Posts by Kevin Harson
Alice + Olivia Reintroduces Handbags With Artful Celebration at Stacey Bendet’s Upper West Side Apartment
Stacey Bendet, founder and chief executive officer of Alice + Olivia, welcomed guests into her Upper West Side apartment Thursday night to celebrate the reintroduction of her artful handbag collection. Bendet said she stopped designing handbags during the pandemic and decided to bring them back this year. The Alicia Shoulder Bag from Alice + Olivia…
Read MoreHaworth Lifestyle Readies for Acquisitions as It Nears 1 Billion Euros in Sales
MILAN — Haworth Lifestyle, which is home to top European furniture and home firms Poltrona Frau, Cassina, Cappellini and Zanotta, is gearing up to expand its market share. Now that Flos B&B Italia is reportedly ready to sell off parts of its business, Haworth Lifestyle appears to have an advantage in the European design market.…
Read MoreWill the Trump Tariffs Make Buying New Clothes More Expensive?
On Wednesday, in a Rose Garden ceremony complete with colorful visual aids and an executive order signed in Sharpie, President Trump made good on one of the central promises of his election campaign by introducing an expansive set of tariffs on more than 180 countries—in other words, basically all of them, including a few uninhabited…
Read MoreCindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber Bring Mother-daughter Glamour in Black Dresses to Broadway Opening Night of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’
Cindy Crawford and her daughter, Kaia Gerber, arrived in mother-daughter coords for the Broadway opening night of “Good Night, and Good Luck” on Thursday in New York City. The two models were joined by Crawford’s husband and Gerber’s father, Rande Gerber, as they posed for photos ahead of the show. For the special occasion, both women put…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Serena Williams Talks Wyn Beauty’s One-year Anniversary and Shopify Partnership Ahead of Two-day Pop-up Event in Los Angeles
Serena Williams marks a major milestone in her post-professional tennis career. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and decorated athlete celebrates one year since her makeup label Wyn Beauty launched in April 2024. For the special occasion, Williams’ Wyn Beauty will host a two-day pop-up event in Los Angeles on April 11 and April 12. One…
Read More5 Can’t-Miss Menswear Drops to Kickstart Your Spring Wardrobe
April has arrived, warmer weather is just around the corner, and it’s officially time to break out the lightweight jackets and other covetable spring garms—from crisp button-downs and flowy trousers to airy knits and cushy loafers. And if you’re ready for a complete wardrobe refresh, you’re in luck: a slew of excellent IYKYK designers all…
Read MoreThe Best Fisherman Sandals Cover Your Toes and Cool Your Soles
A few years ago, trawling the web for the best fisherman sandals money can buy would’ve been a tough, thankless task. The strappy leather silhouette, which originated on the Mediterranean coast, simply couldn’t get near the dominance of clogs, Birkenstock sandals, or slip-on loafers. But then, all of that changed. Fisherman sandals—hallmarked by a closed-toe…
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week Axes June Edition, Doubles Down Showroom Support in Paris
LONDON — A tough start for incoming chief executive officer Laura Weir; the British Fashion Council said on Friday that there will be no stand-alone London Fashion Week in June. In response to the evolving fashion landscape and feedback from the BFC’s community of designers and brands, the BFC said it will instead double down on…
Read MoreThe 24 Best New Watches From Watches and Wonders 2025
Patek’s new Calatrava is right on time to catch the swell. While Patek’s ultra-classic 96, which was produced in heavy quantities between 1932 and 1973, has always been popular, it feels particularly interesting right now. “The era of the hype watch is waning, and the seeming resurgence of the 96 feels like a back-to-basics moment…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Maesa Is Entering Intimate Wellness Category With New Brand Niches & Nooks Launching at Target
Maesa is entering the intimate wellness category. On Sunday, the incubator is launching its first intimate wellness brand Niches & Nooks, aptly named as it addresses the nooks and crannies of the body. The pH-friendly and dermatologist- and OB-GYN-tested lineup includes 14 stock keeping units, all $13, and will be available at all Target doors…
Read MoreAquazzura Ventures in Hospitality With First Bar at Hotel de Russie in Rome
MILAN — Aquazzura is taking its first — high-heeled — step into hospitality. The luxury footwear brand has partnered with one of the jewels in Rocco Forte Hotels’ crown, the famed Hotel de Russie in Rome, to develop the first Aquazzura Bar. Opening this month and operating through November, every day from 5 p.m. to midnight,…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Casablanca to Open in Beverly Hills in July
Casablanca is opening shop in Beverly Hills, WWD has learned exclusively. Founded by Charaf Tajer in 2018, blending elements of streetwear with luxury fashion, the brand is sold in more than 300 stores worldwide. In May, Casablanca will unveil its first retail location in a 4,800-square-foot space in Paris, where it’s based. The Beverly Hills…
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