Posts by Kevin Harson
Retailers Rush to the Tariff War Room, But Wait to See What Comes Next
President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have sent fashion’s C-suites to the war room. Right now leaders are still planning, taking the lay of the land, exploring their options and re-running their numbers. But if Trump’s dramatic bid to remake global trade sticks for any length of time — adding a 34 percent tariff on…
Read MoreSean Combs Faces Two New Charges in Indictment
While Sean Combs awaits the start of his trial, federal prosecutors on Thursday added two charges to his indictment – one count of sex trafficking and one count of transportation to engage in prostitution. These allegations are in relation to one of three female victims who are included in the indictment. The former music mogul…
Read MoreHow Much Will Hermès Birkins, Chanel Flap Bags and Fendi Baguettes Cost After Trump’s Tariffs Hit European Imports?
With 20 percent tariffs imposed on European Union countries by U.S. President Donald Trump’s new policy, brands like Hermès, Fendi, Chanel, Gucci and Dior may be forced to increase the prices of some of their bestselling products, including luxury bags made in Italy and France. Companies can share tariffs with retailers depending on their supply…
Read More11 Spring Trends GQ Staffers Are Shopping Right Now
Looking for more of the freakiest, flyest men’s fashion trends 2025 has in store? Swing by our New Arrivals shop, and then check out what our editors are buying right now. The trend cycle moves at a breakneck clip, and keeping up can be a royal headache. From runway to social media, the fashion cognoscente…
Read MoreEmilio Pucci Spring 2025: A Show With a View
PORTOFINO, Italy — Stocks globally may be tanking and the fashion industry may be coming to terms with the new wave of Trump tariffs, but leave it to Pucci and artistic director Camille Miceli to bring a whiff of much-needed respite with her joyful and colorful designs. Miceli chose the stunning La Cervara, a former…
Read MoreSmall Menswear Retailers Are Already Feeling the Tariffs
Designer Francis Young, whose Philadelphia-based label Paratodo manufactures the vast majority of its clothing stateside, was similarly wary of the effect the tariffs will have on his production costs. “It’s a disaster,” Young told me via DM. “I got notifications from the majority of our fabric suppliers about price increases. The reciprocal tariffs could play…
Read MoreNational Design Award Winners Discuss DOGE Cuts, Tariffs and Visas at Annual Gala
“Tariffs,” groaned one of the guests at Thursday night’s “House Party” for the Cooper Hewitt’s National Design Award winners, as he rolled his eyes and threw his head back for effect. The impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, his executive ordered-budget cuts at the Smithsonian Institution and the administration’s ongoing reductions in the…
Read MoreThe Best Yves Saint Laurent Fragrances Have the Swagger of a Rock God
Fragrance Family: Aromatic/fougère Concentration: Eau de Parfum Intense Motivation: Sensual This intense upgrade of Saint Laurent’s signature Y EDP for men is unapologetically sensual. As a big fan of the original Y, I found this scent to be more textured and potent than the initial eau de parfum, and it goes without saying that it…
Read MoreChloë Sevigny, Iris Law, Gabbriette & More Celebrate Magda Butrym and H&M Collaboration
“What is this?” Irina Shayk asked the woman at her side, motioning to the giant baby-pink-draped structure in the room’s center. She had to circle the entity to fully experience what it, in fact, was — a large blooming rose, constructed from lots of pink fabric. The flower — and pink — was the guest…
Read More3.1 Phillip Lim and the Tourism Authority of Thailand Launch Limited-edition Collection Inspired by HBO’s Original Series, ‘The White Lotus’
The Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes people will want to visit the country following Sunday night’s third season finale of the HBO original series, “The White Lotus.” The Tourism Authority of Thailand has partnered with 3.1 Phillip Lim to launch its 2025 flagship campaign, “Blooming Lotus: 3.1 Phillip Lim x Amazing Thailand,” inspired by the…
Read MoreCoach Just Released Under-$100 Jewelry Straps That’ll Make Your Tabby Bag Look Seriously Expensive
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Coach always keeps its devoted clientele on their toes, thanks to a constant stream of lust-worthy fresh arrivals. We’re big fans of the best Coach Tabby bags, and the brand’s new, under-$100 bejeweled straps…
Read MoreThe Trump Tariffs Could Make the Nintendo Switch 2 (Even) More Expensive
That’s not entirely unprecedented—2023’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom retailed for $69.99 at launch—but that was treated as an outlier, and Nintendo’s subsequent releases returned to the $59.99 price point that’s been the industry standard for a few generations. Now, it’s looking like $69.99 might be the floor for a new Nintendo…
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