Posts by Kevin Harson
Paraiso Miami Swim Week Secures Legal Trademark Victory for Rights to ‘Miami Swim Week’ Name
Paraiso Miami Swim Week, which has organized the swimwear fashion event for more than 20 years, said it has won a legal ruling in a trademark dispute. The company said that the ruling canceled a trademark registration by DC Swim Week-Miami Swim Week The Shows that allegedly was causing confusion in the market. The Trademark…
Read MoreModa Operandi Partners With The Brazilian Court Hotel for an Exclusive Palm Beach Takeover
Moda Operandi, the luxury e-commerce retailer, is partnering with The Brazilian Court Hotel, a storied Palm Beach destination, for a one-of-a-kind takeover from April 8-12. The collaboration will transform the legendary hotel into a hub of style, beauty and bespoke experiences, featuring sought-after designers and brands from around the globe. Throughout the five-day event, a…
Read MoreThe Best Hair Dryer Will Lock Your Style Without Damage
Hair dryers can be oddly confusing these days. It used to be as simple as grabbing whatever looked reasonable online or in store. But the best hair dryers nowadays have seriously leveled up and we’ve come a long way from hotel room standards. High-efficiency motors, advanced drying technologies (what the heck is ionic?), innovative features,…
Read MoreHow to Start Running: The Ultimate Guide
You’re just getting into running, or you’re running curious, and you have some questions. You want to know how to start running. Or maybe you have been hitting the pavement but you’re looking to increase your speed, or attempt a half-marathon, or just stretch better. Here’s your reference guide for everything from building strength to…
Read MoreMagda Butrym on Celebrating Femininity, Slavic Heritage in H&M Collection
H&M is planting a partnership with a Poland-based designer. On April 24, the Swedish fast-fashion giant will launch its latest collection in collaboration with Magda Butrym, founder of the namesake brand. Combining Butrym’s passion for feminine designs with H&M’s accessible fashion approach, the collection draws inspiration from the “natural beauty of roses,” incorporating the motif…
Read MoreDIFFA Goes to Church With Annual Fundraiser
In an evening filled with dancing drag queens, interior designers donning masks, and the spirit of generosity, DIFFA on Wednesday evening staged its annual fundraiser at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan’s Morningside Heights neighborhood. Also known as the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, DIFFA was founded 40 years ago to fight the…
Read MoreUniqlo’s $150 Suit Defies Inflation, Occasion, and All Logic
For more intel on what to buy from the latest Uniqlo: C drop, start here. For the most part, suits are not what we’d call “value propositions”. Unless you’re subject to the whims of an especially Draconian office dress code, you’re probably not wearing ‘em that frequently—though we wholeheartedly recommend you do—and the best of…
Read MorePrada Nearing Deal for Versace and Jimmy Choo Just as the Market Plunges
Prada has been inching closer and closer to Versace and Jimmy Choo all year. The Italian brand was one of the early bidders on the scene after Capri Holdings tapped Barclays to sell the brands, according to sources who have been following the process. In February, Prada surged to the front of the pack and…
Read MoreThe Beats Powerbeat Pro 2 Headphones Are the Perfect Gym Buddy
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That was Beats’ mindset when it came to its Powerbeat Pro headphones, an excellent pair of buds that were designed for athletes who wanted to continue to listen to their tunes while 100 deep in their set of burpees. Alas, in the tech world, there’s always room for…
Read MoreWhy Print Magazines Will Never Die
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I’ve always wanted to ask you this, but how do you divide your time between the different titles? Obviously you’re a publisher, and you’re doing different things, but are you able to compartmentalize them or does it all feel the same to you? It all feels quite the same. I’m not very good at focusing,…
Read MoreShould You Consider Reverse Dieting?
“In addition, reverse dieting may normalize levels of circulating hormones, such as leptin, which regulates appetite and body weight,” says Antoni, adding that “research shows that leptin, which is produced and excreted by the fat cells in your body, decreases in response to reduced calorie intake. When leptin levels fall, appetite is increased and calorie…
Read MoreScarfing Out With Gucci
Gucci‘s full-court press-on silk scarves rolled into Paris on Wednesday night at a lavish dinner party complete with a giant cube stuffed with blooms, a 9-pound Assouline tome — and actress Julia Garner, star of the Italian brand’s new “Keep It Gucci: The Art of Silk” campaign. Even though she was weary, just off the…
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