Posts by Kevin Harson
The DOJ’s Apple Ruling Could Spark the Super App Revolution and Redefine Retail
In March 2024, the Department of Justice filed a case against Apple — accusing the tech giant of monopoly practices. This May, a federal judge ruled that Apple was in contempt of an injunction related to App Store restrictions — Apple is currently appealing the ruling. In short, Apple’s App Store is being ordered to loosen…
Read MoreThe Best Fanny Packs Give Your Pockets a Break
Listen, we can dance around what to call the best fanny packs—a.k.a. sling bags, crossbody bags, bum bags, shoulder bags, etc. But let’s not kid ourselves about what they are. Even the best fanny packs are, simply, fanny packs—and they’re useful as hell. Once shorthand for a whole era of ill-advised style decisions, the fanny…
Read MoreAmber Iman Brings ‘Goddess’ Alive on the Public Theater Stage
The week after the opening of “Goddess” at the Public Theater, the musical’s lead Amber Iman was busy as ever. A cofounder of Black Women on Broadway, Iman was in final meetings and preparation in the days leading up to the initiative’s fourth annual award ceremony. This year’s event, which took place on Monday, honored…
Read MoreLindsey Wixson Stars in Taller Marmo’s ‘Odyssey’ Campaign
MILAN — Top model Lindsey Wixson dons a glamorous wardrobe and some bold hairstyles as the face of Taller Marmo’s pre-fall 2025 campaign, which is to be released on Wednesday. Riffing on vintage fashion editorials, the images are loosely inspired by the work of Henry Clarke, marking the final chapter of a trilogy dedicated to legendary photographers…
Read MoreAcademy Sports + Outdoors Forge Ahead With 3 New Doors
Academy Sports + Outdoors continues to grow its store base. The sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer has opened two new doors in the second quarter and a third that’s forthcoming later this month, bringing the total new stores opened to seven across six states thus far in 2025. The two new locations opened this…
Read MoreAll the Beauty Retail Expansions of 2025
All the beauty and wellness retail expansions of 2025. June Silverist Courtesy Silverist, the hair care brand for natural gray hair, has launched online at Credo Beauty and entered 15 of the retailer’s stores. Founded by Evelyn Wang, who previously held senior leadership roles at Milani Cosmetics and L’Oréal Paris, the brand has reached six-figure…
Read MoreGotham TV Awards 2025: Leslie Bibb in Stella McCartney & More Looks
A bevy of actors and industry creatives descended on New York City on Monday for the 2025 Gotham TV Awards. The evening honored the best performances and productions in TV, featuring appearances from cast members of “The White Lotus,” “Adolescence,” “The Penguin” and more. For the red carpet event, several attendees wore designer pieces for…
Read MoreAna de Armas Suits up in Loewe for ‘Kelly Clarkson’ Appearance
Ana de Armas made the latest stop on her “Ballerina” promotional tour with an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” in New York City, airing Wednesday. The actress joined fellow guests to discuss the upcoming film, a new chapter in the “John Wick” franchise starring Keanu Reeves. For her daytime talk show appearance, Armas opted…
Read MoreHuda Kattan Takes Full Ownership of Huda Beauty
Just a year after re-assuming her role as chief executive officer, Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan is tacking on “owner” to her title, too. The super influencer was among the first wave of beauty creators to parlay her digital audience into a beauty brand — and later made waves when TSG Consumer took a stake in…
Read MoreThe CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Reveals 10 Finalists
The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue have revealed the 10 finalists of the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. The 10 finalists are Ashlynn Park, Ashlyn; Julian Louie, Aubero; Bach Mai; Bernard James; Ashley Moubayed, Don’t Let Disco; Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons, Gabe Gordon; Stephanie Suberville, Heirlome; Jamie Okuma; Meruert Planul-Tolegen, Meruert Tolegen,…
Read MoreTommy Hilfiger Teams Up With ‘F1 the Movie’ on the APXGP Collection
Tommy Hilfiger, which is part of PVH Corp., is launching the APXGP Collection ahead of the premiere of “F1 the Movie” in North America on June 27, and internationally beginning June 25. Fronted by Damson Idris, the breakout star of “F1 the Movie” and Tommy Hilfiger‘s brand ambassador, the campaign captures his full-throttle rise —…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Vaginal Microbiome Company Evvy Launches Its First Supplement
Evvy is entering the supplement game. Tuesday, the vaginal microbiome company, known for its test-to-treatment offerings, is launching its first supplement: Women’s Complete Probiotic, $55 for 30 capsules or $44 a month with a subscription, which supports vaginal, gut and urinary health. Industry sources predict the first run of the launch will sell out this…
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