Posts by Kevin Harson
Birkenstock Adds Four New Products to Its Care Essentials Line
Birkenstock is trekking further into the world of beauty. The functional shoe brand, celebrated for its soft footbeds and suede leather shells, announced plans to expand its Care Essentials collection, a line of beauty products, to include four new body care necessities. This drop comes as the brand continues to post double-digit revenue growth. Birkenstocks’ new…
Read MoreAntonela Roccuzzo and Casetify Debut Second Collaboration
Casetify and Antonela Roccuzzo partnered for a second collaboration with a new line of tech accessories and more, spotlighting the iconography that defines a new chapter in the model and influencer’s life. The Casetify x Antonela Roccuzzo collection launches on Friday online and in Casetify retail studios globally. “This second collection was born from a…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Zhang Ruonan Is Givenchy’s New Brand Ambassador in China
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Givenchy has appointed Zhang Ruonan its brand ambassador in China, effective immediately. The prominent actress teased her fashion partnership by attending Sarah Burton’s debut Givenchy fashion show last March wearing a slim, one-sleeve dress in a striking papaya color, and toting a mini Antigona bag in box leather. “Givenchy is a…
Read MoreNike Debuts Nature-inspired Collaboration With Chinese Designer Susan Fang
Nike is doubling down on the Chinese market by teaming up with designers with strong local resonance. The brand’s latest collaborator is Susan Fang, a Shanghai-based Canadian Chinese emerging designer known for her deeply romantic yet refreshing take on femininity. A graduate from Central Saint Martins and shortlisted for the 2019 edition of the LVMH…
Read MoreBest and Worst Looks From Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler for ‘Caught Stealing’
Zoë Kravitz: Regal Union Square, Aug. 26, New York. Getty Images 5 stars Newly working with “It” girl stylist Danielle Goldberg is clearly paying off. This spring 1990 Yves Saint Laurent-inspired ensemble proves that excellence is in vintage. Kravitz adds her own edge with a casual 14-carat thumb ring. Cinema Max Linder, Aug. 21, Paris.…
Read MoreAnne Hathaway Takes a Tumble Down the Stairs in Ulla Johnson Heels on ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Set
Anne Hathaway reacted like a true professional the moment the heel of her Ulla Johnson shoe broke off on set while filming “The Devil Wears Prada 2” on Wednesday. The actress was spotted leaving a residential building in New York, while holding a bagel with cream cheese in one hand, and as she hurriedly went…
Read MoreAlo Expands Into the Luxury Handbag Category
For years, Alo’s tie-dye bag was a staple amongst celebrities, fitness enthusiasts and more. And now, the Los Angeles-based wellness company is expanding on its elevated offerings — the brand launches the first of its luxury handbag line on Sept. 9. Designed in L.A. and handcrafted in Florence factories, the first iteration will feature four…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Victoria Beckham Beauty, Augustinus Bader Dive Deeper Into Complexion With Foundation Launch
Victoria Beckham is putting her best face forward, in more ways than one. On the heels of releasing the joint financial results of her fashion and beauty businesses, Beckham is also gearing up to launch The Foundation Drops, her take on beauty’s largest category, as part of her brand’s ongoing collaboration with Augustinus Bader. It…
Read MoreDKNY Teams Up With the New York Yankees for a Limited-edition Capsule Collection
New York-based brand DKNY and the New York Yankees look to score a home run with a new collaboration through Major League Baseball that combines legacy and style with the release of a limited-edition capsule collection. The line channels the energy of New York City blending classic New York Yankees iconography with DKNY‘s signature downtown…
Read MoreFrom the Archive: The Rise of 1980s Italian Luxury Rtw Designers
“The Italians have a way of making everything easy,” WWD wrote in 1980, marking the rise of Italian luxury ready-to-wear and Milan’s emergence as its design center, taking over from Rome. Established names familiar to fashion — Giorgio Armani, Missoni and Valentino — were joined by a burgeoning roster of talents whose legacies helped define…
Read MoreThe Awe and Wonder of Holding a Diamond as Big as a Fist
For Tom Moses, it was a peak moment in his career. “Think of something that’s as big as your closed fist — and it’s a diamond that weighs slightly more than one pound. There’s a sense of overwhelming disbelief and excitement that comes over you,” he said. Moses, the executive vice president and chief research…
Read MoreK-Pop Stars Enhypen Reveal the Must-Have Bag Essentials for Their ‘Walk The Line’ Tour
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More It’s been a busy year for Enhypen, who just wrapped their U.S. leg of their third world tour, “Walk The Line” at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The tour…
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