Posts by Kevin Harson
Sandals 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…
Read MoreOddity Tech Launches Methodiq, a Telehealth Platform
Oddity Tech is ready to unveil its third brand. The parent company of Il Makiage and SpoiledChild is debuting Methodiq, a telehealth platform with an initial focus on acne, hyperpigmentation and eczema. “The launch of Methodiq allows Oddity to better serve the growing base of over 60 million users on our platform. A large portion…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Song Kang Is Loewe’s Newest Brand Ambassador
SONG CONTEST: The K-wave continues: South Korean actor Song Kang has been tapped as Loewe‘s latest brand ambassador. The Spanish luxury house, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, lauded his “powerful screen presence and memorable personal style.” Sometimes called a “son of Netflix” since his most popular series are streamed on the platform, Song,…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Saint Laurent Ups the Luxury Ante With New Paris Flagship
Saint Laurent‘s new Paris flagship on Avenue Montaigne feels like a grandiose Parisian apartment, the TEFAF Maastricht art fair, a luxury hotel, and the Bourse de Commerce all rolled into one. Museum-caliber furniture and objects, major artworks from François Pinault’s personal collection, yards of colorful marble and bespoke, mottled carpeting add up to a sumptuous…
Read MoreThree Ways to Style Kate Spade’s Bestselling Handbags (and Take Advantage of Its Early Black Friday Deals)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Shop (and Accessorize) Kate Spade’s Bestselling Bags The holiday season has officially commenced (we know, we can hardly believe it!). This means that just as you might be picking out the most symmetrical and…
Read MoreMonica Rich Kosann Rebrands to Reinforce Core Values
Monica Rich Kosann, the fine jewelry collection known for its storytelling lockets and charms, isn’t about to change its brand DNA or philosophy — it’s all about creating jewelry that feels personal, empowering and inspiring. But a comprehensive, creative rebranding effort is in the works and among the components are refreshed packaging, a redesigned website…
Read MoreMet Gala Themes Through the Years: the Punks, Superheroes, Savage Beauties and More
The Met Gala is one of the biggest events on the fashion industry calendar. The annual event raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Since 1995, it has been in the hands of Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, who has wielded her influence to turn the gala into one of the…
Read MoreZac Posen Launches GapStudio Menswear for Holiday
It was 7:30 in the morning in San Francisco and Zac Posen was already dressed in a Supima cotton T-shirt and oversize wide wale corduroy pants. His outfit was the first hint of his latest creation: GapStudio’s inaugural men’s collection, which launches Tuesday. The second hint came Thursday night when Nick Jonas wore a Posen-designed…
Read MoreL’Oréal Backs Chinese Clean Beauty Brand Lan
Adding to its growing portfolio of Chinese brands and startups, L’Oréal has announced a minority investment in Lan, a Hangzhou-based clean beauty brand. The investment was made via L’Oréal’s China fund Shanghai Meicifang Investment and its corporate venture capital arm BOLD. This marks Meicifang’s first investment in a Chinese skincare brand. Founded in 2019, Lan…
Read MoreA Study by 1stDibs Shows Artificial Intelligence Use Tripled Among Interior Designers
MILAN — Interior designers’ use of artificial intelligence tools skyrocketed in 2025. In a report compiled by researchers at Surveys & Forecasts and commissioned by online design marketplace 1stDibs, the share of designers adopting AI tools tripled in 2025 to 29 percent, from just 9 percent in 2023. Its use is only expected to increase,…
Read MoreJessica Simpson Backs the Stacked Sole Trend in Her Own JS Gold Sandals at Mystic Canyon Launch
Jessica Simpson backed the ongoing platform trend on Saturday in Glendale, wearing her JS Izzella gold platform sandals to launch her new Mystic Canyon fragrance at JCPenney. The JS Izzella sandal features a round open toe, a thick platform base and a straight stacked heel, finished in gold faux leather with a croc-embossed texture. A…
Read MoreDemi Moore Breaks From Her Dark Glamour Run With Erdem’s Pale, Frayed Florals at London’s ‘Landman’ Season Two Premiere
Demi Moore broke from her dark glamour run on Sunday, arriving at the “Landman” Season Two U.K. premiere in a pale, heavily worked Erdem dress. The actress attended the screening at London’s Cineworld Leicester Square in Look 42 from Erdem’s spring 2026 collection, a strapless silhouette built on layered embroidery and structured beadwork. The strapless…
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