Posts by Kevin Harson
Legal Questions Surface Over Walmart’s Hoka Dupe
Dupe culture’s the trend, and there may not be much that brands can do about it. The latest example is a pair of Avia shoes that sold out on Walmart. Some shoppers say the style is a Hoka dupe. One reviewer named Ashley said her daughter’s podiatrist recommended the Hoka brand, but noted that “they…
Read MoreG-III Hits PVH With $250M Breach of Contract Lawsuit
G-III Apparel Group is done playing the jilted licensing partner, and has filed a $250 million breach of contract against PVH Corp. in New York state court. The suit marks a dramatic increase in the tensions that have arisen between the companies since 2022, when Stefan Larsson, PVH’s chief executive officer, moved to take back…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s Fan Favorite Air Jordan 8 ‘Aqua’ Is Returning for the First Time in a Decade
The Air Jordan 8 “Aqua” is beloved by a large number of sneakerheads despite multiple factors weighing against it. Michael Jordan himself wasn’t a big fan of the model, as it was prone to overheating and was believed to be responsible for his athlete’s foot in the season he wore them. The “Aqua” colorway also…
Read MoreMichael Bosstick’s Dear Media Acquires Fitness Platform Obé Fitness
Michael Bosstick’s Dear Media has acquired digital fitness platform Obé Fitness for an undisclosed amount. Obé Fitness launched in 2018, gaining traction particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in July 2020, WWD reported that the platform had experienced 70 percent growth month-over-month since the start of quarantine. In 2021, the company secured a $15 million…
Read MoreSaul Nash Spring 2026: Embracing Act II
At Saul Nash’s sophomore Milan runway show, the standard parade of looks was punctuated by models occasionally stepping under a spotlight, roaming around during the wait for a companion to hug and have a little slow dance with, before parting ways again. Reminiscent of a clubbing scene, the ritual was at times tender, at others…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Sakara Enters Credo Beauty With New Gut and Skin Health Supplement, Doubling Down on Both Beauty and Wellness
Sakara is headed to Credo Beauty with its supplement line. On Monday, the company, known for its meal delivery service and line of supplements, is launching at all 15 Credo Beauty doors nationwide and online with five ingestibles: Metabolism Bite, $51; Daily Elixir, $63; Cell Reset, $34, and Night Service, $55, as well as its…
Read MoreIce Spice Goes Full Bikini Bottom in Jeremy Scott-Era Moschino Platforms at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards
Ice Spice brought Bikini Bottom to the Kids’ Choice Awards stage on Saturday, stepping out mid-show in a playful pair of SpongeBob-inspired platform heels by Moschino. Styled by longtime collaborator Timothy Luke Garcia, the rapper paired the vibrant footwear with a glossy yellow mini dress — a full cartoon-core shift from her earlier red carpet…
Read MoreQasimi Spring 2026: A Message of Hope Via Softer Utility
Scaffolding arranged in a circle stood at the center of the Sant’Eustorgio Cloisters’ courtyard where the first Qasimi show in Milan was held Sunday — its sturdy, industrial appearance countered by the sheets of crinkled fabrics hanging from it and billowing in the morning breeze. The installation — by Dala Nasser, a Lebanese artist known…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Prada CEO Gianfranco D’Attis to Exit the Brand
MILAN — Changes are afoot at Prada. WWD has learned that chief executive officer Gianfranco D’Attis is exiting the Italian luxury brand. Milan-based sources said disagreements over strategy caused D’Attis’ relations with Prada’s owners and with the top brass to become strained. D’Attis was not present at the men’s spring 2026 show on Sunday in…
Read MoreBrunello Cucinelli Spring 2026: Lightness, With a Whiff of the ’90s
The Brunello Cucinelli showroom in Milan was swarmed by press and retailers on a sweltering June afternoon, touching and feeling the brand’s innovative fabrics for next spring. But it was also buzzing with curiosity over the documentary film “Brunello,” which will premiere on Dec. 4. Cucinelli was mum on details but said it will be…
Read MoreEmporio Armani Men’s Spring 2026: All Aboard the Marrakesh Express
Out of an abundance of caution, Giorgio Armani’s PR team pre-empted shock and wanton speculation and indicated Friday that the designer was recovering at home from an ailment and would not take the bow at his Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani shows during men’s fashion week in Milan. Leo Dell’Orco, head of menswear design, did…
Read MoreWWD Toasts Milan Men’s Fashion Week With Cocktail Reception, Global Impact Council Dinner
MILAN – It was a night of fun, fashion and networking Friday during Milan Fashion Week, as WWD celebrated the kickoff of the menswear showcase with a cocktail reception at 10 Corso Como, which sponsored the evening. Industry players including Rosario Toscano, chief executive officer of Akoni; Canali’s CEO Stefano Canali; Etro’s CEO Fabrizio Cardinali;…
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