Posts by Kevin Harson
EXCLUSIVE: Chloé Is Launching a ‘High Summer’ Collection
HERE COMES THE SUN: Chemena Kamali, who has revived Chloé’s sunny brand personality since arriving as creative director in 2023, is introducing her first high summer capsule collection, dubbed Chloé à la Plage. It drops Wednesday in Chloé boutiques, on Chloé.com and in dedicated summer boutiques in popular resort destinations: Saint-Tropez, Capri and Monte Carlo.…
Read MoreHere’s How the Beauty Industry Is Responding to the ‘Ozempic Face’ Phenomenon
After having her first child, New York City-based internist and longevity specialist Dr. Amanda Kahn used a GLP-1 drug to lose the stubborn baby weight. Several years later, dealing with a bit of loose skin on her arms, she went to plastic surgeon Darren Smith for a minimally invasive tightening treatment called BodyTite, which uses…
Read MoreElysewalker to Open First Pop-up Shop in Southampton This Summer
Elysewalker is headed to the Hamptons. The company will unveil its first brick-and-mortar pop-up on Main Street in Southampton, which will be open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. While Elysewalker has never had a location in the Hamptons, it has hosted private events and styling suites in the area since 2018. Located at 57…
Read MoreUSTR Says ‘Unfair’ Trade Practices Are Undermining U.S. Apparel and Textiles
The Office of the United States Trade Representative commemorated National Textiles Day on Saturday with a grouse. Well, several grouses, to be more exact. All appeared to lay the ground for why the aggressive tariffs that have set off a trade war with China — and potentially others — have been necessary. “USTR is calling…
Read MoreSKP Beijing to Sell 42 to 45 Percent Stake to Boyu Capital
SKP Beijing, China‘s top-grossing luxury department store operator, is slated to sell around 42 to 45 percent of the company to Boyu Capital, according to a notice posted on the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Market Supervision and Administration’s website. According to the notice, through its affiliated entities Boyu Capital’s fifth and largest U.S. dollar-denominated fund…
Read MoreCoty Reports $71.1M Loss on Skkn Divestiture Amid Q3 Revenue Decline
Coty made a $71.1 million loss on the divestiture of Skkn, Kim Kardashian’s beauty business, the company said in its third-quarter earnings. Coty, the beauty company behind the likes of Cover Girl, Kylie Cosmetics and Lancaster, took a 20 percent stake in Kardashian’s beauty interests in 2022 for $200 million and together they launched Skkn by…
Read MoreThe Making of the Fear of God Met Gala Table
Jerry Lorenzo didn’t know if he would participate in this year’s Met Gala. The word “dandy” didn’t resonate with him, and he was cautious about the theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” “I never heard of the word ‘dandy,’ to be honest. What is Black style? To me, it means everything. But a dandy, I don’t…
Read MoreWhere Did Diana Ross Get That 18-foot Train for the Met Gala?
Diana Ross needed no introduction to designer and stylist Ugo Mozie, who created the elaborate coat and train she sported to the Met Gala. Based between Los Angeles and Lagos, Mozie is great friends with the superstar’s son Evan, whom he also suited up for the first Monday in May. Mozie, who has also worked…
Read MoreBackstories of Kamala Harris’ and Nicki Minaj’s Met Gala Jewels
While speculation continues to swirl about whether Kamala Harris might make a bid to be governor of California, the former vice president showed some love for her home state at Monday’s Met Gala. Harris donned triple drop emerald link earrings in 18-karat yellow gold and emerald rings from the Los Angeles-based company Irene Neuwirth to…
Read MoreHere’s Where You Can Buy Valentina Ferrer’s $250 Met Gala Designer Bag
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Last night, the first Monday in May ushered in fashion’s most-anticipated red carpet of the year: the Met Gala. Celebrating the 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” the red carpet was full of impeccably…
Read MoreThe Stories Behind Audrey Hepburn’s Wedding Dresses and What Happened to the Gown That Never Made It Down the Aisle
Audrey Hepburn, the Oscar-winning actress, humanitarian and style icon, is widely known as one of the most iconic muses and trendsetters in fashion. The “Roman Holiday” and “Funny Face” star‘s collaborative relationships with the likes of designer Hubert de Givenchy and costumier Edith Head created several memorable fashion moments. Her wedding dresses, however, remain lesser-known…
Read MoreZendaya’s Met Gala Glam Is a Masterclass in the Modern Way to Wear Lip Liner
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Stepping out on the 2025 Met Gala red carpet, Zendaya stunned in a custom Louis Vuitton suit styled by Law Roach — and made a statement with a blurred lip liner look that rewrites…
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