewelry Collection Featuring Rare Colored Diamonds
MILAN — As a third-generation member of the Arslanian diamond dynasty, which began almost 75 years ago, Sahag Arslanian is bringing his expertise to the table by launching his first namesake collection of high jewelry. To be unveiled in Paris on Tuesday, the collection hinges on colored diamonds, which Arslanian described as “the pinnacle of…
Read MoreNicole Miller Signs Deal With Tycoon Enterprises for Licensing Program in Mexico and Latin America
Nicole Miller is expanding its brand to Mexico and Latin America. The company has signed a new agent relationship with Tycoon Enterprises, founded in Mexico, to launch the Nicole Miller brand across Mexico and Latin America starting in 2026. This partnership marks a key development in Miller’s international expansion strategy. Miller, which is owned by…
Read MoreSteve Madden’s Chief Merchant Karla Frieders Resigns
Steven Madden Ltd. no longer has a chief merchant. Karla Frieders, the former chief merchandising officer, voluntarily resigned her position, effective June 30. “Ms. Frieders has indicated her resignation is for personal reasons and not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company’s operations, policies or practices,” Madden…
Read MoreVanessa Kirby Puts a Y2K Spin on Maternity Style in Metallic Gladiator Heels for ‘Fantastic Four’ Paris Photo Call
Vanessa Kirby stepped into shimmer and structure for the Paris leg of her press tour on Monday, wearing a lilac halter dress from Givenchy and metallic wraparound stilettos to promote “Fantastic Four: First Steps” at Espace Niemeyer. The dress, part of Givenchy’s fall 2025 collection, featured a sculptural neckline that draped from the collarbone to…
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