Posts by Kevin Harson
Inside Kith’s 15th Anniversary Collab With Asics + Details on Refreshed Loyalty Program
Kith is kicking off its 15th anniversary with a year-long celebration of special collections. And according to the sneaker and streetwear retailer, this begins with an evolution of the brand’s loyalty program, broadening the color palette and product assortment available to each of the three tiers. Members of the program will see this new palette…
Read MoreShares in Primark Parent ABF Begin Slow Recovery After Shock Profit Warning
LONDON – Shares in Primark’s parent Associated British Foods began a slow recovery following Thursday’s shock profit warning due to shrinking sales at the value retailer. The shares were up 1.3 percent to 18.75 pounds in late morning trading on Friday, Jan. 9. after plunging more than 13 percent on Thursday. The drop came after…
Read MoreFantasy Red Carpet: Golden Globes Edition
So who will wear what? Predicting what celebrities will wear to award shows is always a guessing game. Will brand ambassadors wear signature creations or surprise with archival masterpieces; will an up-and-comer steal the spotlight with a look by a lesser-known label? The Golden Globes has long been one of the most interesting and directional…
Read MoreThe 7 Best Designer Coffee Table Books for Lovers of All Things Fashion and Luxury
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Best Coffee Table Books About Luxury Fashion View more + It’s common knowledge by now that no home is complete without the finishing touch of a coffee table book — especially one that caters…
Read MoreAmiri Signs Yuta Jinguji of Number_i as Global Ambassador
Armiri’s Number: Amiri has tapped Japanese musician Yuta Jinguji as its latest global brand ambassador. A member of the boy band Number_i, Jinguji not only performs with the popular group, but also serves as a producer on many of its songs, contributing to its innovative sound. Off stage, Jinguji has also gained notice for his…
Read MoreNigo’s Affinity for Red Wing Started in High School — Now His Human Made Label Is Teaming Up With the Heritage Brand
Red Wing Heritage is kicking off 2026 with a new collaboration with Japanese lifestyle and apparel brand Human Made. Guided by the shared philosophy “The Future Is in the Past,” the collaboration pairs Red Wing’s heritage of American workwear with Human Made’s contemporary cultural lens. The result is a capsule of two footwear silhouettes and…
Read MoreHilco Hires Mitch Friedel for Real Estate Push
Hilco Hire: Hilco Global tapped Mitch Friedel as executive director, retail development advisory and leasing in its real estate advisory practice, beefing up its expertise in the lifestyle and town center retail and mixed-use sectors. Friedel will work with “owners and developers seeking to strategically expand or reposition modern retail-driven environments,” Hilco said. “Mitch brings…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Dior Names New President in Americas
Christian Dior Couture Americas has a new president, and she comes from within. Charlotte Holman Ros starts Feb. 1 at the French fashion house, moving over from her current role as president of Parfums Christian Dior for North America. Holman Ros succeeds Alexandra Winokur, who “has decided to pursue new personal and professional projects,” Dior…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Boucheron Taps Colman Domingo as Friend of the Maison
Colman Domingo is taking on a new role, this time as Boucheron’s latest Friend of the Maison. A two-time Academy Award nominee and multihyphenate, Domingo’s career spans film, television and stage, earning him critical acclaim for his powerful and multifaceted performances. “I am delighted to welcome Colman Domingo as a friend of our maison,” Boucheron’s…
Read MoreImport Costs, Tariff Pressures Suggest Turbulent 2026 For Shoe Firms, But Some Optimism Takes Hold
Shoe companies are bracing for a challenging first half in 2026. According to a Q4 2025 Shoe Executive Business Survey by the Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), higher landed costs for imports as well as other impact from tariff-related pressures are key concerns entering 2026. The survey also confirms marketplace rumblings from September that…
Read MoreSavas Men’s Leather Brand Names Chief Operating Officer
Savas, the Nashville-based luxury men’s leather brand created by Savannah Yarborough, has brought a chief operating officer on board in a move designed to drive multichannel growth. Yarborough, an Alabama native who attended Central Saint Martins in London and started her career at Billy Reid, has named Cara Jackson to the newly created position. Savas,…
Read MoreAshton Jeanty Stays Loyal to Crocs for Game Day Tunnel Walk in Las Vegas
Ashton Jeanty is continuing to make Crocs a part of his NFL fashion story. The Las Vegas Raiders rookie dressed up for his tunnel walk for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs wearing Crocs Classic Clogs to complete a monochrome black ensemble. Ashton Jeanty Courtesy / Las Vegas Raiders Jeanty maintains his relationship with…
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