Posts by Kevin Harson
Michael Kors Returns to ‘Project Runway’ as a Guest Judge, Plus Talking About the Steep Decline in Luxury Sales and Marc Jacobs Up for Sale for $1 Billion
In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and fashion director Alex Badia sat down with Michael Kors to discuss his fashion-obsessed childhood and ascent to the industry as well as his return to “Project Runway,” filmed at the renovated and recently reopened Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. “I always…
Read MoreJohnnie-O to Create Fan Gear for NFL Through New Licensing Deal
Count Johnnie-O as the latest brand to sign a deal with the National Football League. Under the terms of the agreement, the West Coast preppy-inspired brand will create a collection of officially licensed products for all 32 teams. The line will feature 29 styles for men and women including polos, quarter-zips and other lifestyle apparel…
Read MoreMarc Jacobs Gets in on the Thin-Soled Sneaker Trend With New Styles Available Now
At this point, it’s not a matter of which brands have produced their own take on the thin-sole sneaker trend, but rather which haven’t. From athletic to designer footwear, nearly every brand has gotten in on the action with at least one version of the look. The latest name to join the fray is none…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Actress Deepika Padukone’s Beauty Brand 82°E Launches Distribution Partnership with the PCA Companies
Deepika Padukone, the actress and global ambassador for Cartier, is hoping to put her beauty brand, 82°E, on the fast track to global retail success through a new partnership with the PCA Companies, which was announced. The Mumbai-based self care company, pronounced 82 East, originally launched in 2021 as a direct-to-consumer brand selling exclusively on…
Read MoreZalando Q2 Revenues Rise 7.3%, Full-Year Guidance Adjusted
BERLIN– German online retailing giant Zalando continued to grow in the second quarter, with group revenues rising 7.3 percent to 2.83 billion euros over the three-month period. The second-quarter growth mirrors first quarter success and Zalando’s group revenues for the year so far total 5.25 billion euros, an increase of 7.6 percent compared to the…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Midi Health Is Expanding Beyond Its Medical Offering With Supplements for Midlife Support
Midi Health is entering the supplement market. The women’s health platform focused on midlife on Wednesday launched its supplement line, which includes Daily Cortisol Support, $50, Daily Brain Boost, $35, and Daily Fiber+, $55. According to industry sources, Midi Health’s supplement line could exceed $30 million in sales its first year on the market. This…
Read MoreKylie Jenner Ups Her Flip-flop Game With Supersized ERL Platforms
Kylie Jenner has been bouncing around Europe and Los Angeles in a variety of flip-flops and thong sandals this summer. The always-trendy reality star took it a step further, sliding on a pair of supersize platform flip-flops by ERL to head to a photo shoot for her brand Khy. Jenner shared a behind-the-scenes look at…
Read MoreI.Am.Gia Collaborates With Viral Instagram Account Not Thirst Traps on Y2K-inspired Capsule Collection
I.Am.Gia announces its new collaboration with the Instagram account Not Thirst Traps. The collection features Y2K-inspired pieces from the cult-favorite, Australia-based brand and the viral social media account. The I.Am.Gia x Not Thirst Traps collection emerges at the intersection of trendy fashion statements, Y2K style and online culture, with T-shirts embossed with irreverent, cheeky turns…
Read MoreHugo Boss Sales Rise in Q2, Operating Profit Up 15%
BERLIN – German menswear specialist Hugo Boss managed to hold onto growth in the second quarter of 2025. The brand saw sales rise 1 percent on a currency adjusted basis to 1.01 billion euros between April and June. That was slightly above expectations. Market analysts had expected Hugo Boss to bring in around 998 million…
Read MoreCandice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls Star in Anne Klein’s Fall Campaign
Anne Klein is featuring Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls together in their fall campaign. Both real-life best friends, the campaign is a tribute to women who balance careers and personal missions with elegance and who lift each other up along the way. Joan Smalls for Anne Klein. Courtesy of Anne Klein “For fall/winter ’25, we…
Read MoreDyson Launches Omega, First Hair Care Range With ‘Homegrown’ Ingredient
LONDON — James Dyson, a master of invention and reinvention, on Tuesday unveiled Omega, a new hair care range that, for the first time, marries his passion for farming with beauty. It’s no secret that Dyson is the maker of some of the world’s most sought-after home appliances, including vacuums, fans and hair dryers, but…
Read MoreJenna Ortega’s Latest Red Sole Moment Features Parisian-inspired Ballet Pumps During ‘Wednesday’ Promotion
Jenna Ortega lifted up a business-ready Willy Chavarria look with a pair of towering Christian Louboutin pumps for an appearance on “Good Morning America” in New York City on Monday, adding another platform look to her “Wednesday” promotion wardrobe. Jenna Ortega is seen arriving at “Good Morning America” on Aug. 4, 2025 in New York.…
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