Posts by Kevin Harson
Nike’s New Doernbecher Freestyle Collection Features Heartwarming Designs by Hospital Patients
Nike unveiled Friday its 21st Doernbecher Freestyle collection in partnership with the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The 2025 installment of the collection highlights six models: the Nike V2K Run, Nike Vomero Plus, Nike Air Force 1 ’07, Nike Air Max Dn8, Nike Air Max Plus and Air Jordan 17. Each…
Read MoreShoes for a Cure Makes a Splash in Miami as Top Brands Unite to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research
Shoes for a Cure is making a splash in Miami Design District this weekend to raise money for breast cancer research. More than 20 brands, including Tom Ford, Valentino and Ferragamo, are hosting retail activations through Oct. 19 for key clients and donors. A percentage of sales will benefit the Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute…
Read MoreMango Founder’s Family Speaks of Son’s Innocence
As the investigation into the death of Mango founder Isak Andic continues, the Andic family said they are confident that the process will be concluded as soon as possible and that his son Jonathan’s innocence will be confirmed. Local media reports in Spain said that Jonathan Andic, 44, was being investigated for a possible homicide.…
Read MoreFormer Macy’s CEO Terry J. Lundgren on Leadership and ‘Retail Excellence’
Terry J. Lundgren, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s Inc., was back in the limelight on Wednesday when he received the Retail Excellence Award presented by the Baker Retailing Center of the Wharton School of Business and the RLC Global Forum. A crowd of more than 100 retail and brand executives, many…
Read MoreNew York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns Shows Off His Fashion Game
As far as fashion-savvy professional athletes go, Karl-Anthony Towns can compete with the best of them. Before meeting with top-tier customers at Bloomingdale’s Thursday night to talk about his style, the NBA player brought WWD up-to-speed on his interest in fashion. Having a designer girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, who joined him at the flagship, has led…
Read MoreMonica Barbaro Adds Bling to Mule Trend on the ‘One Night Only’ Set in New York
Monica Barbaro is gearing up to enter the rom-com world alongside Callum Turner. The pair are set to star in “One Night Only,” and filming for the Will Gluck-directed flick is underway in New York. Fans are getting glimpses of the actress’ wardrobe for the film, including some eye-grabbing sparkly mules, before it hits theaters…
Read MoreBlundstone Brings Its Chelsea Boots to L.A.’s Silverlake Neighborhood
Blundstone has landed in Los Angeles. Located at 3212 W Sunset Blvd., the 1,274-square-foot store in L.A.’s Silverlake neighborhood marks a significant milestone for the brand as part of its strategic U.S retail expansion. The company noted the opening of its Los Angeles flagship is the first of three new U.S. stores, with additional locations…
Read MoreSofia Richie Takes the Snakeskin Shoe Trend Into Fall With Pointed Heels in Los Angeles
Sofia Richie Grainge gave her stamp of approval to mixing animal prints while out in Los Angeles on Thursday, stepping out in snakeskin shoes and a deer print jacket from her freshly launched brand SRG. Sofia Richie Grainge GC Images For her footwear, Grainge embraced one of the trendiest shoe prints of the year, snakeskin.…
Read MoreHermès Says Véronique Nichanian Will Present Final Collection on Jan. 24
PARIS – Add Hermès to the list of luxury brands seeking a new creative director. The French house on Friday released a statement officially confirming the departure of its men’s artistic director Véronique Nichanian, without naming a successor. It said her final collection would be presented on Jan. 24 during Paris Men’s Fashion Week. According…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Cabana to Open First Seasonal Store in London, on Sloane Street
SLOANE HOME: Cabana Magazine is on the move, with plans to open its first seasonal store in London on Friday at 29 Sloane Street in Chelsea. The temporary store is the latest addition to an expanding retail portfolio and aims to bring the jet-setter world of Cabana to life. The store, which spans 1,500 square…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton’s Chengdu Pop-up Spotlights Local Culture, Includes New Fragrance Launch
After Shanghai and Beijing, Louis Vuitton has landed in Chengdu with pop-up experiences that span retail, fragrance and hospitality. To celebrate a new edition of the Louis Vuitton Chengdu City Guide, the brand has launched a retail pop-up, three China-inspired fragrances, and a seasonal menu at its one-Michelin-star restaurant, The Hall. Dubbed “Chengdu Chill,” the…
Read MoreNike, Adidas + More Athletic Brands: How Does Their Digital Experience Measure Up?
Athletic brands such as Nike and Adidas have a digital challenge. According to Catchpoint, which compiled a Digital Experience Score analyzing the to 20 athletic footwear and apparel brands by revenue, there is a “troubling gap” between brands’ tracking of key metrics and what customers actually experience online. “Poor website performance doesn’t just kill online…
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