Posts by Kevin Harson
One-Shot Scenes in Film and TV, Definitively Ranked
The Bear didn’t just drop a one-er in their series to create a splash. No, they gave us a full, 18-minute-long complete one-shot episode. The series, about a volatile chef (Jeremy Allen White) returning to his hometown to run his late brother’s restaurant, understands that a kitchen is like a battlefield. It’s a sensory overload…
Read MoreHere’s a First Look at The Mark Hotel’s Met Gala Baseball Cap That’s Exclusively Gifted to Celebrity Guests
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Luxury hotel merchandise — casually donned by the rich and famous, yet fervently acquired by the aspirational consumer as an IYKYK-status symbol — continues to be a hot commodity. Come the first Monday of…
Read MoreLivvy Dunne Favors Romantic Details in For Love and Lemons Cocktail Dress and Feathered Hat at 2025 Kentucky Derby With Sister Julz Dunne
Livvy Dunne aligned with the Kentucky Derby’s reputation for sartorial Southern charm when she made her debut in a dress by For Love & Lemons with a statement-making hat on Saturday in Louisville, Ky. On the red carpet, the LSU gymnast posed in the brand’s Dorothy Dot vintage-inspired polka dot cocktail dress. The sleeveless mini…
Read MoreLeon Bridges, Julez Smith and More Attend ‘Grace Wales Bonner: Togetherness’ at the Guggenheim
Not too long ago, the Met Gala was mostly contained to the first Monday in May. In the past couple of years, however, the annual event has bloomed into a multiday affair of events and gatherings across New York that is starting to rival fashion week. Thursday night saw parties for Prada, the King’s Trust…
Read MoreDannielynn Birkhead Channels Late Mom Anna Nicole Smith Wearing Her Kentucky Derby Dress 20 Years Later on the Red Carpet
Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of the late model Anna Nicole Smith, and her father Larry Birkhead made it to the finish line on Saturday at the Kentucky Derby 151 red carpet at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Following some appearances at pre-parties leading up to the official day, the 18-year-old Kentucky Derby fixture made her…
Read MoreTracee Ellis Ross, Paloma Elsesser, Justine Skye and More Celebrate Inaugural Black Hair Show
NEW YORK – “It’s like family in here,” kicked off host Tracee Ellis Ross on Friday night at Echelon Noir Productions’ inaugural Black Hair Show. The event, titled “Black Hair Reimagined: The New Era of Beauty,” celebrated the history and future of Black art through hair, showcasing ornate creations by five celebrity hairstylists including Yusef…
Read MoreEx-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries Mentally Unfit to Stand Trial, Per Court
A New York federal court has ruled that the former chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Mike Jeffries is mentally unfit to stand trial on charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. Jeffries will be held for four months and treated in a hospital to determine whether his condition improves enough for his case…
Read MoreLionel Messi’s Latest $230K Watch Is a Miniature Piece of Art
From steel Daytonas to Royal Oak Offshores to pink Oyster Perpetuals, certified GOAT Lionel Messi is a dyed-in-the-wool watch guy. Into everything from sub-$10K time-only pieces to genuine masterworks of staggering horological complexity, he has a wide-ranging collection that always keeps us on our toes. Most importantly, the guy knows how to fun, pairing heavyweight…
Read MoreLe Mans Haberdashers: The First Black Men’s Luxury Retailer in NYC
Who: Carl Davis, Kermith Morgan and Ernest Floore, owners What: Le Mans Haberdashers Where: West 95th and Amsterdam Le Mans Haberdashers, owned and operated by Kermith Morgan, Carl Davis and Ernest Floore, opened its doors on Oct. 10, 1968. The store was the first-of-its-kind Black-owned menswear business supported by Americans Progressing Together and the MRA…
Read MoreJury Selection to Start on Monday for Sean Combs’ Sex Trafficking Trial
During a court appearance Thursday, Sean Combs confirmed that he did not accept a plea deal from federal prosecutors in his sex trafficking case. Jury selection is scheduled to get underway on Monday. Combs was arrested in September and is facing charges of conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The Sean John…
Read MoreEquinox Unveils ‘Tomb Raider’-inspired Vest to Maximize Walking Workouts
While the weight of the world can seem a little burdensome as of late, Equinox has rolled out two ways to keep trekking. The high-performance health specialist is literally upping its performance training with the launch of what it is calling the world’s first treadmill-based hiking class, “Fully Vested.” To maximize participants’ cardio workouts, Equinox…
Read MoreCamello ‘Frenchie’ Casimir, the Haitian-American Hairstylist Who Defined Modern Dandy Style
Who: Camello “Frenchie” Casimir, Hairstylist (—1986) What: Owner, Casdulan beauty salon Where: Harlem, New York City Camello “Frenchie” Casimir was the first noted Black celebrity hairstylist. The Haitian-born creative was also a modern dandy who embraced fashion just as much as he did beauty. Fashion, for Frenchie, was intrinsic to his way of life. He…
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