Posts by Kevin Harson
American Express, Katie Boulter Team on Tennis-inspired Charm Collection
LONDON — The 2025 Wimbledon Championships kicked off with a heat wave, but even the potential of rain over the weekend can’t dampen the spirits on Center Court or Court One. Guests attending the tennis matches can now take their strawberry hearts, racquets and SW19 tags home with them as part of Amex’s Tennis Charm…
Read MoreJonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut Yielded More Than a Billion Views
TRAFFIC PATTERNS: The curiosity about Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut was real. According to the fashion house, more than a million people followed the livestream of the fashion show, staged in a giant structure in front of the Hôtel des Invalides, home to Napoleon’s tomb. In total, Dior achieved more than a billion views on social…
Read MoreKate Middleton Pairs Earth Tones in Ralph Lauren and Blazé Milano for Hospital Visit in Colchester
Kate Middleton paid a visit to the Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital on Wednesday in Colchester, England. The British royal family member, who has taken on more public royal engagements since completing her chemotherapy treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer in September, spent some time speaking with staff and planting flowers in the garden.…
Read MoreAdrian Cheng Resigns From Non-Executive Director Role
Adrian Cheng, the fashion investor and third-generation heir to New World Development, one of Hong Kong‘s largest real estate companies, has resigned from his role as non-executive director, effective July 1. Cheng will “devote more time on public services and other personal commitments,” the company wrote in a filing. “Dr. Cheng has confirmed that he…
Read MoreKenneth Cole, The Onion Collaborate on The Headline Collection to Raise Awareness for Mental Health
Kenneth Cole Productions and The Onion, the satirical news publication, have come together for The Headline Collection, a limited-edition line of apparel and accessories designed to raise awareness for mental health and encourage conversation. One hundred percent of proceeds from the collection will be donated to the Mental Health Coalition, supporting their mission to end…
Read MoreHere’s How to Watch ‘Project Runway’ Season 21
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 It’s a great day for fashion lovers everywhere because the trailer for Season 21 of “Project Runway” was just released… and we’re already marking our calendars for the iconic…
Read MoreTariff Fears Prompted Some Shoe Firms To Get Out of China Fast: But Did They Move Too Quickly?
Getting out of China was probably the right move for firms against the specter of a 145 percent tariff rate, but the added costs will mean lower full-year profits. Most shoe firms pulled their guidance for the year when they posted first quarter earnings results. That was primarily due to uncertainty over tariffs and some…
Read MoreAsos Deletes Accounts of Shoppers With Excessive Returns
As of June, Asos has begun enforcing its fair use policy by permanently deleting accounts of customers who return items at a rate significantly higher than average. The crackdown has gone viral on TikTok, where shoppers have been sharing screenshots of their account closure notices. “Your Asos account is being closed,” says the account closure…
Read MoreJulia Fox Leans Into Wacky Shoe Trend for Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2026 Show With Long-toe Satin Pumps
Julia Fox is no stranger to wearing a wacky shoe, so she fit right in at the Marc Jacobs 2026 fashion show at the New York Public Library on Monday in Manhattan. “The Trainer” star arrived at the event wearing a pair of long-toe satin pumps in a flattering rose gold hue. Julia Fox Getty…
Read MoreVictoria Beckham, Safilo Group Ink 10-Year License
MILAN – Victoria Beckham and Safilo Group have signed a 10-year global licensing agreement for the design, manufacturing and distribution of eyewear collections for the designer’s namesake brand until December 2035. The full eyewear range – both optical and sun – will be unveiled for the spring 2026 season, hitting the market in January next…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Fairly Cofounder Launches Beauty Brand Firn
PARIS — What might the Jimmy Fairly of beauty be like? It is Firn, the brainchild of Sacha Bostoni, who cofounded that pioneering eyewear brand 14 years ago. “It’s product first, a good brand and good price,” he said. “If you do that — you can do anything. You see Jimmy Fairly bags all over…
Read MoreMarc Jacobs Fall 2025: A Fashion Dream
The fashion crowd was back at the New York Public Library on Monday night ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend to revel in Marc Jacobs latest collection of dreamlike Victorian beauties. Per usual, Jacobs’ show notes set the stage for the five minute fall collection runway show of concise 19 looks, which each…
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