Posts by Kevin Harson
EXCLUSIVE: Alaïa Goes Outdoorsy, ‘Cinematic’ for its Summer-Fall 2025 Campaign
MOVIE NIGHT: This season’s fashion campaigns are feeling cinematic, perhaps none more so than Pieter Mulier’s latest effort for Alaïa, with a video version that references a sweep of his favorite movies: Jane Campion’s “The Piano,” “Breaking the Waves” by Lars von Trier, William Wyler’s “Wuthering Heights,” and “Barry Lyndon” by Stanley Kubrick. According to…
Read MoreThe White Company Taps Former Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta Designer for New Clothing Range
LONDON — The White Company, known for its luxurious bedding of brushed or Egyptian cotton in pristine whites and light grays, is brushing up its fashion credentials come September with the launch of a ready-to-wear collection as part of its 30th anniversary. The lifestyle business has tapped designer Sheila McKain as clothing director, who previously…
Read MoreTravis Kelce Teams With American Eagle on Co-branded Collection
Between Tuesday’s blockbuster reveal of his engagement to Taylor Swift, his popular podcast with his brother, and his storied NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce has become a household name. Now the athlete and entrepreneur can add creative director to his résumé. Kelce revealed Wednesday that he is partnering with American Eagle…
Read MoreFrom the Archive: Perry Ellis, Visionary of Modern American Style
“There is very little clothing that hasn’t been done before. It’s the little extras that make them special,” Perry Ellis told WWD in 1976. He proved this with cool, casual designs that refined American style, blending tradition with creative vision — and fun. Ellis’ collections offered a framework for the next wave of American design…
Read MoreAs Dick’s Sporting Goods Works to Close Foot Locker Acquisition Next Month, Concerns Remain Over New Company’s Future
A new athletic retail powerhouse is one step closer to becoming reality. On Tuesday, Dick’s Sporting Goods noted that all required regulatory approvals – including observing the required waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 – to complete the $2.4 billion merger have been met. With the retailer’s path forward made clearer…
Read MoreMaria Sharapova Showcases Custom Version of Nike’s Unreleased Shox Z Sneaker at U.S. Open 2025
Maria Sharapova hit the U.S. Open on Monday in a pair of attention-grabbing shoes, a brand-new iteration of Nike’s divisive Shox silhouette. The Nike Shox Z features the same visible technology in the sole as the original sneaker released in 2000, but comes with a slightly lower heel. The sporty style offers a more formal,…
Read MoreRecipe Excerpt: Curried Tomatoes, Peaches and Cucumbers
Curried Tomatoes, Peaches and Cucumbers From “The Cook’s Garden” by Kevin West. Excerpted by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. Serves 6 to 8 Some summer dishes are not so much…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Chloé’s Fall Campaign Revels in ’70s Hedonism
ENDLESS SUMMER: As Parisians end their summer beach holidays and trickle back into the French capital for “la rentrée,” or the back-to-school period, in English, Chloé is extending the sunny, free-spirited mood with its fall campaign. Photographer David Sims captured American model Grace Hartzel amid the grandeur of a Belle Époque villa, evoking a ’70s…
Read MoreBiotech Beauty Company Debut Raises $20 Million
Biotech beauty company Debut has secured $20 million in investment to enhance its AI-driven ingredient discovery platform and expand its formulation business in Asia. The San Diego-based biotech start-up’s fundraising round was supported by Fine Structure Ventures, EDBI, Wealthberry, L’Oréal, GS Futures, Sandbox Industries and Material Impact, among others. To date, Debut has raised $85…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s Newest Signature Sneaker Gets a Revamp to Look Like His First
Michael Jordan‘s most recent signature sneaker is getting a mashup with his very first. The Air Jordan 40 “Black Toe” sees the recently launched performance basketball sneaker borrow several details from the Air Jordan 1. A Swoosh has been added to the lateral side of the upper, which is usually free of any marks, while…
Read MoreThe 12 Best Hair Gels for Every Texture and Hairstyle, According to Experts
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 Top Hair Gels of 2025 View more + From the slicked-back bun to the glossy wet-hair look that’s trending for the seasons ahead, some of today’s biggest hair trends…
Read MoreCondé Nast Names Aaron Krasdorf as VP, Fashion & Luxury, Sales & Global Key Accounts
Condé Nast has tapped Aaron Kransdorf as vice president, fashion and luxury, U.S. sales and global accounts. He begins in mid-September. Kransdorf returns to Condé Nast to lead Vogue’s revenue and will manage the U.S. business and global key accounts. Most recently, Kransdorf was with Vox Media as head of industry, style and beauty. During…
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