Posts by Kevin Harson
Marquee Looks to Buy Dockers From Levi’s: Sources
Marquee Brands is closing in on Dockers. Sources said the brand management company was in exclusive talks with Levi Strauss & Co. to buy the khaki specialist. Levi’s, which under chief executive officer Michelle Gass is focusing more than ever on its namesake brand and women’s, said in October that it had hired Bank of…
Read MoreLululemon CEO Calvin McDonald Projects Only ‘Modest’ U.S. Growth This Year
The economy has come for Lululemon Athletica Inc. While the active powerhouse seemed able to float above such prosaic concerns year after year, it is now subject to gravity again. There were signs that was starting to happen last year, when the brand stumbled by failing to offer enough newness in its assortment. Now —…
Read MoreLuxury Kitchens Firm Arclinea Celebrates 100 Years With Book, Scholarship
MILAN — Luxury kitchens firm Arclinea, which was founded in 1925 in Codogno, Italy, has turned the focus to supporting young culinary talent. As a part of its centennial this year, 100 images by French photographer Amélie Ambroise lensed for the occasion will be available for purchase at artsy.net. The company told WWD on Thursday…
Read MoreThirteen Lune’s Nyakio Grieco Sued by Investor, Relevance Ventures
Venture Capital firm Relevance Ventures has filed a civil lawsuit against Nyakio Grieco, cofounder of beauty retailer Thirteen Lune, and others in Superior Court in Los Angeles, alleging misappropriation of company funds, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Grieco responded to the claims through her attorney, Jeremy Stamelman of Keller Anderle Scolnick, in a statement…
Read MoreWould You Pay $4,000 for the Chance to Buy a $650 Golf Shirt?
Jon Buscemi’s love of golf began during what he describes as a period of boredom. In the wake of his two previous sneaker endeavors—Gourmet and Buscemi—he became what he calls a “kind of consultant retired guy,” providing design support and investment to companies like the buzzy LA sandwich shop Uncle Paulie’s Deli and the truffle-infused…
Read MoreThe 8 Best Shoes to Power Your Way Through Hyrox, the Year’s Most Popular Race
If you’re looking for the best shoes for Hyrox, you probably already know what it is. But for the uninitiated, Hyrox is a race series that combines running with functional fitness movements like sled pushes, sandbag lunges, and farmer’s carries—and has become one of the fastest-growing sporting events globally, with an estimated 650,000 people expected…
Read MoreTo Live Longer, Do These Things
These are: Mitochondrial Biogenesis: “Exercise stimulates the production of new mitochondria, increasing energy metabolism and reducing oxidative stress, key to slowing aging at the cellular level,” says Patel. Insulin Sensitivity: “Regular physical activity improves the body’s responsiveness to insulin, aiding blood sugar regulation and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, a condition linked to…
Read MoreHoshi of Seventeen Inspires Diesel’s Newest Capsule Collection
Diesel‘s creative director Glenn Martens is honoring brand ambassador Hoshi with a capsule collection inspired by the K-pop star’s “creative spirit,” the label announced on Thursday. The 14-piece collection includes oversize hoodies, T-shirts, denim, baseball caps, jewelry and bags. Hoshi x Diesel Courtesy The bag features silver chain link charms that spell out Diesel and…
Read MoreThe Best Acne Treatment for Every Kind of Breakout
Unfortunately for many men, acne long outstays its (relatively speaking) pubescent welcome. The sheer volume of acne treatment types makes the matter all the more difficult to deal with—as if the mysterious cause of an adult breakout weren’t enough to ponder. As with most problems in life, the solution to ceaseless spots tends not to…
Read MoreFurniture Group MillerKnoll to Offset Tariff Impact With Strategic Pricing, Supply Chain Adjustments
MILAN — As U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy evolves, furniture companies around the world are armoring up to safeguard their earnings amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Zeeland, Mich.-based MillerKnoll, whose portfolio includes American brands Knoll, Herman Miller, Design Within Reach and Holly Hunt, as well Copenhagen-based Muuto and textile firm Maharam, is one such firm. On…
Read MoreThe Best Vibrators for Men Are Ready to Rumble
Before we dive into the best vibrators for men, let us clue you in to one of the best-kept secrets about human sexuality: We’re all much more alike than we are different. Most of us enjoy pleasure and orgasms, for example—and most of us can enjoy vibration, too. Yep, it’s true: Despite vibrators often being…
Read MoreJeremy Scott Collaborates With SpoiledChild on New Wellness Capsule Collection With Futuristic Chrome and Turquoise Space Designs
Jeremy Scott is ready for liftoff. The designer has followed up his partnership with wellness brand SpoiledChild with a new collaboration featuring wellness goods packaged in Scott’s whimsical designs inspired by space travel. “Growing up, my curiosity was my escape. My imagination let me explore a world that didn’t exist yet until I created it.…
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