Posts by Kevin Harson
Why 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,…
Read MoreDior Pre-fall 2026: Into the Groove
Having launched his Dior woman with a bang in his debut show last season, Jonathan Anderson is quietly building out her wardrobe. For his pre-fall line, he translated the radical volumes of his conceptual runway pieces into outfits that played with proportion on a more intimate scale. Take his new jeans, as full as pleated…
Read MoreDrmtlgy Joins Ulta Beauty’s Roster
Ulta Beauty is continuing to ride the dermatological skin care boom, adding Drmtlgy to its assortment. Beginning Dec. 26, the skin care brand will roll out to nearly all 1,400-plus Ulta Beauty stores nationwide and on ulta.com. That debut will include 13 of the brand’s top sellers, including an eye corrector, eye masks, a growth…
Read MoreVon Maur Department Stores Entering New Jersey
Von Maur, the privately owed, family-run department store chain, plans to open an anchor store at the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, N.J., next fall. The new location is Von Maur’s first store in New Jersey, and reflects the Davenport, Iowa-based retailer’s ongoing expansion strategy, particularly in the northern region of the country. In 2024, Von…
Read MoreMichelle Obama Pairs Her Go-to Jimmy Choo Pumps With Hervé Léger Dress for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Michelle Obama appeared as a guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Monday wearing one of her go-to shoe labels: Jimmy Choo. Michelle Obama on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Dec. 15, 2025. Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty Images Wearing a look curated by longtime stylist Meredith Koop, the former first lady wore a glossy pair of black…
Read MoreKeen Is Bringing Back Its Sold-Out, Handwoven Sneaker Loafer in Dark Burgundy Leather
Keen threw in an entry for the sneaker loafer craze at the beginning of the fall with a handwoven and hand-stitched silhouette that sold out in just 48 hours. Months later, and just in time for last-minute holiday shopping, a follow-up is coming with the unique luster of cordovan leather. The Keen Uneek Loafer WK…
Read MoreMax Mara Pre-fall 2026: Breezy Modernism
“We think that because we’ve put more features on, that makes us cleverer designers, but in actual fact, maturity in design is the ability to leave them out,” said Ian Griffiths, wrapping up the walk-through of the Max Mara pre-fall 2026 collection. The lineup he conjured was an ode to simplicity and versatility, with the…
Read MoreLoveShackFancy Pre-fall 2026: Going Global
How does the LoveShackFancy client travel for summer? Designer Rebecca Hessel Cohen believes “her passport is pink.” For pre-fall 2026, the designer parlayed her nostalgic sensibilities into a broad-sweeping collection that drew inspirations from across the globe, citing everything from country club culture to late nights in Ibiza as possible scenarios for wear. “This is…
Read MoreBurberry Debuts Star-studded Chinese New Year Campaign, Partners With de Gournay for Holiday Display
STAR POWER: British luxury brand Burberry is betting on Chinese star power to drive engagement and performance for the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday period. Chen Kun stars in Burberry’s the Year of the Horse campaign. Artist The brand on Tuesday unveiled the star-studded campaign, featuring brand ambassadors Chen Kun, Tang Wei, Wu Lei and…
Read MoreHow Esther Perel Became the Modern Relationship Whisperer
Esther Perel is part of our 2025 Wellness Creator Awards, a.k.a. The Healthies. See the full list here. Perhaps the best evidence that Esther Perel’s brand as a sex-and-relationships expert is strong is how often her name is invoked in instances of infidelity. Recently, as lurid details of a very public breakup between the political…
Read More5 Winter Wedding Outfits for Every Type of Seasonal Shindig
Here, we can reach for a heavier flannel suit and pair it with a textured tie. Footwear should stay sober: It doesn’t get much sturdier than Alden, especially on their all-weather rubber soles, which will happily shrug off snow, ice, and sidewalk salt on your way from the ceremony to the reception and, hopefully, the…
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