Posts by Kevin Harson
EXCLUSIVE: Nodaleto’s ‘Sexy Space Age’ Pop-up in Paris Has Bold Shoes, Chic Bikinis — and Trendy Matcha to Go
PARIS — French shoe brand Nodaleto has opened a pop-up in Paris to test the waters for a more permanent presence in the French capital, as it rebalances its retail strategy to lessen its reliance on wholesale accounts. The temporary space, open until June 28, carries styles from its own collection and its recent collaboration…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Chow Tai Fook to Launch High Jewelry Collection in Hangzhou
Chow Tai Fook, the 96-year-old Hong Kong jewelry group, is breaking new ground with the launch of its first high jewelry collection. Sonia Cheng, heiress to the group and the head of its family-owned Rosewood luxury hotel chain, is the driving force behind its “transformation journey.” Sonia Cheng, vice chairman and executive director of Chow…
Read MoreFrance’s Château La Coste Welcomes Ralph Pucci
It’s a breakthrough moment for Ralph Pucci and his eponymous gallery. On June 23, Ralph Pucci International becomes the first American exhibitor of home furnishings design at the prestigious Château La Coste in Provence, France. The exhibit, titled “Pure,” is a stand-alone show of works by leading artists and designers created entirely at his New…
Read MoreSnakeskin Shoes Are Trending Right Now
Snakeskin shoes have made a comeback to the forefront of fashion. From luxury collections to the feet of celebrities, the reptilian pattern is back to pack a venomous punch as the foundation of a warm weather outfit. A variety of stars and their stylists have certainly embraced the trend this spring season, with Sarah Jessica…
Read MoreDepop Takes Over New York City for a Summer of Secondhand Shopping
For the month of June, Depop is taking over New York with a series of citywide activations for its new campaign “New York is on Depop,” in celebration of secondhand fashion, sustainability and community. With the goal of putting its marketplace’s community-first ethos at the forefront of its shop drops, Depop will host limited-edition collaborator…
Read MorePrada Group Bolsters Vertical Integration with Strategic Stake in Rino Mastrotto Group
MILAN – Prada Group continues to invest in Italy’s pipeline and in the company’s vertical integration. On Thursday, the Italian luxury group said it has acquired a 10 percent stake in leading tannery Rino Mastrotto Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Prada has taken full control of tannery Conceria Superior S.p.A. and Tannerie Limoges…
Read MoreL.A.’s Independent Jewelers on Economic Shifts and Consumer Demand
With global economic uncertainty reshaping luxury markets, the fine jewelry industry is undergoing its own transformation. Independent designers are at the heart of the shift, navigating the impact of soaring gold prices and international tariffs, yet business remains resilient. In Los Angeles, buyers continue to be drawn to these makers for their unique craftsmanship and…
Read MoreSofitel Taps Cordelia de Castellane to Design New Hotel Uniforms
PARIS — As part of its ongoing repositioning, French luxury hotel chain Sofitel has tapped Cordelia de Castellane to design the uniforms for its 25,000 employees worldwide. De Castellane, an interior designer and creative director for Dior Maison and Baby Dior, has created a collection of 45 clothing items and accessories adapted to various climates, occupations and…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Rimowa and Vitra to Launch Design Collaboration During Art Basel
GROOVY DESIGN: Luxury German luggage manufacturer Rimowa embarked on a fresh design collaboration with Switzerland-based design firm Vitra. On Wednesday, Cologne-based Rimowa told WWD that the limited-edition drop consists of an aluminum stool and aluminum toolbox. Tailored to the likes of a well-heeled traveler, the collection will be unveiled during Art Basel on June 18.…
Read MoreScratch Brat: It’s a Burberry Summer
LONDON — If last year was a Brat summer, this year it’s a Burberry one. The brand is kicking off festival season with a campaign celebrating British music culture. “Burberry sits at the center of the summer calendar,” said Daniel Lee, Burberry’s chief creative officer. “It’s both a means of creative expression and go-to uniform…
Read MoreLondon Lays Out a Cultural Feast
What to See ‘Yoshitomo Nara‘ “We are Punks” artwork by Yoshitomo Nara. Courtesy of Yoshitomo Nara Yoshitomo Nara’s googly-eyed girls will be at the Hayward Gallery from June 10 until Aug. 31, part of the Japanese artist’s first solo exhibition at a public art gallery in the U.K. The show features more than 150 of…
Read MoreInside the ‘Witchy Circle’ of the ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ Cast
It comes as no surprise that the women of “John Proctor Is the Villain” have an especially epic group text. The Broadway hit, which heads into this weekend’s Tony Awards with seven nominations including Best Play, is set in a rural Southern high school classroom and follows a set of mostly young female students who…
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