Posts by Kevin Harson
Saks Global Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Saks Global’s high-wire financial act is finally over. The company, which just over a year ago bought Neiman Marcus Group for $2.7 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Tuesday — scrambling high-end retailing and leaving both vendors and lenders holding the bag. Saks Global went to court with $1.75 billion in financing from a…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Fendi Rides on Bag Charms Craze for Chinese New Year
Fendi’s playful spirit comes alive this year in its bag charms with the launch of its Year of the Horse campaign, featuring its beloved Fendi BFF charms. Set to debut on Wednesday, the campaign features a heartwarming stop-motion film in which the BFF characters come together to make jiaozi, or dumplings — a cherished ritual…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Madison Avenue Vacancy Rate Nears Historic Lows
Madison Avenue‘s vacancy rate has dropped down to 5.6 percent, nearing historically low pre-pandemic levels for the nation’s premier luxury venue. Six months ago, Madison’s vacancy rate along the stretch from 57th to 86th streets was just under 8 percent. In 2023, the vacancy rate stood at 10 percent, and during the pandemic, it exceeded…
Read More10 Best Hair Diffusers for Curly Hair, Tested and Reviewed by Editors
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More 10 Best Hair Diffusers of 2026 View more + Members of the curly hair club, listen up! You know all too well that ringlets, coils, and curls require special…
Read MoreArden Cho Brings Sparkle to ‘Jimmy Fallon’ With Casadei Pumps
Arden Cho of the Netflix film “KPop Demon Hunters” brought a bit of sparkle to “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” by way of her Casadei pumps. The actress who voices protagonist Rumi (Ejae provides the character’s singing voice) was joined by her costar Ahn Hyo-seop on the talk show on Monday night following the…
Read MoreHere’s Why Omnilux’s LED Face Mask Is Still the Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret Weapon for Any Skin Type — Years After Its Release
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More Newsflash: Great skin doesn’t happen overnight. As much as we want to believe that a singular anti-aging serum or under-eye patch set will turn back the clock, experts agree…
Read MoreCommunications Executive Gaelle Collet Said Joining Alaïa
CHANNEL HOPPING: Amid strong business momentum and steady retail expansion, Alaïa is reinforcing its C-suite and bringing on board seasoned communications executive Gaelle Collet, WWD has learned. It is understood she starts on Thursday as global chief marketing officer, and will be in charge of such areas as marketing, communication and image. Collet is joining…
Read MoreRetailers Hit Holiday Expectations With a 4.1 Percent Sales Gain
Holiday 2025 sales rose 4.1 percent despite weaker consumer sentiment, producing a season that was ultimately in line with industry expectations. That sales tally was released Monday morning by the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor and was based on retail sales from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025. The Retail Monitor is a monthly measure of retail…
Read MoreAbercrombie & Fitch Shares Take a Hit Despite Positive Outlook
Fran Horowitz, the chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., received a warm reception from the crowd at the NRF Big Show on Monday, but the company got a cold response from Wall Street after bringing its 2025 forecast down slightly. A&F is now calling for at least 6 percent annual sales growth versus…
Read MoreSpecialty Retail Holiday Results Get Mixed Reaction on Wall Street
As the overall holiday picture crystalizes — with OK, but not outsized sales gains — more specialty retailers are weighing in with their own results, adding more color to the season. What Wall Street sees is a mixed bag, at least when compared with its own expectations. A kind of consensus read on what 2026…
Read MoreTessa Thompson’s Leather Floral Mules Are Fresh Off Balenciaga’s Spring 2026 Runway
Tessa Thompson was ready to party and slipped into Balenciaga mules for Netflix’s 2026 Golden Globe after party at Spago on Sunday in Beverly Hills. The actress was a guest at the event since her new limited series “His & Hers” debuted on the streaming platform on Jan. 8. Tessa Thompson attends Netflix’s Golden Globe…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Dior Names Josh O’Connor Brand Ambassador
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Add Josh O’Connor to the growing list of Dior brand ambassadors. The English actor is a longtime friend and muse of creative director Jonathan Anderson, who during his prior tenure at Loewe named O’Connor as his first menswear ambassador in 2017 and cast him in several campaigns. It was only natural that O’Connor,…
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