Posts by Kevin Harson
Under Armour’s New Courtside Collection Bridges Performance and Style
It’s no surprise that the big sports brands embrace competition — it’s part of their DNA. So as Lululemon and Alo continue to make inroads among female consumers, the other brands are not handing the business over without a fight. That was evident when Nike made the unprecedented move to partner with Kim Kardashian’s Skims…
Read MoreElisabetta Franchi Unveils Milan Flagship, Marks Brand’s Evolution and Global Ambitions
MILAN — Elisabetta Franchi believes Milan embodies “elegance, innovation and beauty.” Accordingly, the Italian designer has selected the city to unveil a new flagship that is “more than just a place of creation, but also a tribute to the modern woman: strong, sophisticated and ever evolving.” The flagship opens on Thursday during Design Week and…
Read MoreI Found Elite Paraboot Dupes for Half the Price
A couple of years ago, GQ explored the surprising ascendance of Paraboot’s Michael derby, a thick-soled lace-up that’s helping a generation of guys weaned on sneakers fall in love with hard-bottom shoes again. In 2025, the Michael might be the most recognizable version of the Tyrolean derby—the distinct moc-toe silhouette named for the region of…
Read MoreCasadei and House of Gilles Team Up for Bridal Shoes
Knowing that brides are all about finishing touches, Casadei and House of Gilles have joined forces to offer a range for wedding days. The new partnership draws from the House of Gilles’ ethereal couture bridal designs and Casadei’s signature style to serve up refined and stylish shoes. To keep things current, the starting point was…
Read MoreRemembering Darshan Mehta, Former CEO of Reliance Brands
Darshan Mehta would have scoffed at being called a legend. But it is the word being used by the retail and fashion industry to describe the former managing director and chief executive officer of Reliance Brands Ltd. following his death Wednesday at age 64 from cardiac arrest. Former colleagues praised his energy, vision and commitment…
Read MoreJaeger-LeCoultre’s Atmos Clock Takes Center Stage at Milan’s Salone del Mobile
MILANESE MOMENT: Time stops for no one, and especially not Jaeger-LeCoultre, which has decamped to Milan’s Salone del Mobile shortly after showing at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. While the brand’s Geneva show was all about watches, this one is about clocks, and specifically the Atmos, which launched in 1928, and is designed to tick…
Read MoreLa DoubleJ Has a New Headquarter — and It Comes With a Gong
MILAN — If flashy banners and an eye-catching pop-up store weren’t enough indication, the colorful murals defining the entrance of a building in Via Vigevano 18 here assured visitors they were stepping into the mood-boosting world of La DoubleJ. Founder J.J. Martin has a fond new, five-story home for her brainchild and is aptly showing…
Read MoreAnna Lambe Brings the Arctic to Netflix With ‘North of North’
In the first scene of “North of North,” star Anna Lambe puts Netflix‘s new comedy series on the map: “Think of the furthest place north you’ve ever been. Now keep going.” The show, which was billed as the first big-budget comedy series set in the Arctic, was broadcast in Canada at the beginning of the…
Read MoreTanner Fletcher on Shutting Down NYBFW With First Bridal Runway Show
“We’re gonna shut it down,” declared Fletcher Kasell, aka the Fletcher in Tanner Fletcher. He was at the gender-fluid fashion brand’s Chelsea studio with his partner in business and life Tanner Richie giving WWD a preview of their spring 2026 bridal collection, which they’ve decided to bring to the runway for the first time. “We…
Read MoreDanielle Frankel Hirsch’s High Craft, Drama-filled 10th Collection
Last week, New York-based bridal and ready-to-wear designer Danielle Frankel Hirsch opened the doors of her first boutique in her hometown of Los Angeles, at 8475 Melrose Place. “It has all the collections, there’s about 200 gowns there,” Frankel Hirsch told WWD of the space during a preview of her 10th collection. Like her Garment…
Read MoreJason Momoa’s ‘Sustainable’ Beauty Routine Revealed by His Longtime Groomer Jen Stanfield
Currently on press tour for his latest film, “A Minecraft Movie,” actor Jason Momoa counts on the support of his longtime groomer and makeup artist Jen Stanfield to prepare for red carpet events and interviews. The duo met on the set of “Aquaman” in 2017 and have been working together since. Stanfield, who has also…
Read MoreLisa Rinna Favors Sharp Shoulders and Flowing Sleeves in Vetements Dress for the Fashion Trust U.S. 2025
Lisa Rinna joined celebrity attendees and distinguished figures from the world of fashion for the Fashion Trust Awards on Tuesday in Los Angeles. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star attended the event, honoring burgeoning designers and industry veterans. For the occasion, Rinna opted for a dramatic design courtesy of Vetements‘ spring 2025 ready-to-wear…
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