Posts by Kevin Harson
Wellness CEO Henry Davis Takes Life One Quarterly Playlist at a Time
Set aside his trajectory as an investment-banker-turned-Glossier-president and now Sakara Life chief executive officer, Henry Davis still has range to spare. Specifically, musical range, from the time he embarked on piano lessons at 6 years old to the DJing, band-playing, music-producing and sound meditation sessions that he has engaged in ever since (with each phase…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Prada Announces Chinese Star Chen Haoyu as New Ambassador
Chinese star Chen Haoyu is the newest member of Prada‘s ambassador family. The 32-year-old singer and actress is a household name in China, where she became famous in 2014 after winning the third season of reality singing competition “Chinese Million Star.” Haoyu has starred in many films and television series, including “Summer of Meizhou” (2015)…
Read MoreHow Consumers Shopped Beauty for Valentine’s Day 2025, According to Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Target and More
Fragrances for Valentine’s Day? Groundbreaking. Every year, consumers flock to retailers, both mass and prestige, to stock up on heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and gift sets of romantic perfumes. This year was no different, though a few key trends popped up, per major retailers. In addition to scent, some retailers noted that within the fragrance category,…
Read MoreJohn Nollet Is a Dream Weaver
From Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow to Amélie Poulain’s raven bob, hairstylist John Nollet has created some of film’s most memorable looks. “It’s all about the story,” he said. Indeed, Nollet has been tapping into the transformational properties of hair since age 8, when he knew he wanted to become a hairstylist. By 11, he was…
Read MoreBCEO Talks: Michelle Peluso, CEO of Revlon
Revlon‘s newly minted chief executive officer Michelle Peluso wants to make the company unforgettable — for all the right reasons. Taking the helm after a period of immense turmoil that included a seemingly insurmountable debt and endless speculation about the fortunes of former owner Ronald Perelman, Peluso is on a mission to drive the once-powerful…
Read More9 Books Inspired By the Spring 2025 Couture Shows in Paris — With Honorable Mentions From Men’s Fashion Week
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Fashion shows are ephemeral — 12 or so minutes of lavish fantasy and then, poof! Over and done. So, too, is a couture season, which, unlike its month-long ready-to-wear counterpart, unfolds over the course…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Zegna to Stage Show in Dubai, Villa Zegna in June
MILAN — “Luxury is about movement, evolution and embracing new perspectives,” according to Gildo Zegna, chairman and chief executive officer of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group. Reflecting this sense of progression, for the first time in its history Zegna will hold a fashion show outside Italy — choosing a key market for the brand and for…
Read MoreThe 2025 100 Greatest Hair Products of All Time
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Big hair is having a moment. The business has evolved considerably from the quotidian days of yore, when shampoos and conditioners were highly interchangeable. Today, thanks to savvy consumers, skyrocketing engagement and innovative product…
Read MoreSaks Global’s New Payment Terms Trigger Strong Industry Reaction
Playing hard ball. That’s how many vendors view Saks Global’s new approach to paying them for past and future orders, while expressing relief that Saks management provided some clarity about how and when they will get paid, even if they’re not pleased with the terms. They’re being reassured by Saks Global management that in the…
Read MoreTanger Sees Q4 Gains Across Several Metrics
Tanger, fueled by its ongoing strategy of tenant diversification, acquisitions and “robust” leasing activity, reported a strong fourth quarter and positive outlook for 2025. For the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, net income available to common shareholders was 23 cents per share, or $26.3 million, compared to 22 cents per share, or $23.5 million, for…
Read MoreAll About The ‘Republican Makeup’ Trend That’s Taking Over TikTok
Makeup tutorials are the latest frontier of the culture war — just take it from TikTok. “Republican makeup” and “MAGA makeup” have emerged as popular search terms on the app, with some users racking up millions of views for their tongue-in-cheek videos. Comedian Suzanne Lambert originated the trend: within days of President Trump’s reelection, she…
Read MoreIFF Unveils Shanghai Creative Center
International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. has recently unveiled the Shanghai Creative Center, a renovation and expansion project near the Hongqiao Airport area. The 172,000-square-foot space is IFF’s largest in Asia and a facility that’s the most integrated with all the company’s business sectors, which includes food ingredients, flavors, scents, health and biosciences. China is currently…
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