Posts by Kevin Harson
Kobe Bryant’s Upgraded Nikes Are Getting a Brand New Christmas Colorway
Among the pantheon of Kobe Bryant sneakers, there are few styles as highly regarded as 2010’s Grinch colorway on his sixth signature model. The bright Green Apple Christmas colorway, which was released again in 2020 and flipped with a Reverse Grinch look in 2023, remains one of the most beloved shoes in the groundbreaking Kobe…
Read MoreStandard & Poor’s Downgrades Saks Global
Standard & Poor’s, in a move that was largely expected, on Friday downgraded Saks Global. The ratings agency downgraded Saks Global to “selective default” from “CC” and its issue-level rating on notes issued in December 2024 to ‘D’ (default) from ‘CC.’ S&P has been concerned about Saks’ liquidity, revenue declines, overdue payments to vendors, and…
Read MoreOasis’ Noel Gallagher Partners With Finlay to Support Young Cancer Patients
While thousands have been waiting years for Oasis’ upcoming concerts in the U.S., singer and songwriter Noel Gallagher is giving fans incentive to stay cool. The 58-year-old has joined forces with British eyewear company Finlay to launch a limited edition of sunglasses called “The Chiltern.” He has worn their shades for years, according to a…
Read MoreFoot Locker Shareholders Approve $2.4 Billion Acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Shareholders for , Inc. voted to approve its previously announced acquisition by Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. at the company’s special meeting of shareholders held on Friday. Under the terms of the merger agreement announced on May 15, Foot Locker shareholders will elect to receive either $24.00 in cash or 0.1168 shares of Dick’s common stock…
Read MoreThe 16 Best Affordable Jewelry Brands for Luxe Style Without the Splurge
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 Investing in quality jewelry pieces doesn’t have to come with a four-figure price tag. The best affordable jewelry brands strike the perfect balance of craftsmanship, style, and accessibility —…
Read MoreJulia Fox Puts Rare Le Silla Hard Rock Sandals in Rotation on ‘Elsbeth’ Set
Julia Fox’s shoe streak on the set of “Elsbeth” in New York has swung from bubble-letter kitsch to pointed severity. On Friday, she alternated between Le Silla’s archival Hard Rock heels and a pair of narrow black boots, a reminder that her on-set footwear lives at the extremes. Julia Fox is seen in rare Le…
Read MoreAsics’ House of Tennis Event Welcomes Novak Djokovic, Showcases Night Energy Collection
When the sky darkens over the U.S. Open tennis courts this year, Asics players will be ready. The athletic brand showcased its Night Energy collection designed for night matches at its Asics House of Tennis event in New York City on Thursday, welcoming Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz and more athletes ahead of the U.S. Open…
Read MoreHow Ulta Beauty Is Defining the Intersection of Beauty and Wellness
Following the success of The Wellness Shop, now almost 5 years old, Ulta is doubling down on the category by significantly expanding its shelf space. Over the next month, about a third of Ulta’s overall fleet will see their wellness offerings increase from 4-to-8 feet to 30-to-45 feet. With this, the retailer is adding to…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Mon Dieu! There’s Fecal Matter in Place Vendôme
A SENSE OF PLACE: With Paris nearly emptied of Parisians in August, Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran had Place Vendôme pretty much to themselves one fine morning recently when they shot the campaign for their debut Matières Fécales collection. She modeled; he snapped away. The iconic square, home to the Ritz hotel and…
Read MoreThe 2025 Most Powerful Beauty Brands
WWD Beauty Inc took a variety of sources into account to compile the 2025 Power Brands list, including our own reporting. For the 2025 iteration of this franchise, we also asked featured brands to provide sales, social media metrics and other quantifications of performance at their disposal. Sales For domestic sales across the mass and…
Read MoreLillian Hirshleifer, a Guiding Force in Fashion, Dies at 97
Lillian Hirshleifer, who along with her late husband Paul, brought designer shopping to Long Island, died Tuesday in her Roslyn, N.Y., apartment. Hirshleifer, 97, died from complications that were brought on by kidney disease, according to her daughter Caryn Hirshleifer, who runs Hirshleifer’s with her sisters Lori Hirshleifer Sills and Shelley Shapiro. Fastidious and a…
Read MoreAriana Madix’s Affordable Silver Stilettos Shine on ‘Today’ Show
Ariana Madix was on hand at the “Today” show on Thursday in silver stilettos to premiere the trailer for the “Love Island USA” Season Seven reunion. The reality TV host was spotted leaving the NBC studios wearing a Prabal Gurung look with Schutz‘s Altina sandal. Ariana Madix GC Images The Altina Sandal is crafted in…
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