Posts by Kevin Harson
Amal Clooney Continues Her Archival Streak in Sweetheart Galliano for Dior Gown With Bono at Cannes Film Festival 2025
Amal Clooney continued her vintage streak at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Friday, walking the red carpet for U2 frontman Bono’s documentary “Stories of Surrender” in an archival off‑the‑shoulder John Galliano gown for Christian Dior. The human rights lawyer made a solo appearance in support of Bono, a longtime friend of both her and her husband,…
Read MoreTom Cruise, Michael B. Jordan and the Evolution of Height-Boosting Shoes: Why the ‘Mission’ Is Growing
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. When Tom Cruise and Michael B. Jordan stepped out together for the “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” premiere at Cannes earlier this week, keen‑eyed netizens noticed something curious: both stars looked a little taller than usual.…
Read MoreEmma Stone Embraces Sculptural Drama in Louis Vuitton Bib Dress at Cannes Film Festival 2025
Emma Stone wore custom Louis Vuitton and High Jewelry to the premiere of her movie “Eddington” at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on Friday. The star wore a gown courtesy of the French luxury fashion house, for which Stone has served as a brand ambassador since 2017. The Oscar winner was styled by Petra Flannery…
Read MoreWhat Barbie’s Declining Foot Arch Reveals About Consumer Demand for Comfort Shoes
Turns out, Barbie’s feet have been quietly staging a fashion revolution. A new peer-reviewed study in PLOS ONE analyzed more than 2,700 dolls manufactured between 1959 and 2024 — excluding collectible or limited editions — and uncovered what may be Mattel’s most practical makeover yet: a declining foot arch. Researchers at Monash University applied a…
Read MoreNordstrom Shareholders Give Thumbs-up on Privatizing
Nordstrom Inc. shareholders have approved the company’s plan to go private. The green light by shareholders, which was expected, was disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday, following a special virtual meeting of shareholders held 9 a.m. Pacific Time. “Based on preliminary estimated results of the special meeting provided by the company’s…
Read MoreZendaya Fronts Louis Vuitton × Murakami’s Chapter Three Collection as a Cinematic Riviera Siren
Louis Vuitton unveiled its final Louis Vuitton × Murakami Chapter Three campaign on Friday, featuring new images of House Ambassador Zendaya, photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Set against sweeping Mediterranean Riviera backdrops, the visuals mark the global launch of the collaboration’s final installment on May 22. Chapter Three brings together more than…
Read MoreThe Right Time to Rock a Sweater Is When It’s Kind of Hot Out
As a die hard sweater fan, I really need to get this off my chest: cotton sweaters are the best sweaters, and it isn’t especially close. To be clear, I would run through a wall in defense of their non-scratchy wool counterparts, too, but we all have our specific favorites among the general favorites, right?…
Read MoreA New Era at Fashion Island, the Newport Beach Shopping Destination
As fashion and lifestyle brands look West, Fashion Island is emerging as a gateway to the Southern California consumer and visitor. The open-air shopping destination in Newport Beach, Calif., recently welcomed Cinq à Sept’s first West Coast boutique in early May — part of a wave of new arrivals in the last four months alone…
Read MoreFoot Locker Does Not Believe in Golden Parachutes
Inc.’s CEO Mary Dillon does not have a golden parachute. Speculation is building about the executive’s future at the retailer following Dicks Sporting Goods Inc.’s $2.4 billion deal for Foot Locker, revealed this week. According to the shoe retailer’s proxy, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, Dillon received $12.5 million in…
Read MoreThe ‘Experience Economy’ Reshapes Travel
Every January, enthusiastic epicureans descend upon the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, for a weekend with the world’s most renowned chefs. Wearing their white coats with Bermuda shorts, Eric Ripert, José Andrés and Daniel Boulud mingle with hotel guests on pristine beaches creating a culinary experience that goes far beyond traditional Michelin star dining. Andrés leads interactive…
Read MoreLululemon Is Coming for Golf Courses Across the Country
Lululemon has come a long way from its athleisure days. Hell, the Vancouver-based brand makes a suit now, albeit one in the technical, stretchy fabric you know and love. But at the end of the day, Lululemon still knows how to make performance-wear. Case in point: Its golf clothing. We’re big on getting dressed for…
Read MoreHarry’s New Razor Is Finally Here
Though Harry’s Plus Razor just dropped, the brand has been a household name for years—walk through Target or scroll through shaving products on Amazon, and you’ll spot that signature blue packaging. What started over a decade ago as an industry disruptor (and I say “disruptor” admiringly) with a simple, Shark Tank-worthy idea—high-quality razors and cartridges…
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