Posts by Kevin Harson
Robert Wun Spring 2026 Couture: Fashion as Armor
It’s been an extremely diverse spring couture season, ranging from featherlight chiffon Chanel suits of perhaps a few ounces to Robert Wun’s bulging white bridal gown embroidered with roughly 3 million glass beads and weighing in at roughly 92 pounds. Wun’s storytelling is also on the heavy side, in the register of dystopia and sci-fi…
Read MoreChina Recovery Seen as Key to Luxury’s Return To Mid Single-Digit Growth
A new Bernstein report finds that while discretionary spending is beginning to recover, the luxury sector will continue to face turbulence and reshuffling as Chinese consumers — particularly younger shoppers — reassess their outlook. “Moderating luxury demand growth has led to higher competition and helped open the door to challengers,” Bernstein argues in the report…
Read MoreSephora CEO Guillaume Motte Outlines Global Ambitions
This week, the executive leadership team of Sephora has descended on New York for its first global brand summit, where chief executive officer Guillaume Motte will share his strategic vision with about 200 brands. The goal: To solidify Sephora’s standing as the retail partner of choice in a landscape that is increasingly competitive and nuanced…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Interparfums Inc. Picks Up Licenses for David Beckham, Nautica
Authentic Brands Group has selected a previous collaborator to hold the fragrance licenses for David Beckham and Nautica. Interparfums Inc. has picked up the licenses for both brands. It comes just days after Authentic Brands Group finalized its acquisition of 51 percent of the entity that owns all and licenses all of Guess’ intellectual property.…
Read MoreElie Saab Couture Spring 2026: All That Glitters
Elie Saab served up gilded glamour in a collection that drew on the jet-set that partied around the Mediterranean, from Milos to Marrakech, in the 1970s and the hedonistic spirit they brought along with their luggage. The show’s palette was dominated by metallic golds, bronze and milk chocolate tones, with a single pop of purple…
Read MoreKelly Rowland Squares Up in Stella McCartney’s Sculptural Heels
Kelly Rowland wore a monochrome outfit to a screening of her new movie “Relationship Goals” in Atlanta on Tuesday. The actress was outfitted in Stella McCartney, wearing a structured ivory ensemble, matching the look with the brand’s square-toe heels. Kelly Rowland attends the “Relationship Goals” Atlanta screening at Regal Atlantic Station on Tuesday in Atlanta.…
Read MoreSaint Laurent Men’s Fall 2026: Heating Up Tailoring
People sometimes rib PR guru Lucien Pagès for always wearing a pea coat during cold-weather fashion weeks. But on Tuesday night, he wore one by Saint Laurent and its sleek, elongated cut and light-absorbing black wool cast a different allure, free of any sailor associations and oozing that after-dark, smoky Saint Laurent vibe. Anthony Vaccarello’s…
Read MoreRhone Launching Resale Platform: ReRhone
Rhone is the latest company to get into the resale business. On Wednesday, the performance apparel brand will launch reRhone, a new company-owned resale site, in partnership with Archive, a technology platform that specializes in branded resale merchandise. The site will offer inventory from select customer returns that have been verified by the company to…
Read MoreConnor Storrie and François Arnaud Heat Up the Saint Laurent Show
Any heated rivalry was put to bed — between Connor Storrie and François Arnaud at the Saint Laurent show, that is. The actors, who costar in the Canadian hockey drama “Heated Rivalry,” attended the brand’s show in Paris on Tuesday night. To say the series is an unexpected hit is an understatement. Did Storrie ever…
Read MoreKate Hudson Talks Oscars; Elizabeth Debicki Swaps Athleisure for Armani
At Tuesday night’s Giorgio Armani Privé show, Kate Hudson was feeling a little hoarse, joking that it had less to do with the 12-hour flight from Los Angeles and more to do with the fact that she had “spent the last week screaming” following her Oscar nomination for “Song Sung Blue.” It’s been 25 years…
Read MoreBTIG Analyst Sees Path for Nike Comeback in Greater China Market
Following Nike Inc.’s top leadership changes in China, BTIG analyst Robert Drbul is optimistic about the firm’s strategic approach to the region. Nike a week ago named Cathy Sparks the new vice president and general manager of Nike’s Greater China region. A 25-year Nike veteran who was recently vice president and general manager of APLA…
Read MoreKate Middleton Wears Holland Cooper Blazer
Kate Middleton highlighted a string of British brands from Holland Cooper to Jigsaw during her visit to Family Action’s Children’s Trauma Therapy Service on Tuesday in Bradford, England. The Princess of Wales kept her attire mostly monochrome, wearing a coordinated power suiting moment in shades of brown. Middleton’s look consisted of a double-breasted blazer in…
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