Posts by Kevin Harson
The Best Second Albums That Beat The Sophomore-Slump Curse
Björk’s solo debut, winkingly entitled Debut, was a dancey, eclectic blend of all sorts of pop genres. Her second album, Post, ratcheted that diversity up even further. Written after she moved to London from her native Iceland, and while she was going out with the trip-hop pioneer Tricky. Post is an experimental but still approachable…
Read MoreLVMH is Innovating With its Viva Tech Stand
POWER OF TWO: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a founding partner in Viva Technology, plans to streamline its awards and displays at the ninth edition of the fair scheduled for June 11 to 14 in Paris. Franck Le Moal, the French luxury group’s chief information officer, and Gonzague de Pirey, chief omnichannel and data officer…
Read MoreMoët & Chandon Collaborates With Roger Federer and Rimowa on Debut of the Legacy Case
Moët & Chandon is presenting the limited-edition collectors Legacy Case in collaboration with Roger Federer and Rimowa as Benoît Gouez celebrates 20 years as cellar master of Moët & Chandon. A testament to career and craftsmanship, friendship and the passage of time, the Legacy Case is a special-edition aluminum Rimowa case and includes seven grand…
Read More‘The Last of Us’ Star Kaitlyn Dever Is Only Getting Stronger
This article contains spoilers for the final episode of The Last of Us. Three years ago, Kaitlyn Dever came across a YouTube video that would help her through the worst period of her life. It’s a clip from Stephen Colbert’s late-night interview with Andrew Garfield, which stands out from all other late-night interviews because it…
Read MoreNina Yashar Is Bringing Italy’s Design Golden Age to New York City
MILAN — Ever the catalyst between cross-cultural dialogue, Nina Yashar is bringing the Dolce Vita of Italian design to New York City. Her landmark gallery Nilufar has teamed up with TriBeCa’s Galerie56 to present a curated selection of rare Italian masterpieces. It is her first exhibition outside the design and art fair circuit. The exhibit…
Read MoreCartier Unveils High Jewelry Collection and Gemma Chan as Ambassador
PARIS — While a number of Place Vendôme houses headed south to unveil their latest high jewelry collections, Cartier set its sights due north. For the opening chapter of the “En Équilibre” collection, which has balance as its throughline, the French jeweler chose Stockholm to stage a multiday showcase that kicks off Monday. “The city expresses…
Read More‘The Rehearsal’ Had One More Incredible Twist Up Its Sleeve
Near the end of Mission: Impossible—Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise goes full Tom Cruise mode. Thousands of feet above the hills and canyons of South Africa, he dangles from a biplane, withstands 145 mile-per-hour airflow, floats between the wings in zero gravity, and maneuvers his way to the cockpit to take out an enemy pilot. Then…
Read More‘The Last of Us’ Finale Kills Off Another Fan-Favorite Character—And Reveals a Major Change For Season Three
This story contains major spoilers for the season two finale of HBO’s The Last of Us. Ellie (Bella Ramsey) is learning about the cost of vengeance. For each violent action in the world of The Last of Us, there is an equal and opposite savage action. Over the last few weeks, in the course of…
Read More‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Costume Designer Ann Foley on the ‘Beautiful Collaboration’ Between Makeup and Costuming, Ellie’s Journey and More
“The Last of Us” Season 2 finale debuted on Sunday night. Taking place more than three decades after a Cordyceps outbreak ravages the world, the series charts where lead characters Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) find themselves in the years following the events of Season 1. Ann Foley, the costume designer for the…
Read MoreViola Davis, Jane Fonda Spotlight Emerging Directors at L’Oréal’s Lights on Women’s Worth Award
CANNES, France – Cannes was lit up by Jane Fonda and Viola Davis, who arrived on the final weekend of the film festival to honor the next wave of female filmmakers at L’Oréal Paris’ Lights on Women’s Worth awards, celebrated in a beachside ceremony. Fellow brand ambassadors Gillian Anderson, who joined the L’Oréal family in…
Read MoreKate Hudson Brings Thigh-High Drama to BottleRock in Jimmy Choo Boots
After launching a Netflix show earlier this year, Kate Hudson is back to her music career. The multi-hyphenate performed at the BottleRock festival in Napa, Calif., on Saturday. For the show, Hudson wore an off-the-shoulder white lace dress from Chloe. It featured oversized sleeves and was belted at the waist with two black leather belts.…
Read MoreBeyoncé Flaunts Rodeo Edge in Malone Souliers Boots for Cowboy Carter
Beyonce is on the third city of her Cowboy Carter Tour. The global star had kicked off the performances in Los Angeles before doing a series of shows in Chicago. This week, she began her mini-residency in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. And though she has been wearing many of the looks she’s worn previously…
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