Posts by Kevin Harson
L’Oréal-Backed Chinese Fund Invests In Foundation Brand First Cover
Cathay Consumer Co-creation Fund, a Chinese investment vehicle co-established by L’Oréal, Kerying, Cathay Capital and Pernod Ricard, has made its first color cosmetics investment with First Cover, a brand focused on foundation products. Billed as the maker of China‘s first functional foundation brand, the Shanghai-based company was founded by Wang Yuying in late 2024. Known…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Lewis Hamilton Explores ‘Afrofuturism’ in Latest Dior Capsule Collection
“Afrofuturism felt like the perfect lens to express this collection with.” That’s how Lewis Hamilton summed up the approach to his latest capsule collection for Dior, which will be released in stores on July 3. Last summer, the Formula 1 champion traveled to Morocco, Senegal, Mozambique, Benin and Madagascar, which he carefully documented on Instagram…
Read MoreCoach Spotlights Soho Sneaker in Newest Campaign
Coach has turned its gaze to its footwear for the brand’s latest campaign. Called “Not Just for Walking,” the campaign showcases the recently launched Soho Sneaker and features a cast that includes singer and rapper Audrey Nuna, model Giovanna Ramos, college basketball player Tahaad Pettiford, WNBA player Satou Sabally and NASCAR driver Toni Breidinger. They…
Read MoreStephon Marbury’s Chamelo Eyewear Signs Former Shortstop Jose Reyes
Chamelo Eyewear has tapped former New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes as an athlete ambassador — its first in the baseball arena. Reyes will work with the brand to codesign a sunglass collection that incorporates a shield frame and the brand’s dual-tint technology. The collection will start rolling out on May 13 with its first…
Read MoreBa&sh Launches Mini Me Collection Fronted by Vanessa Breuer and Her Daughters
Ba&sh, the French contemporary firm, has launched a Mini Me collection of childrenswear that will be available starting Wednesday. The brand’s campaign is fronted by German model and Ibiza-based muse, Vanessa Breuer with her three daughters. They model iconic pieces from the Ba&sh main collection reimagined in limited-edition mini versions. The capsule is timed to…
Read MoreParade Expands Into Swimwear With Vibrant, Size-inclusive Collection
Parade, the buzzy intimates brand that was acquired in 2023 by Ariela & Associates, is getting into the swimwear business with a size-inclusive collection. The collection of swimwear and cover-ups was created for versatility and features seven styles made from Parade’s signature waterproof recycled fabric blend. The styles are designed to be mixed and matched.…
Read MoreUnited Nations Tour Guides Get New Uniforms Designed by Swedish Students
Giving new meaning to taking fashion to a worldwide stage, the United Nations and the Swedish School of Textiles have joined forces to create new uniforms for tour guides at the U.N. headquarters. Through this pioneering pairing, the school, which is part of the University of Boras, is now the first higher education institution to…
Read More‘Floyd Collins’ Star Jeremy Jordan Sports Custom Suit From Paolo Martorano
Jeremy Jordan cleans up pretty nicely. The lead actor in “Floyd Collins,” which debuted to stellar debuts on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater on Monday night, plays a cave explorer in Kentucky in 1925 who gets trapped 200 feet underground. His outfit for the musical includes muddy overalls and a soil-caked Henley. But once…
Read MoreLouis McCartney Brings ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ to Broadway
Louis McCartney knew to anticipate the fandom. “The best thing about doing a ‘Stranger Things’ prequel theater show is that the fans, the nerds, are already there with arms open, waiting for you to deliver,” says McCartney, who’s making his Broadway debut as villain Henry Creel in “Stranger Things: The First Shadow.” The popularity of…
Read MoreRixo Teams With Dragon Diffusion on Accessories Collaboration
Rixo is upping its accessories game. This spring, the London-based, vintage-inspired fashion brand is debuting its first stand-alone accessories collaboration of perfect-for-summer — and festival season — belts and handbags with Dragon Diffusion. “This marks a really exciting moment of growth for our accessories category. At Rixo, we believe accessories are what really make an…
Read MoreJeremy Scott’s Long-distance Design Relationship With Berlin’s $14 Million Theatrical Revue
Most designers would find such a project daunting: To create 500 costumes for a theatrical spectacular that is part-cabaret, part-circus, with a budget of $14 million, more than 100 performers and lashings of Swarovski crystals. But not fashion designer Jeremy Scott, who has been conscripted to design the next so-called “grand show” at Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast…
Read MoreFlorence Pugh Embraces Gothic Romanticism in Sheer Elie Saab Gown for ‘Thunderbolts*’ London Premiere
Florence Pugh joined members of the cast and creative team for the European premiere of Marvel’s latest film “Thunderbolts*” on Tuesday in London. The Oscar-nominated actress was joined by such stars as David Harbour, Wyatt Russell and more. Pugh turned to the runway for her romantic, Gothic-inspired look courtesy of Elie Saab’s fall 2024 couture…
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