Posts by Kevin Harson
Roberto Coin Taps Dakota Johnson as Global Brand Ambassador
Roberto Coin, the jeweler known for mixing Italian craftsmanship and romance, has named Dakota Johnson global brand ambassador. “Dakota Johnson is a true original. I love her expressions — an artist with authenticity, depth, and a unique ability to connect,” founder and creative director Roberto Coin said. “We are proud to welcome her to the…
Read MoreRepositioning Banana Republic to Regain Relevance
Banana Republic has been hanging in for decades, seeking to reconnect with consumers through a succession of repositionings, from the original safari style to serious careerwear to business casual, and as of late, some modern utility. The path has been bumpy, marked by store fleet downsizings, management changes, logo changes, category introductions of mixed success,…
Read MoreIt’s Officially Shoe Charm Summer — Here’s How to Refresh Your Everyday Sneakers With Personal Flair.
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 Top Shoe Charms and Sneaker Pairings of 2025 View more + In case you haven’t heard, personalization is in when making a fashion statement this summer. And while handbags…
Read MoreSaks Secures $350M in Financing to ‘Fortify’ Balance Sheet
Saks Global has gained some extra breathing room. The company — which took on a heavy debt load to buy Neiman Marcus in December and has been working to calm bondholders — secured $350 million in financing commitments from SLR Credit Solutions. That included a $300 million FILO facility that was carved out of Saks’…
Read MoreRockport’s Headed to the UK and Ireland
Leading footwear distributor Chapters Brand Group is set to bring the Rockport shoe brand across the pond. Brand management firm Authentic Brands Group, which owns the Rockport intellectual property, has signed a deal with Chapters to distribute the brand across the U.K. and Ireland. Authentic said that under the terms of the agreement, Chapter will…
Read MoreNarvar’s Anisa Kumar on Tariffs, Trade and the Post-purchase Consumer Experience
Anisa Kumar, chief executive officer of Narvar, the post-purchase intelligence platform provider, is looking at the full picture, tackling every step in the consumer journey as retailers strategize on how to maintain customer loyalty. With consumer stress already high and tariffs expected to raise prices on already stretched-thin budgets, retailers are under pressure to consider…
Read MoreJustice for Jorts
While it does come in three different washes (light wash, rinse, and black wash), none of them are particularly compelling. Give us more washes, Uniqlo. There are plenty of cheaper options on the market, some that cost as low as just twenty bucks. But the law of diminishing returns is a two-way street and we’ve…
Read MoreFrancesco Murano, Institution, Lessico Familiare and Moja Rowa Receive Camera Moda Fashion Trust 2025 Grants
MILAN — Francesco Murano, Institution by Galib Gassanoff, Lessico Familiare and Moja Rowa are the recipients of the 2025 grants bestowed by the Camera Moda Fashion Trust, the nonprofit organization established in 2017 to support young Italian or Italy-based talents in developing their businesses with financial aid, as well as business mentoring programs and tutoring.…
Read MoreKunimasa Aoki’s Anamorphic Sculpture Scores the 2025 Loewe Craft Prize
LONDON — Japanese sculptor and terracotta artist Kunimasa Aoki has been named the winner of the 2025 Loewe Craft Prize on Thursday evening during an award ceremony in Madrid with a cash prize of 50,000 euros. Selected by a 12-member jury from 30 shortlisted works on display at the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid from Friday to…
Read MoreKhaite Resort 2026: Feeling Playful
Season after season, Khaite’s Catherine Holstein has been delivering a powerful, urban and feminine look rooted in luxurious and often darkly glam wardrobing pieces. They’re the result of her twisted, covetable take on minimalism, often injecting ‘90s references and her brand pillars of dichotomies: feminine and masculine; hard and soft, and structure vs. fluidity. While…
Read MoreTimberland & Pabst Blue Ribbon Drop Merch Collection With Boot Styles
Timberland Pro and Pabst Blue Ribbon are releasing a limited-edition collaboration that includes a selection of professional-grade footwear and boots, as well as apparel, featuring the beer company’s signature branding. The limited-edition product lineup includes two boot styles. The Gridworks Soft Toe Waterproof work boot, which are chocolate brown, beer-proof boots featuring Timberland’s durable leather…
Read MoreAdidas Originals and Sporty & Rich Release New Off-court Tennis-inspired Collection
Adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich come together again to celebrate off-court tennis style with an apparel, accessories and footwear collection. The sportswear company and Emily Oberg’s brand are collaborating on two signature Adidas silhouettes from different sporting eras: the 2000s-inspired Adizero Adios and the 1970s Adidas Originals Blanc. The Adizero Adios Sporty & Rich…
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