Posts by Kevin Harson
Issa Rae Puts a Metallic Twist on the Strappy Sandal Trend at Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival
Issa Rae gave the strappy sandal trend a metallic update on Saturday at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, arriving in Stuart Weitzman’s Georgie 100 heels in liquid metallic leather. The gold leather straps traced a clean line across the toes and midfoot, each one fastened with a small, angular buckle. Another set crisscrossed…
Read MoreJennifer Hudson Dials up Shine With Rhinestone Pumps at Whitney Houston 40th Gala
Jennifer Hudson opted for high-shine footwear at the Whitney Houston 40th Anniversary in Music and Entertainment Gala on Saturday in Atlanta. The EGOT winner, who also performed at the event, arrived in a pair of silver pointed-toe pumps completely covered in rhinestones. The shoes featured a sleek, tapered silhouette, with vamps densely set in round-cut…
Read MoreThis New Tribute Sneaker Is Coming Out for Kobe Bryant’s Birthday
On Aug. 23, Nike will release the third “Halo” tribute sneaker for Kobe Bryant in celebration of what would have been the late basketball legend’s 47th birthday. After applying the angelic all-white theme to the Kobe 8 and Kobe 9 models in 2023 and 2024, respectively, this year will highlight the Nike Kobe 3 Protro.…
Read MoreRosé Adds White Flip-Flops to Her String of Summer Thong Sandals in Milan
Rosé kept her footwear understated in Milan on Friday, continuing a summer run of flip-flop silhouettes. The Blackpink singer stepped out in a low-profile white pair with slim, rounded straps and a flat black sole, lightly molded to the foot. The thong shape sat close to the ground, free of logos or hardware, giving the…
Read MoreTracee Ellis Ross Keeps Her Architectural Heel Run Going in Givenchy’s Sculpted Pumps at Martha’s Vineyard
Tracee Ellis Ross continued her run of sculptural footwear on Friday at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, attending the screening of her new project “Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross” at the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center in Massachusetts. The actor and producer grounded her look in Givenchy’s Sculpted pumps, crafted from glossy…
Read MoreDoechii Leans Into Preppy Edge With Miu Miu Penny Loafers at Outside Lands
Doechii kept her festival footwear sharp on day one of Outside Lands, performing in Miu Miu’s brushed leather penny loafers with the brand’s ribbed grey crew socks. The loafers, cut in polished black leather, featured a rounded toe, tonal topstitching and a saddle strap finished with Miu Miu’s gold-embossed logo plate. A low stacked heel…
Read MoreThis New Jordan Shoe Is Being Compared to Timberland’s Iconic Work Boot
From dad shoes to skate sneakers and even loafer mules, Nike, Inc.’s Jordan Brand has shown versatility by crossing into nearly every footwear category this year. With a season shift approaching, the Michael Jordan-led label will soon introduce a new addition to its arsenal, this time in the form of a rugged winter boot. And…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s New Dad Shoe Is Coming Soon in a Vibrant ‘Pink Blast’ Colorway
Add another color to the upcoming Jordan Brand dad shoe lineup. The Michael Jordan-fronted label will soon release its chunky new Trunner O/S sneaker in a wide variety of looks including a Pink Blast style which gets its best look yet thanks to official Nike e-commerce images. With a full colorway of Wolf Gray/Pink Blast/Neutral…
Read MoreWilly Chavarria, Adidas Issue Apology to Oaxaca Community Over Adidas Shoe
Willy Chavarria officially apologized to the people of Oaxaca on Saturday after the slip-on shoe he designed with Adidas unleashed a string of online criticism. In a statement sent to WWD, the Mexican-American designer said: “To the people of Oaxaca — I want to speak from the heart about the Oaxaca slip-on I created with…
Read MoreHow Human Hair Became the Star of Chappell Roan’s Latest Music Video
In the recently released music video for her latest hit, titled “The Subway,” Chappell Roan fused her idiosyncratic strawberry-ginger hair with her fashion, dressing in a custom Todd Thomas jacket and skirt set inspired by Maison Margiela’s 2009 hair coats. The 27-year-old “Pink Pony Club” singer, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, hid under the mop of…
Read MoreGaurav Gupta Taps René Caovilla as Exclusive Shoe Partner for Bridal Collection
Indian fashion house Gaurav Gupta has tapped Italian footwear brand René Caovilla as the exclusive shoe partner for its Quantum Entanglement bridal show, which took place in Mumbai during bridal week on Friday. The collaboration between the two brands resulted in seven shoes featuring authentic Indian textiles and traditional embroidery, and they showcase extra embellishment…
Read MoreSkechers Beat Expectations in Q2 as Shoe Firm Continues on Path to Go Private
Skechers quietly released its second quarter earnings after the market closed on Friday as the company continues its work to go private. The Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based footwear company reported net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 of $2.44 billion, a 13.1 percent increase from $2.16 billion the same time last year. These results…
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