Posts by Kevin Harson
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Taps Jennifer Connelly for Spring 2026 Campaign
HOMEBODY: Jennifer Connelly may be known for her bold red carpet choices, but in the new Louis Vuitton campaign, she appears just as fearless when dressing up at home. A brand ambassador since 2014, she is the longest-serving face of Nicolas Ghesquière’s womenswear collections for Vuitton, having struck up a relationship with the designer during…
Read MorePitti Uomo Exhibitors Play It Safe: Focus on Wardrobe Game for Fall 2026
FLORENCE, Italy – Could Pitti Uomo gain momentum from the global volatility? Amid geopolitical instability and uncertain prospects of consumer behavior in harsher times, buyers and manufacturers hit the four-day fair with a forward-looking mindset, betting that the showcase can challenge global menswear fashion weeks with its sharp and focused formula. The halls were…
Read MoreThe Bricks-and-mortar Ruling the Saks Global Bankruptcy
There was a lot of talk about the death of the department store as Saks Global limped along last year and then finally collapsed into insolvency late Tuesday. True, stores have had to adapt to all things digital and they are still finding their place in the new consumer landscape. Even so, at the very…
Read MoreSoshiotsuki Men’s Fall 2026: Nostalgia Can Do Wonders
Let’s get this out of the way early on: Soshi Otsuki’s fall show didn’t disappoint all the anticipation surrounding his runway debut in Europe, as guest designer of Pitti Uomo. The global spotlight has been on the Japanese talent since last September when he beat more than 2,300 competitors to nab the top award at…
Read MoreFreemans Sporting Club to Be Relaunched for Fall
Back in the day, Freemans Sporting Club was the ultimate in cool with its restaurant, barbershop and men’s store tucked into an alley on New York’s Lower East Side. Taavo Somer and William Tigertt founded the business in 2005 and helped revolutionize menswear with their distinct take on traditional American craftsmanship blended with contemporary style…
Read MoreSamuel Ross Rides on Fashion-tech Boom, Joins Whoop as Investor and Global Creative Director
LONDON — Fashion designer Samuel Ross has joined the Boston-based wearable devices maker Whoop as an investor, as well as its global creative director. Ross’ design studio SR_A has agreed on a multiyear collaboration, titled Project Terrain, in a bid to help Whoop expand into the fashion and lifestyle sectors. The first installment of the…
Read MoreShinyakozuka Men’s Fall 2026: Trace of Winter in the City
The snow-carpeted industrial venue, the atmospheric soundtrack featuring Ólafur Arnalds’ “For Now I Am Winter” and the contemplative pace of the models striding Shinya Kozuka’s fall runway evoked a placid, almost melancholic vibe. The Japanese designer brought a whiff of his home country’s winters to Florence for his first European show as a guest designer…
Read MoreAmazon Seeks to Delay Saks Global’s DIP Financing
Count Amazon as one more party that is feeling ripped off by Saks Global and its march into bankruptcy. The web giant, which has been working to build in luxury for years, was once a key backer. It invested $475 million into the retailer when it bought Neiman Marcus Group and signed a commercial agreement…
Read MoreCan Saks Global Be Fixed?
Geoffroy van Raemdonck and team are on a rescue mission. And they’re going to have to move fast and step right if they want to succeed in pushing Saks Global not just through bankruptcy, but back out as a viable business. Van Raemdonck stepped in as the new chief executive officer of Saks Global late…
Read MoreVans, Timberland and The North Face Leaders on What It Takes to Reignite Brand Energy
Global brand presidents from Vans, Timberland and The North Face took the keynote stage at NRF’s Big Show in NYC on Tuesday to discuss how they’re shaping parent company VF Corp.’s growth strategy amid its turnaround. Among the key strategies examined included bold leadership, organizational overhauls, and consumer-centric approaches to drive brand energy – a…
Read MoreLeonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infiniti and More Inside the National Board of Review Gala
It’s one win after another for Paul Thomas Anderson. The “One Battle After Another” writer and director, who won the Golden Globe awards for best director, best screenplay and best musical or comedy on Sunday night, was in New York two nights later to accept his next round of awards. Anderson was in good company…
Read MoreDiesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO
MILAN – Almost three years after the exit of Eraldo Poletto, Diesel has named a new chief executive officer. Andrea Rigogliosi is joining the Italian brand and reporting to Ubaldo Minelli, CEO of parent OTB Group. “Diesel is a magical brand, which I founded, and that has always represented a unique force in the fashion landscape. Glenn Martens’ creative direction has…
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