Posts by Kevin Harson
Can Kat Abughazaleh Help Democrats Grow a Spine?
Among the many men Abughazaleh has managed to piss off is one of the most powerful in the country. In 2023, Elon Musk sued Media Matters for defamation after the organization published a report showing that major brands’ ads were appearing alongside pro-Nazi content on X. Last summer, Musk’s lawyers deposed Abughazaleh for, according to…
Read MoreLoveShackFancy’s Signature Floral Pattern Now Graces Stakt’s Yoga Mat
Stakt is releasing a limited-edition yoga mat featuring LoveShackFancy’s signature Forever in Love floral print, combined with their innovative foldable design. This collaboration marks Stakt’s first venture into fashion-related products, expanding beyond their usual wellness offerings. The Forever in Love print is one of LoveShackFancy’s most recognizable and popular floral patterns. It originates from their…
Read MoreRetail’s Crossroads: Plotting a Course to Redefine Success
The retail industry finds itself at a critical inflection point as it grapples with a global trade war, inflationary pressures, shifting consumer behaviors, supply chain disruptions and the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, amid these significant challenges lie opportunities for reinvention, strategic adaptation and innovation — both for landlords and retailers alike. From redefining…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About the Mets’ Collab With New York or Nowhere
James Benesh: Over the past few years, our vision for team merchandise has evolved beyond the standard ballpark apparel. We’ve made a concentrated effort to focus on strategic collabs with culturally relevant, fashion-forward lifestyle brands. That’s allowed us to expand and offer a much wider array of female offerings and streetwear pieces. This started with…
Read MoreThe Best Christopher Nolan Movies, Definitively Ranked
Isn’t it kind of nice to have a designated last-place dweller on this list that likely won’t bother anybody? Surely there are some Following partisans, and there’s plenty to like about Christopher Nolan’s debut; before you even get to the hooky budget-noir premise – an aspiring novelist starts following people at random and meets a…
Read MoreJonathan Anderson is Confirmed at Dior Men
Jonathan Anderson is Kim Jones‘s successor at Dior Men and will present his first collection during Paris Fashion Week in June, Bernard Arnault announced at the LVMH annual shareholders meeting on Thursday. The chairman and ceo of the French luxury giant was responding to a question from a shareholder about who would succeed Jones, who…
Read MoreHermès Sales Growth Slows to 7.2 Percent in Q1
PARIS – Amid the luxury slowdown, Hermès International showed continued strength with sales in the first quarter up 7 percent at constant exchange rates to 4.13 billion euros. The numbers fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations, which had forecast the gain at 8 percent to 4.2 billion. While Hermès has outpaced its French luxury rivals…
Read MoreSwiss Watch Exports Return to Growth As China Slump Slows In March
PARIS — Is it the inflection point for Swiss watches? Exports in March grew by 1.5 percent in value to 2.1 billion Swiss francs despite a 4.8 percent slump in volume, according to figures released by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry on Thursday. This amounted to a first quarter that shank 1.1 percent…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Ulta Beauty Appoints Lauren Brindley as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer
Ulta Beauty has appointed Lauren Brindley as its new chief merchandising and digital officer, effective June 3. Brindley, who most recently served as CEO of Revolution Beauty, previously held senior leadership roles at Walgreens and Boots UK. She succeeds Monica Arnaudo, who announced her plans to retire in November. “I am truly honored to join…
Read MoreWWD’s Nine Best Timepieces From Watches and Wonders 2025
Anniversaries galore, feats of engineering, a surfeit of blue and the heart-racing appeal of Formula 1: congratulations and complications were in order at this year’s Watches and Wonders in Geneva. Here, WWD’s editors name their favorites from a fair that offered watches in all shapes and sizes. Best Instant Classic: Patek Philippe Cubitus The first…
Read MoreAt Watches and Wonders 2025, Executives Work Through Macro Complications
GENEVA — The latest edition of the Watches and Wonders fair was ready to symbolize the watchmaking industry’s rebound. Rallying after a choppy 2024, the sector looked poised aimed to tap into the power of positive thinking against despite the volatile social and economic backdrop. A free-trade agreement signed with Thailand in January also read…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Autry Opens First Flagship in London’s Soho
MILAN — Autry, the sneakers brand rooted in the vintage Americana aesthetic, is making its retail debut. The footwear label, best known for its hero Medalist sneakers, is opening its first stand-alone flagship on London’s Beak Street on Thursday. In the first half of 2025 it will also unveil a boutique in Paris. The sneaker…
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