Posts by Kevin Harson
Coty Divests Remaining Stake in Wella
PARIS – Coty Inc. continues deleveraging and divesting non-core assets, and has sold its remaining 25.8 percent stake in hair care giant Wella to KKR. Under terms of the deal, Coty is to receive an upfront cash consideration of $750 million and 45 percent of any proceeds or from a further sale of or an…
Read MoreForget AI Is a New Magazine Conjuring Otherworldly Fashion Editorials
AI PRINT: As the world of media — and readers — adjusts to the advent of AI, a new Milan-based magazine is aiming to capitalize on the opportunity provided by the technology to create impossible fashion imagery. The newly launched Forget AI magazine has printed its first issue, titled “Beyond Human,” a three-cover, 160-plus-page glossy…
Read MoreThe 12 Best Floral Delivery Services to Easily Order Flowers Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Few gift ideas have stood the test of time quite like a stunning bouquet of flowers filled with a variety of lush, blooming florals along with sprigs of complimentary greenery. Sending an arrangement of…
Read MoreWill Money Talk? Elliott Takes $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon, Pushes for Ralph Lauren Exec to Be Next CEO
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has been agitating for change, and the outspoken critic now has activist investor Elliott Investment Management weighing in on a potential chief executive officer candidate. The activist is in a position to make moves, and with a stake reportedly valued at more than $1 billion, Elliott’s input might have more…
Read MoreThe Capricorn Collection, a Furniture Design Marvel From 1952, Gets a Reboot
MILAN — Despite the seven decades that have passed since the creation of The Capricorn Collection of furniture, characterized by its metal and curved silhouettes and tech-forward grid pattern, it still seems ultra modern. In 1952, Vladimir Kagan, a German-born naturalized U.S. citizen, made the decision to work with metal. Inspired by the work of…
Read MoreBulgari Names Laura Burdese Chief Executive Officer
MILAN – Laura Burdese is set to become Bulgari’s new chief executive officer on July 1, succeeding Jean-Christophe Babin. She was named deputy CEO in July last year. Babin will remain chairman of the Bulgari board, CEO of the Bulgari Hotel business unit, and president of the Bulgari Foundation, reporting to Stéphane Bianchi, LVMH group…
Read MoreNovember Swiss Watch’s 52 Percent Export Slump to the U.S. Reflects Tariff Rollercoaster
PARIS – It’s the darker months of the year, including for Swiss watch exports. Shipments from the country fell 7.3 percent to 2.2 billion Swiss francs in November, according to tallies published Thursday by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. “One month from the end of the financial year, the cumulative decline is now…
Read MoreMeet Swan Beauty, the AI-Powered Personal Vanity Mirror
The pandemic-era interactive workout mirror is getting a beauty equivalent. Called Swan Beauty, the new AI and AR mirror that features skin analysis, product recommendations, routine tracking, creator content and a product sales marketplace debuts Jan. 14 for $795, and will eventually roll out to select Cos Bar doors. In addition to the vanity mirror,…
Read MoreMelania Trump Documentary to Spotlight Fashion
Fashion, not surprisingly, will have a leading role in Melania Trump’s documentary. In what is reportedly a $40 million deal, Amazon and MGM secured the license for the film “Melania” that is set to hit theaters internationally on Jan. 30. “Melania” chronicles the 20 days leading up to the 2025 inauguration. A premiere is being planned…
Read MoreBoot Sales Had a Slow Start This Fall, But Business Is Now More Brisk as Winter Takes Hold
Winter weather has arrived, setting the stage for boot-selling season. Tall boots, short boots, booties, block heel boots and square toe boots are among the featured styles offered this year in the women’s boot category. In men’s, variations of the Chelsea boot and options featuring lug soles for rugged winter weather appear to be the…
Read MoreWhy the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Matters for Luxury
MILAN — Luxury industry concerns hit a peak this year after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his trade policy that involved a 15 percent tariff on all exports. Since then, leaders here have been banking on a reprieve that hinges on the swift approval of a crucial European Union deal with Mercosur, the South American…
Read MoreForget Bag Charms, This Fashion Designer Made Charms for Your Vacuum Cleaner. The Best Part? They Save Pets.
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Treat Your Vac (and Your Bag) to Bissell x Susan Alexandra Charms View more + It’s 2025, which means you’ve likely seen it all in regards to what people put on their purses: Labubus,…
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