Posts by Kevin Harson
Lanvin Group Sells Caruso
MILAN – Caruso’s ownership is returning to Italy. The brand’s chief executive officer Marco Angeloni said on Friday that Lanvin Group has sold Raffaele Caruso SpA to MondeVita Italy S.r.l., part of Mondevo Group, founded by Hussam Otaibi, chairman, and Fabio Brambilla, co-founder and CEO. Financial details were not disclosed. Lanvin took control of Caruso…
Read MorePalm Angels Teases New Course With Revamped Milan Flagship
MILAN — Palm Angels is kicking off its next phase under new owner Bluestar Alliance by unveiling an updated retail blueprint at its revamped Milan flagship. Located on central Via Verri, one of the luxury thoroughfares in the Golden Triangle shopping district, the 1,614 square-foot, two-level store — originally opened in 2022 — was redone…
Read MoreHarry Melling Transforms in New Film ‘Pillion’
It didn’t take much for Harry Melling to sign onto “Pillion.” The 36-year-old actor had, somewhat by chance, seen writer and director Harry Lighton’s short film “Wren Boys” and thought it was “exquisite,” so when the script arrived from his agents, Melling was immediately on board. It was, however, a bit of a different story…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: British Tennis Star Jack Draper Fronts Vuori’s Hardkore Short Campaign
British tennis player Jack Draper is the campaign star for Vuori‘s new Hardkore Short, spotlighting the performance and lifestyle brand’s latest launch with a series of photos by Aaron Feaver ahead of his return to the court for the 2026 tennis season. “The HardKore Short moves naturally with me and stays comfortable through long, intense…
Read MoreN4XT Experiences and SAP Partner to Power New Digital and Retail Infrastructure for NYFW
N4XT Experiences has forged a multiseason partnership with SAP to advance the digital, retail and experiential infrastructure supporting New York Fashion Week and N4XT’s newly launched NYFW Collections. N4XT Experiences is an experiential live events company specializing in creative direction, production, brand strategy and fashion programming. Its NYFW programming began last September. NYFW Collections will introduce…
Read MoreNike Calls EEOC Action Over White Worker Discrimination Claims a ‘Surprising and Unusual Escalation’
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Wednesday filed an action for enforcement of an EEOC administrative subpoena against Nike Inc., seeking the production of documents in connection to a discrimination probe. The action, filed in a federal district court in St. Louis, was brought pursuant to Sections 709 and 710 of Title VII…
Read MoreJohnston & Murphy, Official Shoe Sponsor of Westminster Dog Show, Outfits Best in Show Winning Handler
Johnston & Murphy showed up in an unlikely place on Tuesday night, at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Genesco-owned footwear brand served as the official shoe sponsor of the event and made an appearance on the feet of the winning dog’s handler. Penny the Doberman Pinscher took home the highest title of…
Read MoreTwo of Union and Fragment’s Three Air Jordan 1s Have Been Confirmed for Release
Union and Fragment’s Air Jordan 1 collection has been a poorly kept secret, with leaks of the three-sneaker collection dating back some time. Now, however, word has come out with release details for two of the three colorways. The Union x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 Black/White will be the first to release, as just…
Read MoreJennifer Garner Does Office Core in Gianvito Rossi’s Timeless Cara Pumps for Apple TV Day
Jennifer Garner shared some inspiration for office dressing while at the Apple TV Press Day on Tuesday. The event took place at the Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, and the actress walked the carpet wearing a timeless and classic shoe style, with her opting for a pair designed by Gianvito Rossi. Jennifer Garner at the…
Read MoreWatches of Switzerland Lifts Sales, Profit Projections After Robust Holiday Trading
LONDON – Watches of Switzerland Group raised its sales and profit targets for the full fiscal year following a robust quarter of holiday trading, especially in the U.S., and a more positive outlook for the sector. The luxury watches and jewelry retailer, which operates stores for brands including Rolex and owns chains such as Mappin…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Kris Van Assche and Fred Perry Are Teaming Up
Images of people wearing Fred Perry have been on Kris Van Assche‘s mood boards since forever, dating back to his signature brand, and his Dior Homme days. “Sports and diverse youth subcultural identities have been a major source of inspiration,” he said in an interview. “Fred Perry stands for that.” Now he’s collaborating with the…
Read MoreParsons’ New Exhibition Explores Intersection of Clothing, Ritual and Spiritual Practice
Parsons School of Design will explore the intersection of clothing, ritual and spiritual practice in an exhibition that will have its opening reception on Thursday at the Arnold and Sheila Aronson Gallery at 66 Fifth Avenue in New York. During the evening, visitors will experience three performances: “What does faith mean to you?” — an…
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