Business
Intuit Expands Its IDEAS Small Business Program Across Nine U.S. Cities
Intuit is expanding on its Invest, Develop, Empower, Accelerate and Scale program this year, in partnership with the National Urban…
Kevin Harson
Kevin Harson is an editor for Cosmopolitan Canada, focusing primarily on business and entrepreneurship.
His work explores emerging companies, entrepreneurial trends, innovation, and developments shaping the business landscape.
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Business
Levi’s Is Taming the Beast of Corporate Reinvention
The corporate reinvention is a fickle beast. One can be set off by a new chief executive officer, the passage of time or some retail…
Culture
Ben Ahlers on ‘The Gilded Age,’ Being a Meme and His Journey From Iowa to HBO Stardom
One thing about being part of a prime HBO series: the chances of going viral for something, at some point, are high. “I’ve said this…
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Hoka Launches Global Running Campaign ‘Together, We Fly Higher’ With Paralympic Gold Medalist Grace Norman
Hoka has tapped Paralympic gold medalist Grace Norman for a new global running campaign dubbed “Together, We Fly Higher.” Launched…
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Saks Hosts Summer Dinner in the Hamptons
Saks Fifth Avenue hosted its annual summer dinner in the Hamptons on Thursday evening, this year held at the Watermill Center. The guest…
Fashion
How Jane Birkin Helped Design Hermès’ Most Popular Handbag: Her Inspiration, Royalties and the $10 Million Bag
Jane Birkin‘s original Hermès Birkin sold for $10.1 million at Sotheby’s in Paris on Thursday, breaking the previous bidding record by…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Puig, Home of Creativity’ Book Celebrates the Company’s 110-Plus Years
PARIS – Puig is celebrating its more than 110 years of existence with a new book, called “Puig, Home of Creativity.” The 148-page tome…
Business
Tiffany & Co.’s Biggest Store in Asia Bows in Tokyo
TOKYO — Tiffany & Co. is going big in Japan, as it opens its largest store in Asia on Friday. Located in the ritzy Ginza district of the…
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Celebrity-Loved Brand Freja Just Dropped the New Bag Every Fashion Insider Is About to Be Carrying
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. When…
Business
Converse’s New CEO Aaron Cain Is a 21-Year Nike Veteran
Nike‘s challenged Converse division has a new CEO. Aaron Cain, a 21-year Nike Inc. veteran, is taking over the top job at Converse. He…
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This Blue Big Bubble Nike Air Max 95 Could Be a Consolation if You Miss Out on the Levi’s Collaboration
The Levi’s x Nike Air Max 95, which got its initial release on Thursday and will drop again Friday, has been one of the high points for a…
Business
Returns, Refunds and the Fight for Loyalty
What happens “beyond buy” is no longer a consumer experience afterthought; it’s a strategic and financial imperative. Returns, refunds and…
Business
L’Oréal Denies Claims Of Hong Kong Office Closure, Layoffs
After news began circulating earlier this week that L’Oréal is considering merging its Hong Kong office with its Mainland China…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Fendi’s Latest High Jewelry Collection Taps Fountains – and the Future
PARIS — What’s a milestone celebration without an exuberant display evoking the idea of bursting with joy? Fendi continued its centenary…
Fashion
Maison Margiela Artisanal Fall 2025 Couture: Dark, Daring and DIY
“To do a show after John is not easy, we are all working very hard,” Renzo Rosso said before Glenn Martens’ debut at Maison Margiela on…
Culture
In ‘Semele,’ Heartbreak Is Dressed Up in Lace and Diamonds
LONDON — No opera is short of heartbreak, but in “Semele,” sorrow is wrapped in beautiful fabrics. The Handel opera from 1744 has been…
Business
Australian Luxury Design Brand Paloma Editions Enters U.S. Market
MILAN — Australian design firm Paloma Editions, which was founded in 2023 as an antidote to consumerist style, grew its sales to $10…
Culture
Skeletons, Tears and Lobsters: Schiaparelli Exhibition to Open in 2026
LONDON — The Victoria & Albert Museum’s next fashion exhibition will take a surreal turn. “Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art” will be…
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EXCLUSIVE: Rabanne Is Leaning Further Into Music — and Issuing a Remix Challenge
Upon hearing the opening snippet of “Listen to the Music” by Judy Carter, an almost-forgotten disco track from 1983, French music producer…
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EXCLUSIVE: Parker Thatch Names Joyce Lee First Creative Director
Parker Thatch, the Northern California accessories brand, has named Joyce Lee its first creative director. Founded in 2002 by Irene Chen…
Business
The TikTok-Viral Coach Kisslock Bag That Sold Out in Minutes Is Finally Back in Stock Today
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
Fashion
Kim Kardashian Revives Her Hot Pink Balenciaga Tradition During Paris Couture Week
Kim Kardashian referenced her longtime collaboration with Demna through her outfit while visiting Balenciaga‘s Paris headquarters on…
Fashion
Angela Bassett Gives the Clear Heels Trend a Modern Twist at Stephane Rolland’s Fall 2025 Couture Show
Angela Bassett modeled a unique set of platform sandals at Stephane Rolland’s fall 2025 couture show in Paris on Tuesday, which she…
Lifestyle
Zuhair Murad Resort 2026: Seize the Day (Wear)
For his latest resort collection, Zuhair Murad looked into the light with an expanded daywear range. It was a notable shift for the brand,…