Posts by Kevin Harson
Miss Dior’s Exhibit in Shanghai Opens At Fosun Foundation
The latest installment of the Miss Dior exhibition has landed at Shanghai’s Fosun Foundation, coinciding with the launch of the new Miss Dior Essence scent in the Chinese market. Celebrating the exhibition that was created by Christian Dior in 1947, the “Miss Dior Exhibition: Stories of a Miss” will run from until Oct. 8 and…
Read MoreChopard Brings Ice Cube High Jewelry to NYFW
Chopard has come to New York, adding a bit of extra shine to New York Fashion Week, to celebrate its first high jewelry collection from the Ice Cube collection. “New York is full of contrasts — structured but full of life, classic yet always evolving. It is a perfect match for our Ice Cube collection,”…
Read MoreEmerging Brands at New York Men’s Day Offer Alternatives to Classic Codes
New York Men’s Day offered up a group of intriguing — and salable — emerging brands in an elevated new space. Thanks to the return of Mercedes-Benz of Manhattan as a partner, Agentry PR, organizer of NYMD, hosted its presentations in the company’s new 300,000-square-foot showroom and exhibition space on 11th Avenue. The bright, expansive…
Read MoreBugatchi’s New Made in Italy Capsule Helps Elevate the Overall Collection
Omar Bertona has arrived with a splash at Bugatchi. The debut collection from the new Milan-based head designer of the men’s luxury essentials brand was a special elevated Made in Italy lineup for spring that speaks to his heritage and helps bring the company to another level. The Made in Italy capsule was inspired by…
Read MoreLabubu May Have Peaked for Now, but Pop Mart Is Here to Stay
LONDON — Global interest in Labubu is cooling, but that might be good news for its maker, the Hong Kong-listed Pop Mart. According to Google Trends, searches in the fluffy figurine with a grin of spiky teeth peaked in the week of July 13 to 19, and has since seen a gradual decline. That said,…
Read MoreInside New Balance’s Remodeled Flatiron Flagship Store in NYC
New Balance has reopened its New York flagship store in the Flatiron district. Located at 150 Fifth Avenue, the newly remodeled 2,200-square-foot store draws inspiration from the aesthetic of its Boston flagship. The company noted that the new store design marks a “pivotal moment” in its global retail evolution and will showcase locally inspired design…
Read MoreKobe Bryant’s American Flag-print Adidas Sneakers Will Return for Their 25th Anniversary
A rare pair of Adidas Kobe sneakers worn by both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James is set to return in 2026 for its 25th anniversary. The Adidas Crazy 2 USA was originally worn by Bryant during the season-opening game of the 2001-02 NBA season and was intended as a tribute to the victims of 9/11.…
Read MoreGiorgio Armani’s Dual Wills Chart Path for Potential Stake Sale, IPO
MILAN – Giorgio Armani left not one but two wills, one dated March 15 and the other April 5. They were made public on Friday morning on several media outlets. Accordingly, Armani, who died on Sept. 4 at 91, decided that his namesake foundation will manage the fashion group. After 12 months from the opening…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Belgian Brand Bernadette Steps Into Footwear
Bernadette is all about putting its best foot forward. Starting Saturday, the Antwerp-based label known for sleek yet sumptuous silk dresses will offer shoes to match. It’s an extension that came naturally as mother-daughter design duo Bernadette and Charlotte de Geyter began thinking about staging their first show for the fall 2025 collection. “You start…
Read MoreCelebrities at Simkhai Spring 2026: Tiffany Haddish, Selma Blair, Ben Ahlers and More
What is fashion week without running into your friends? At the Simkhai show on Thursday afternoon, Tiffany Haddish was shocked to find “my baby” Jordan Chiles next to her. The pair first met roughly two years ago and have been friends ever since. “I just remember I was so super proud of you,” Haddish said. …
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: French Interior Design Firm Liaigre’s First Branded Residences Will Open With Capella Hotels and Resorts in Florence
MILAN — Liaigre’s timeless elegance has enhanced the allure of landmark hospitality projects around the world: The Mercer hotel in New York, the Sereno in the Caribbean island of St. Barths, the R48 Hotel & Gardens in Tel Aviv and the new Hotel Costes on Rue de Castiglione in Paris among them. On Thursday, Liaigre…
Read MoreLibertine Offers Up a Peaceful Message of Protest
In a time when the whole world seems angry, Johnson Hartig took the opposite tack, aiming to offer a positive alternative to all the negativity. Although his message was still about a revolt, the designer of Libertine presented it in such a way that it felt upbeat. “This season is a love revolution,” he said…
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