Posts by Kevin Harson
KimChi Chic Beauty Shrinks Its Bestselling Highlighters for On-the-go Glow
KimChi Chic Beauty is embracing the playful spirit of April Fool’s Day with a launch that’s anything but a joke. The brand has introduced Hope and Dream, mini versions of its popular Pearl Gone Wild Pressed Shimmer Highlighters, priced at $12 each. According to the brand, these compact highlighters are designed for beauty enthusiasts seeking convenience without compromising…
Read MoreOn Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Leave Company After 12 Years
On Holding is transitioning to a single chief executive officer. The Zurich-based sports brand said Tuesday that co-CEO Marc Maurer will be departing the company after 12 years, turning the reins over to Martin Hoffmann, co-CEO and chief financial officer. Maurer will remain in his position through the end of June and serve as an…
Read MoreFour Brands Making Their Debut at Watches and Wonders 2025
GENEVA — Joining the 60-strong lineup this year are a clutch of independent newcomers that have made their mark in the horological world thanks to technical innovations that underscore their unique approaches. Genus Right out the gate, Genus’ intention of offering timepieces that challenge convention by offering a dynamic and fluid vision of time caught…
Read MoreBulgari’s Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon Watch Breaks Yet Another Record
GENEVA — It’s not surprising that Roman jeweler Bulgari is setting a new record in high watchmaking as it marks its first participation as an official exhibitor of the Watches and Wonders fair here. After garnering nine records with its Octo Finissimo ultra-thin watches — the first iteration of which was launched in 2014, building…
Read MoreUnilever Snaps Up British Sustainable Deodorant Brand Wild
Unilever has acquired British sustainable deodorant brand Wild for an undisclosed sum. Other terms of the deal also were not disclosed, apart from that the brand’s founders, Charlie Bowes-Lyon and Freddy Ward, childhood friends and later cofounders, will continue to run the business. Fabian Garcia, president of Unilever Personal Care, said: “We are thrilled to…
Read MoreChristian Louboutin’s First Eyewear Collection With Marcolin Plays on Shoemaker’s Wide World of Icons
Christian Louboutin‘s place in culture is firmly cemented. His iconic red-soled shoes are spoken about in songs by Cardi B, seen on Taylor Swift’s feet during her sold-out Eras tour and easily found on every major red carpet globally. Now the French footwear designer is ready to take on the eyes, debuting his first eyewear…
Read MoreAccessories Brand Misela Lands Stateside With Bond Street Boutique
Misela is kicking off its Stateside expansion with a new brick-and-mortar store. The accessories brand, founded in 2008 by Serra Türker Bayır, is opening a 750-square-foot boutique on Bond Street in Manhattan’s NoHo. Misela currently operates stores in Turkey and in London, having just opened its flagship Misela House in Istanbul. For Türker Bayır, who…
Read MoreRare Beauty, ColourPop Among Makeup’s 10 Buzziest Brands in February
When it comes to makeup, Rare Beauty is on top. Data from CreatorIQ shows the Selena Gomez-founded brand ranked number-one by earned media value in February, garnering a total $55 million EMV — which measures the impact and engagement of social media content featuring a brand — during the period. The brand celebrated five years…
Read MoreDevon Lee Carlson Brings Fun Feminine Attitude to Reformation Collab Launch Party in Sheer Pink Set With Boyfriend Duke Nicholson, Kim Petras and More
Devon Lee Carlson was thinking pink when she celebrated the launch of her Reformation collaboration on Friday in Beverly Hills at La Dolce Vita. The influencer arrived in a design inspired by her own closet, choosing the pink “Lula” sheer top with tie and matching sheer low-waist “Olivia” skirt. Like the other looks in the…
Read MoreTag Heuer’s New Campaign Is About a Winning Mentality
GENEVA — Snagging the top gong or the first step of the podium isn’t just about skill or dedication. It’s about being “Designed to Win,” the motto of Tag Heuer‘s latest brand campaigned unveiled Tuesday to coincide with the opening of Watches and Wonders here. For chief executive officer Antoine Pin, this new tagline is…
Read MoreMr P.’s New Collection Is a One-Stop Shop for Spring Wardrobe Essentials Men Actually Need
What to wear this spring? Wrong question. Instead, ask yourself: What style essentials are missing from my wardrobe? What staples am I missing — or are in desperate need of replacements — that will fill the gaps in my spring wardrobe? Much like the idea of spring cleaning, this time of the year is ideal…
Read MoreKhloé Kardashian’s Good American Brings Size-inclusive Denim to Atlanta
Good American, cofounded by Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede, has opened its first location in Atlanta. Located at Lenox Square mall, it’s a 2,757-square-foot space at 3393 Peachtree Road. “It’s a super upscale environment, where you get both a lot of locals but also a lot of tourists as well,” Grede said of the area. “So…
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