Posts by Kevin Harson
Shoe Carnival See Sales Dip in Q3, But Benefits of Shoe Station Conversion Come Into Focus
Shoe Carnival gave a deeper look at its rebanner strategy on Thursday during its third-quarter earnings report. The Fort Mill, S.C.-based footwear retailer reported that net income in the third quarter was $14.6 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, compared to $19.2 million, or 70 cents per diluted share in the prior year. Net…
Read MoreAlberta Ferretti to Stage Fall 2026 Runway Show in Dubai
DUBAI BOUND: Alberta Ferretti is decamping from Milan to show its fall 2026 collection in warmer climes. The brand said Thursday it will be the guest designer of the upcoming edition of Dubai Fashion Week, running Feb. 1 to 6 at Dubai Design District. Creative director Lorenzo Serafini will unveil the new collection with a runway…
Read MoreMiu Miu Beauty Pops Up in Miami
Miu Miu Beauty is heading south for the holidays. The beauty brand, which launched its Miutine fragrance in August, followed by a megawatt launch party in New York the following month, is opening a pop-up in Miami’s Aventura Mall Thursday, which will be open through Jan. 10. Simply dubbed the Miutine Holiday House, the multiroom…
Read MoreTyra Banks Goes Matte and Maximal in Second-Skin Sock Boots at the ARIA Awards in Sydney
Tyra Banks arrived at the 2025 ARIA Awards with a pointed sock-boot moment — and her signature smize — as she stepped onto the Sydney red carpet in a black pair set on flared heels on Wednesday. The second skin-like boots featured long pointed toe and a snug ankle fit that tucked under her pant…
Read MoreThe New Target: Incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke Takes Aim
Brian Cornell effectively signed off to Wall Street on Wednesday. It felt something like a bittersweet goodbye for Cornell, who after 11 years as Target Corp.’s chief executive officer will pass the torch to Michael Fiddelke in February. That’s because even though third-quarter results came in about as expected, they were still disappointing for a…
Read MorePrincess Charlene of Monaco Does Patriotic Dressing on Monaco National Day
Princess Charlene of Monaco put a contemporary spin on patriotic dressing with her striking white pantsuit for the Monaco National Day 2025 celebrations in Monaco on Wednesday. Joined by distinguished members of Monaco’s royal family, including husband Prince Albert II and 10-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, Princess Charlene’s pantsuit featured a single-breasted blazer…
Read MoreShake and Shimmy in Fringe, Spring 2026’s Standout Embellishment
Fringe was spring 2026’s showstopper, all motion and drama. It rippled, swung, and brought garments to life, turning even the simplest silhouette into something electric. And it wasn’t alone: feathers, 3D florals, cascading ruffles, oversized sequins, intricate embroideries, tassels — you name it — made this season a full-on celebration of texture in motion. Balmain Giovanni…
Read MoreInterparfums SA Stock Plunges Following Adjusted Full-Year Outlook
PARIS – Interparfums SA stock deeply declined Wednesday morning after the publication of its new outlook for 2025. “Despite the slowdown in global consumption during the year, the fragrance market has seen modest growth in 2025,” the company said in a statement. In this context, the group expects to generate approximately 890 million euros in…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Why Luxury Brands Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Gen X
PARIS — Optimistic, resilient, independent and hedonistic: sandwiched between Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen X is the generation that luxury brands can no longer afford to ignore, according to a new study published Wednesday. This cohort, born between 1965 and 1980, is at the peak of its professional achievement and spending power — yet it…
Read MoreLabubu’s Creator Kasing Lung Named ComplexCon Hong Kong Artistic Director
LABUBU TIME: Kasing Lung, the creator of the global cultural phenomenon Labubu and The Monsters universe it inhabits, has been named the artistic director of the third edition of ComplexCon Hong Kong, slated for March 21 to 22 next year. “There is magic in the power of imagination, and Kasing’s way of expressing this world,…
Read MoreCharli XCX Flies Through the Air in McQueen’s Slouchy Spring 2026 Boots in ‘Chains of Love’ Music Video
Charli XCX brought McQueen’s spring 2026 boots into midair for her new “Chains of Love” music video, lifting the runway silhouette into an avant-garde sequence of the singer dancing on a long table and flying through the air. A still of Charli XCX in her McQueen boots in the “Chains of Love” music video. Charli…
Read MoreSandals Gain, Sneakers Wane, According to New Joor Study
The new trend in the footwear sector is accessibility, and the sweet spot appears to be prices under $250. The global footwear market is moving towards accessibility, with buyers looking for both affordable pricing and more comfort-driven styles, according to insights from Joor’s 2025 Footwear Market Analysis. Moreover, shoes retailing under $250 now make up…
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