Posts by Kevin Harson
Lisa 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…
Read MoreAmi Paris Celebrates Marais Flagship Opening With Neighborhood Takeover
CHOCK-A-BLOCK: To celebrate the opening of its 6,500-square-foot Marais flagship, Ami Paris has taken over the surrounding streets and designed a neighborhood-wide treasure hunt. Alexandre Mattiussi’s label has partnered with café Le Progrès to design coasters, napkins and straws with its heart logo, as well as splashing “L’Ami du quartier” branding on the popular spot’s…
Read MoreFaherty Expands ‘Second Wave’ Resale Program With Mail-in Option
Surf-inspired lifestyle brand Faherty first launched its resale program, Second Wave, back in 2023 — and now, they’re expanding their preloved program to allow customers to mail in their Faherty pieces in exchange for store credit on its e-commerce website. When customers send in their preloved pieces via mail, Faherty will clean, repair and relist…
Read MoreTod’s Diego Della Valle Unveils ‘Italian Hands’ Book Celebrating Artisanal Excellence, Opines on Tariffs
MILAN — Tod’s unveiled its latest book, “Italian Hands,” at the brand’s Via Montenapoleone flagship and chairman Diego Della Valle was eager to highlight the country’s artisanal tradition, especially at a time when the country’s supply chain is challenged by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “Once again, with this book we continue to promote the…
Read MoreWNBA’s Golden State Valkyries and Sephora Announce Multiyear Partnership Debuting With New Performance Center
The Golden State Valkyries announced a new partnership with Sephora, expanding the WNBA’s cultural reach and broadening the multinational beauty retailer‘s relevance beyond makeup, skin care and hair care. The multiyear partnership kicks off with the name of the Sephora Performance Center in Oakland, Calif. The performance center will feature Sephora-branded elements throughout its spaces,…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Salma Hayek Pinault Is Merz Aesthetics’ First Global Ambassador for Ultrasound Treatment Ultherapy Prime
Salma Hayek Pinault is teaming with Merz Aesthetics as its first global ambassador for its Ultherapy Prime treatment. “Salma embodies confidence, and we at Merz Aesthetics exist to fuel confidence,” said chief marketing officer Alexis Stern. In a statement, Hayek Pinault said: “Self care is essential. Years on screen have taught me to embrace my…
Read MoreJapan’s E-commerce Group Zozo to Acquire Lyst for $154 Million
LONDON – Lyst, the London-based shopping platform, said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zozo, Inc., a Japanese fashion e-commerce platform operator, for $154 million. The acquisition, advised by Rothschild & Co, is expected to be completed before the end of April 2025. Following the acquisition, Lyst will become…
Read MoreAshish Launches Bridal Range With a DTC Approach
LONDON — Ashish Gupta, a master in camp, glamourous sequin creations that have won over the likes of Cate Blanchett, Taylor Swift and Selina Gomez, will debut his first bridal collection on Wednesday with a direct-to-consumer approach. The inaugural six-look bridal range draws inspiration from the designer’s archival pieces with a renewed perspective. It includes…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu Becomes an Ambassador of L’Oréal Paris in France
PARIS – Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu has been named a new ambassador of L’Oréal Paris in France. The actress-producer will appear in a campaign for Age Perfect Collagen Expert starting June 9. Leroy-Beaulieu said it was a huge surprise that L’Oréal Paris approached her. “I thought it was a great thing to do, because it gives you a…
Read MoreFashion Trust U.S. 2025 Winners Revealed
The Fashion Trust U.S., the nonprofit supporting emerging design talent, revealed its 2025 winners at its third annual awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Hosted by Keke Palmer at The Lot at Formosa, the accolades included trophies for ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories, a recent graduate, as well as a special award for sustainability and…
Read MoreWith Its New Hub, RedDuo Is Ready to Expand Into Bespoke Furniture, Interior Design Projects
Partners in life and business, Fabiola Di Virgilio and Andrea Rosso created indie home brand RedDuo not long after meeting at a Milan Design Week party in 2018. “The beginning was all about sharing pictures, ideas and what we love on Instagram, and then we decided to to make an online brand,” reflected Rosso, who…
Read MoreLongines Brings Heritage to New Boutique in SoHo
Longines has landed in SoHo, opening its second New York City boutique. “In a sense it’s a pioneering space,” Longines chief executive officer Matthias Breschan told WWD. “If you want to discover things that you have not seen elsewhere — new brands, new products, new ideas, new concepts, new everything — you would go to…
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