Posts by Kevin Harson
Noah Opens 199, an Elevated Retail Experience on Mulberry Street
If you’ve got the space, put it to good use. That could be the mantra for Noah, the buzzy New York-based brand founded by Brendon Babenzien and his wife, Estelle Bailey-Babenzien, in 2015. It’s been more than a year since they managed to secure the storefront at 199 Mulberry Street, next door to their SoHo…
Read MoreNu Metal Will Never Be Cool. That’s Why I Love It
It doesn’t matter what I say to defend a band like Korn. I can—and often do—make the claim that they are the most influential rock group of the last 30 years, shaping an arc of experimentation with funk, jazz, rap, and hip-hop that pushed the genre into new territory. I can say that they have…
Read MoreCrocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s Son Robert Irwin Stars in Wild-themed Underwear Campaign for Australian Brand Bonds’ U.S. Debut
Bonds, an Australian underwear brand operating since 1915, is officially debuting in the U.S. market. The announcement came on Thursday, accompanied by the release of a wild-themed campaign featuring conservationist Robert Irwin, also known as the son of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. “Bonds has a long history of celebrating Aussie talent in our…
Read MoreIn the Market for Cowboy Boots? Get ‘Em From One of These Brands
Fun fact: Some styles even use leather from Mr. Lauren’s Colorado ranch. How cool is that? RRL’s lineup of boots has its core players that return every season, but the limited edition boots are what true Lauren-ophiles obsess over. RRL Limited-Edition Leather Boot RRL Plainview Suede Chelsea Boot Unmarked Boots As the name would suggest,…
Read MoreCan Cowboy Fever Make Bull Riding the Next UFC?
The final event, the team challenge, injects some drama to the proceedings. The New York Mavericks and Florida Freedom are evenly matched, and it comes down to Crimber, then ranked number one in the world, to save his father’s team from defeat. Crimber slaps his baby cheeks before mounting Whiskey Trip. When they last faced…
Read MoreRH Mulling New Sourcing Strategy Amid New Trump Tariffs
MILAN – RH’s fourth-quarter earnings call kicked off Wednesday evening, just as President Donald Trump announced his new trade policy, slamming its biggest trade partners with higher tariffs. The news sent RH’s shares tumbling over 20 percent in after market. Chief executive officer Gary Friedman couldn’t conceal his surprise. “I guess, you know, the stock…
Read MoreLuxury Shares Drop, Price Hikes Loom in Wake of Trump Tariffs
After what HSBC dubbed “greedflation” – substantial price hikes amid euphoric post-pandemic purchasing – European luxury goods are set to become even more expensive in the wake of the Trump administration’s tariffs. “We expect all brands to implement price increases in single-digit percentage in the U.S. in the coming weeks and to identify cost-savings opportunities…
Read MoreKering Eyewear Inks Agreement to Buy Manufacturers Visard, Mistral
MILAN – Kering Eyewear has inked an agreement to acquire Italian eyewear manufacturers Visard and Mistral. As per the agreement, Kering Eyewear will become the owner of 100 percent of Visard and a minority shareholder of Mistral, with the option to complete the acquisition in 2030. The two companies have been strategic partners of Kering Eyewear…
Read MoreJeremy Scott is Designing 500 Costumes for a Cabaret-Style Revue in Berlin
Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast has conscripted American fashion designer Jeremy Scott for its next cabaret-style revue, slated to debut on Sept. 24. Scott is to create some 500 costumes for the theatre’s latest Grand Show, titled “Blinded by Delight” and billed as “a reminder of happiness that overwhelms all the senses.” Friedrichstadt-Palast lauded the American designer’s “unique…
Read MoreFrench Fintech Grace Raises 5.9 Million Euros for Its Luxury Good Theft and Loss Coverage Solution
PARIS — Grace, a French fintech start-up offering coverage solutions for theft or loss of luxury goods, announced Thursday it had raised 5.9 million euros in seed funding. The investment round was led by venture capital firms FinTech Collective and Speedinvest, with significant participation from Firstminute Capital, Purple, Kima Ventures, Bpifrance, as well as a16z…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Dirk Schönberger Returns as MCM’s Global Chief Brand Officer
Dirk Schönberger has returned to luxury accessories brand MCM Worldwide after a two-year absence, resuming his role of global chief brand officer, WWD has learned. The German designer had joined MCM from Adidas in 2018, initially as global creative officer, and was promoted to global brand officer in 2022. He exited in February 2023, having…
Read MoreRobert Pattinson’s Got a Brand New Bag in Dior Icons Line Spring Campaign
Robert Pattinson’s latest campaign for the Dior Icons line suggests that even a wardrobe minimalist can stand a bag upgrade. The British actor is back as the face of the timeless clothing capsule for the fourth consecutive season. In images lensed by Alasdair McLellan, he appears wearing loose-fitting pants with tailored jackets and more casual…
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