Posts by Kevin Harson
The Ultimate Fall Fragrance Guide
Just as seasons change so does a fragrance lover’s scent wardrobe. Here, a guide to transitioning to autumnal fragrances — from the boozy to the ultra-gourmand and beyond — featuring 15 fragrance picks organized by intensity and, of course, how they cater to the fall vibes du jour. The Extraits 1. Ormaie Paris Yvonne Extrait,…
Read MorePaula Canovas del Vas Spring 2026: Bathroom Break
With so much of the spring 2026 schedule in flux when the time came to pick venues, dates and times, Paula Canovas del Vas found the perfect solution: staging her spring collection reveal in a truck, which she could parked on any Paris street. “I feel like we’re just living in such polarized worlds that…
Read MoreColonias Absolutas Puig Pays Homage to Heritage and Identity
PARIS – Puig is paying tribute to its heritage and identity with a new line of four eaux de cologne, called Colonias Absolutas Puig, developed by Jean-Claude Ellena. Manuel Puig, vice chairman of Puig and a third-generation Puig family member, worked closely with the master perfumer on the collection. Agua Lavanda Puig, launched in 1940,…
Read MoreHoff Names David Tourniaire-Beauciel Head of Design, the Designer Responsible for Balenciaga’s Triple S Sneaker
LONDON — The Spanish sneaker brand Hoff founded by Fran Marchena in 2017 is marking a new stage of its business. The brand has appointed David Tourniaire-Beauciel head of design and he will oversee the brand’s creative direction. He previously worked at Balenciaga, where he helped create the Triple S sneaker and the sock-sneaker hybrid,…
Read MoreVivienne Westwood to Make Middle East Runway Debut at Riyadh Fashion Week
RIYADH — Vivienne Westwood is bringing its rebellious spirit to the Middle East for the first time, opening Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 with a runway show on Oct. 16 that marks a significant cultural exchange between British fashion heritage and Saudi artisanship. The show, to be staged at a palm grove in Riyadh, a venue…
Read MoreOctober Prime Day Sees Footwear Deals Up to 70% Off on Nike, New Balance, Cole Haan, Ugg and More
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon Prime Day is back for October — officially under the “Prime Big Deals Day” moniker — and with it comes a number of deals on brand new sneakers and . Among the top…
Read MoreMeryll Rogge Spring 2026: A Dab Hand on Show
If there is one person who needs a peaceful moment, it’s Meryll Rogge. “I have a lot going on right now,” quipped the Belgian designer backstage before her spring show. Understatement of the year, given that in addition to her own brand, which netted her the Grand Prize at this year’s ANDAM Awards, she was…
Read MoreParis Hilton and Absolut Are Making ‘Wicked’ Cocktails for Charity
Paris Hilton is joining the “Wicked” mania for a good cause. The socialite is the star of Absolut’s new campaign, which celebrates the upcoming release of “Wicked: For Good” with a limited-edition collectible cocktail kit, the Absolut-ly Wicked Good Cocktail Collection. The kit, created in partnership with Universal Pictures, includes a special-edition bottle wrapped in…
Read MoreVéronique Leroy Spring 2026: ‘Crazy Secretary’
Véronique Leroy played with volume and shape for spring 2026 and borrowed colors from Sylvie Ruaulx’s artwork made from recycled plastic panels. Its grainy blue, grey, pink, and green hues could be seen across Leroy’s versatile and feminine collection. It was presented in the form of a look book shot at TL House, a Belgian…
Read MoreDickies Teams Up With Rassvet for Elevated Workwear Collaboration
CHEEKY FRIES: American label Dickies is dropping a collaboration with Rassvet, the nine-year-old skate brand under the umbrella of the Paris-based business development arm of Dover Street Market. “When we started talking to the Dickies team, I already knew what I wanted to achieve: find a very simple way to elevate Dickies staples silhouette through…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Golden Goose Opens Branded Padel Arena in Milan
MILAN — Fashion enthusiasts with a passion for padel can now join the Golden Goose Arena in Milan. The much anticipated multicourt padel center is opening its doors on Tuesday, a few months later than originally planned. It signals fashion’s ongoing fixation for sports culture, with sponsorships alone estimated to generate $115 billion in 2025…
Read MoreMatthieu Blazy Reimagines Chanel’s Famous Cap-toe + Puts a Unique Spin on More Classics for Celestial Debut
Matthieu Blazy‘s debut collection for Chanel, presented in Paris on Monday, reimagined the French house’s classic cap-toe. Model on the runway at the Chanel fashion show as part of Spring/Summer 2026 Paris Fashion Week held at Grand Palais on October 06, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo credit: Dominique Maitre Dominique Maitre Among the footwear statements,…
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