Posts by Kevin Harson
The Party-girl Beauty Product Guide to Vacationing in Thailand
If you’re a “The White Lotus” loyalist who booked a trip to Thailand this summer after watching the Max series’ recently released third season set in the country (specifically, Koh Samui and Bangkok), you’re not alone. In fact, the Tourism Authority of Thailand even launched a website specifically for fans of the show highlighting must-see…
Read MoreIn the Hills of Kyoto, a Glassmaker’s Magical Forest
High above the city of Kyoto, beyond the famed Philosopher’s Path a few minutes from a mountain said to be the home of the gods, is a glass studio that crystallizes the region’s natural wonders. Akiko Noda’s rare creations — ranging from lotus flowers to ripples of water — reflect the poetry of the forest…
Read MoreThe Baron Esterhazy Wonders: Are Summer Resorts a Self-parody?
And again summer approaches and one must sift through all those spoiling invitations that inevitably come rolling in when one is an indolent (and impoverished) European aristocrat — who needs to freeload off the rich and hardworking. I have offers to bob around the Med on a plutocrat’s gleaming white yacht and go swanning up…
Read MoreHermès Launches Headphones as Its Bespoke Division Expands Into Sound
At Hermès, there are personalized products — and then there is Ateliers Horizons. Nestled behind a steel gate on a nondescript side street in the Paris suburb of Pantin, this discreet workshop houses unexpected treasures. A canoe? A foosball table? A jukebox? Horizons can customize all these, and more, not to mention the handbags that…
Read MoreThese Weekend Getaways Are Designer-approved
When the weekend comes, many fashion designers make a beeline for the countryside, lakes or the mountains, seeking respite in nature. Still others prefer city breaks — or simply staying put. During the latest fashion month, WWD Weekend asked a wide range of designers in all the main capitals to name their favorite place to…
Read MoreSarah Staudinger’s Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Essentials for Summer
When Los Angeles-based designer Sarah Staudinger burst onto the scene in 2015 with her namesake contemporary label, she quickly found a strong fan base for her playfully chic fashion and accessories designs. Since then the designer has opened numerous retail stores, collaborated with the likes of New Balance, Birkenstock and the St. Regis, and has…
Read MoreInside the Gucci Archive: A Living Legacy of Heritage and Innovation in Florence
FLORENCE – Those lucky enough to visit the Gucci Archive are in for quite a few surprises. A Gucci paper knife? A lighter shaped as a tiny equestrian boot finely detailed with the GG logo? These are only a few of the discoveries elegantly displayed in one of the rooms of Palazzo Settimanni, where the…
Read MoreCaitlin Clark’s Pregame Outfit Leans Into Layers in GapStudio’s Crop Top, Trench and Skort With Prada Pumps
At a tunnel walk typically filled with sneakers and athletic staples, Caitlin Clark’s choice of pointed-toe slingbacks introduced a luxe sensibility to game-day dressing. The Indiana Fever point guard wore Granite Gray Prada slingback pumps with a Zac Posen–designed GapStudio trench, skort and cropped shirt during her tunnel walk, melding sportswear and high fashion. The…
Read MoreUniqlo and Cate Blanchett to Support Displaced Directors Through Film Fund
CANNES, France — Uniqlo is stepping in to support films made by refugees from around the world. The Japanese brand is donating 100,000 euros to support the newly launched Displacement Film Fund. The initial round will support five filmmakers from across the globe, with their films set to debut at the International Film Festival Rotterdam…
Read MoreWill the Jordon Hudson-Bill Belichick News Boost Nantucket Stores and Traffic?
As former New England Patriots’ coach Bill Belichick‘s relationship with Jordon Hudson continues to be dissected in media reports, their connection to Nantucket has filtered into some of that coverage. The University of North Carolina’s head football coach first bought property on the Massachusetts island in 1979 and continues to own a home there, as…
Read MoreRhude Faces French Lawsuit Over Monaco-themed Illustration
RUDE AWAKENING: Imagine waking up to your designs on a major musical artist — only to discover they’re under someone else’s name. That’s the gist of a lawsuit filed at the Judicial Court of Paris by French design brand Tokiko against Rhude, the Los Angeles-based streetwear label of Rhuigi Villaseñor, in April. A preliminary audience…
Read MoreTiptoeing Around Trump, Fashion Refines Trade War Rhetorical Style
Fashion is learning how to talk — and when to keep quiet — in the “Art of the Deal” age. U.S. President Donald Trump decided he wanted more from the European Union on Friday and recommended 50 percent tariffs on imports starting June 1. While that would be a profit-crushing levy at the border of…
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