Posts by Kevin Harson
Ulta Beauty Surpasses Q3 Expectations With $2.9B in Sales, Driven by Fragrance Boom and International Expansion
Ulta Beauty beat Wall Street forecasts on both the top and bottom lines in its third quarter, helped by fragrance, K-beauty and international expansion. The Bolingbrook, Ill.-based retailer reported net sales increased 12.9 percent to $2.9 billion, primarily due to increased comparable sales, the acquisition of Space NK, and net new store contribution. Wall Street…
Read MoreCynthia Nixon Is Back on Broadway With ‘Marjorie Prime’
A true story: Cynthia Nixon is at Sardi’s right now. Well, a version of her. The actress’ caricature portrait hangs on the back wall of the restaurant’s first-floor dining room, alongside illustrations of other actors who have made their mark on New York theater. Nixon’s likeness, which depicts her sky-blue eyes and signature blonde bob,…
Read MoreSelf-Portrait’s Next Residency Project Is ‘Sandiwara,’ a Film by Sean Baker Starring Michelle Yeoh
London-based fashion label Self-Portrait is shooting for the stars, as it revealed on Thursday that for its sophomore residency program, the Academy Award-winning film director Sean Baker will debut a short film, titled “Sandiwara,” with fellow Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh taking the lead role. Shot in Penang, Self-Portrait founder and creative director Han Chong’s…
Read MoreBoggi Milano Named Official Formalwear Partner of FIFA World Cup
MATCH TIME: Italian menswear brand Boggi Milano has secured a four-year partnership as the official formalwear outfitter and licensee of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the FIFA women’s World Cup 2027. Per the agreement, Boggi Milano will outfit the entire FIFA workforce, including board members, providing both men’s and women’s outfits, complete with accessories. …
Read MorePharrell Says He Will ‘Never Stop Fighting to Level the Playing Field’ as He Accepts Shoe of the Year Award at 2025 FNAAs
In a powerful moment, Pharrell Williams delivered a poetic, sound bite-filled acceptance speech for Shoe of the Year at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards in NYC on Wednesday. “Sound bite this. Since most people don’t like to read or do research anymore, sound bite this,” Williams said. “God is the greatest. Sound bite this.…
Read MoreCoco Gauff in Miu Miu, Pharrell Williams in Louis Vuitton and More Looks on the FNAA 2025 Red Carpet
Industry veterans, emerging designers, trendsetters and sneaker fanatics descended upon Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York on Wednesday to celebrate the 39th annual FN Achievement Awards, during which Tommy Hilfiger, Wolverine Worldwide, Nordstrom, Coco Gauff and more were honored. The fashion ranged from ready-to-wear runway to bespoke black tie attire. Pusha T showed his unwavering…
Read MoreJune Ambrose Pairs Two-tone Saint Laurent Slingbacks With a Colorblock Look for the 2025 FNAA Red Carpet
June Ambrose brought a vivid material mix to the 39th annual FN Achievement Awards on Wednesday night in New York, arriving in Saint Laurent’s velvet slingback pumps for the industry event. June Ambrose at the 2025 Achievement Awards held at Cipriani 25 Broadway on Wednesday in New York. John Nacion The pumps featured a mustard-gold…
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow Gives Red Hot Stiletto Trend a Contrast Twist at Women in Entertainment Gala
Red heels have been everywhere this season, from Sydney Sweeney’s saturated suede knee-highs in SoHo to Beyoncé’s patent red platforms on the Las Vegas circuit — but Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest entry added something different to the run. Paltrow arrived at The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Gala on Wednesday in Beverly Hills with a…
Read MoreAngel Reese Goes Classic in Black Pumps for Chanel Métiers d’Art Show in New York City
Angel Reese was at her most elegant yet in an all-black ensemble at the Chanel Métiers d’Art show in New York on Tuesday. The basketball star stepped out in a look styled by the fashion house’s creative director Matthieu Blazy, and paired her Chanel look with Gianvito Rossi‘s classic pointed-toe pumps. Angel Reese attends the…
Read MoreMacy’s Q3 Report Reveals Improving Operations; 2025 Guidance Raised
Macy’s Inc., exceeded its own expectations on sales during the third quarter, boosting optimism for the holiday season and prompting the retailer to raise its 2025 guidance. Net income was $11 million, and adjusted net income was $26 million for the third quarter ended Nov. 1 That compares to net income of $28 million and…
Read MoreCFDA Ends Fur at New York Fashion Week
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, which owns and organizes the Fashion Calendar for New York Fashion Week, said Wednesday that it will no longer promote animal fur at any Official NYFW Schedule events, including on its Fashion Calendar, social media channel and website. As a continuation of past program collaboration, the news follows…
Read MoreThe 18 Best French-Girl Beauty Products for Acing Effortlessly Chic Winter Glam
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More Master the Inimitable French-Girl Beauty Look With These Editor-Recommended Favorites View more + When it comes to beauty, French women have long mastered the art of effortlessness. A swipe…
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