Posts by Kevin Harson
BCEO Talks: Kecia Steelman, CEO of Ulta Beauty
She may only be three months into the top job at Ulta Beauty, but chief executive officer Kecia Steelman is quickly garnering a reputation in the industry as a fast, intentional and strategic decision maker, who has wasted no time making her mark on the retailer. Already, she has made sweeping changes to the C-suite…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Capezio Brand Sold After 140 Years of Family Ownership
Capezio is changing hands after more than a century of family ownership. On Thursday, Argand Partners LP, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm, revealed its acquisition of Ballet Makers Inc., the parent company of the venerable dance brand. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1887, Capezio designs and manufactures premium and…
Read More2024 Top 100: Growing Pains Hamper The Estée Lauder Cos.
With a C-suite shuffle, thousands of layoffs, an Amazon U-turn and a disappearing outlook, it was a wild ride in 2024 for the Estée Lauder Cos. Beginning with the C-suite, after months of speculation, the company announced during the summer that longtime CEO Fabrizio Freda would retire, setting off a succession race between then group…
Read MoreMiami Swim Week – The Shows Focuses on Fashion, Sustainability and Social Impact
Miami Swim Week – The Shows 2025 will take place in Miami Beach from May 28 through June 1 at the Mondrian South Beach. The exhibition features over 50 events spanning more than 20 satellite locations and a lineup of over 150 national and international designers, models and celebrities. The organization is also introducing a…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Unpacking the Saks Global Plan to ‘Reset’ the Luxury Experience
In February, Saks Global said it had a master plan to “reset” the luxury experience, but offered few specifics. What it did lay out were a new policy to start paying vendors on a 90-day schedule and intentions to make good on past-due bills in monthly installments. While the payment plan didn’t go over well,…
Read MoreKhaite, Thom Browne, Jacquemus and More Opening in Melrose Area in L.A.
Khaite is coming to Los Angeles. And it’s not alone. The New York-based luxury fashion company, founded in 2016 by Catherine Holstein, is taking over the former Gucci Salon store on Melrose Place. And just next door, Thom Browne — replacing By Far — is marking a third location in California on Melrose Place after…
Read MoreRalph Lauren Fall 2025: Ralph’s Romantics
Ralph Lauren returned to Manhattan on Thursday for his fall 2025 collection runway show, departing from his usual nighttime extravaganzas to present the Edwardian-infused lineup midday inside the grandiose, new Jack Shainman Gallery flagship in TriBeCa. While spring was all about the designer’s family of brands, his 104th women’s show homed in on the luxe…
Read MoreJins Eyewear Partners With Anime Series ‘Dragon Ball’ for ‘Dragon Ball’ Classic and ‘Dragon Ball Daima’ Collections
Jins Eyewear has partnered with “Dragon Ball” for its first collaboration with the long-running anime series and its various spin-offs and reincarnations. The Japanese eyewear brand‘s collection features classic designs for adults and children, with unique colorways evocative of the series’ iconic characters. The Jins Eyewear x “Dragon Ball” collections are available at Jins Eyewear…
Read MoreBrioni, Bergdorf Celebrate Brand’s 80th Anniversary With Special Capsule
Brioni brought its 80th anniversary celebration to New York City on Wednesday with creative director Norbert Stumpfl making a special trip to Bergdorf Goodman to unveil a capsule designed exclusively for the retailer to honor its milestone birthday. The store also devoted four windows on Fifth Avenue to the collection, which will remain through April…
Read MoreThe Best Gifts for Women, According to Dudes Who Are Really Trying Here
The best gifts for women—no matter the occasion—abide by the same wisdom: Shop from her wishlist, not her to-do list. What makes her tick? Is it dabbing on lotions and potions to optimize her skin care routine? Is she a self-proclaimed homebody who wants to be surrounded by beautiful things? Does she have a couple…
Read MoreCelebrities at Ralph Lauren Fall 2025: Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and More
After decamping for the Hamptons in September, Ralph Lauren kept it closer to home for his fall 2025 show, taking over the Jack Shainman Gallery in lower Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. The guest list was typically star-studded: Anne Hathaway, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michelle Williams, Naomi Watts, Ariana DeBose, Eiza Gonzalez, Sadie Sink, Sarah Catherine Hook, Andra…
Read MoreThe Best Time to Eat Breakfast? It’s Not Right When You Wake Up
People love to debate the timing of dinner, but no meal drums up divergent opinions quite like breakfast. The popular thinking pushed by cereal companies calls breakfast “the most important meal of the day.” And yet, millions of people skip it entirely, and subside off coffee until lunch. Should we be eating breakfast at all?…
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