Posts by Kevin Harson
Dakota Johnson’s Strappy Sandals Echo Her Body-skimming Gucci Dress at Cannes ‘Splitsville’ Photo Call
Dakota Johnson brought a study in restraint and subtle detailing to the “Splitsville” photo call at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Styled by Kate Young, the star of Michael Angelo Covino’s new comedy wore a black Gucci midi dress with slender spaghetti straps and a bias-cut silhouette that skimmed her frame, stopping just above the…
Read MoreWhy Beyoncé’s $95,000 Black Diamond Brilliant Earth Bolo Tie Is a Symbolic Masterpiece for Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé took the stage in Chicago over the weekend during her Cowboy Carter Tour, debuting a bespoke piece of jewelry designed exclusively for the occasion. Evoking the elements of her Queen Bee persona and the Americana influences of her latest album, the multi-hyphenate wore a custom bolo necklace created by Brilliant Earth. The one-of-a-kind bolo…
Read MoreNot A Lot Of Love For 520: Brands Rethink Local Campaigns Amid China Uncertainty
With uncertainty around the Chinese appetite for luxury goods and a possible global recession, brands are cutting back on marketing spent, and 520, or the Chinese Valentine’s Day that lands on Tuesday, is the first one to go. Past active participants such as Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga have slashed local campaigns this year, while other…
Read MoreLongchamp’s Revamped SoHo Flagship Is About Energy And Art
PARIS – What’s a good reason to go to a store? As far as Longchamp‘s chief executive office Jean Cassegrain is concerned, a great product is a good start but isn’t enough. That notion influenced the revamp of the French brand’s flagship in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, unveiled Tuesday. At a time…
Read MoreThe Future of Beauty Is All About Wellness
Beauty is in its wellness era. During WWD’s annual Beauty CEO Summit, Unilever‘s president of beauty and well-being Priya Nair discussed how the blurring of lines between beauty and wellness are driving the future of both categories. She pointed to several brands in the Unilever beauty and well-being portfolio, which is a 13.2 billion-euro business,…
Read MoreConner Ives, Alexander Fury Dig Into Jimmy Choo’s Archives
LONDON — Who hasn’t watched — and pined after Carrie Bradshaw’s Jimmy Choo heels — after her iconic “Help, I lost my Choo!” moment on “Sex and the City?” Yearn no longer: Fashion designer Conner Ives, fashion journalist and archivist Alexander Fury, and Jimmy Choo’s creative director Sandra Choi have teamed up to curate and…
Read MoreResurrecting Hudson’s Bay, in a Limited Way
Hudson’s Bay is liquidating all of its stores but won’t completely disappear from the Canadian retail landscape. The Canadian Tire Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to buy the intellectual properties of Hudson’s Bay, including the time-honored HBC stripes and various company names, logos, designs, coat of arms and brand trademarks, for 30 million…
Read MoreFruity Booty Pops Up in SoHo
Fruity Booty, the London-based lingerie and lifestyle brand, has popped up in SoHo, Manhattan. Founded in 2017 by Hattie Tennant and Minna Bunting in 2017, the female-led brand has gained a strong following for its fun-loving designs, starting with its female-centric lingerie and expanding into swimwear in 2022, ready-to-wear (launched in stages over the last…
Read MoreUnilever Invests 80 Million Pounds in Fragrance Research, Development in the U.K.
LONDON — Unilever is investing 80 million pounds in the U.K., with plans to build a state-of-the-art fragrance research and development facility in Port Sunlight, England, the town founded by William Hesketh Lever, father of the company that would eventually become Unilever. Unilever said its plan is to develop “leading-edge” digital capabilities and to recruit…
Read MoreJessica Simpson Models Her Shoe Collection on ‘American Idol’ Season 23 Finale, Returns to Live TV After 15 Years in Metallic Dress
Jessica Simpson had her first live TV performance in 15 years on the “American Idol” Season 23 finale on Sunday. The singer dressed up for the occasion in a body-con metallic dress, wearing accessories and shoes from her Jessica Simpson Collection. Simpson’s metallic dress featured a plunging neckline held together by two metal Larimar buckles…
Read MoreDaisy Edgar-Jones Glitters in Custom Gucci, Halle Berry Puts Feminine Spin on Suiting in Chanel and More From ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
The Cannes Film Festival continued on Sunday with the premiere of “The Phoenician Scheme.” The film is the latest from director Wes Anderson and stars Benicio del Toro, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera and more. For the red carpet, several celebrities, jury members and more styled designer attire. Jury member Halle Berry continued her…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Princess Diana’s Wardrobe Auction at Julien’s to Include Her Signature Ski Outfit, Custom Versace Looks and an Estimated $300,000 Catherine Walker Dress
Princess Diana is the theme of a new auction at Julien’s, opening for bids on Monday at 9 a.m. ET. Described as a tribute to the fashion, royalty and the enduring influence of the late Princess of Wales, the “Princess Diana’s Style & a Royal Collection” auction will feature iconic pieces from her wardrobe, including…
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