Posts by Kevin Harson
Obermeyer’s New CEO Sets Sights on Female Hunters and Anglers
At 105 years old, it was time for Klaus Obermeyer to pass the reins of his business to someone else. Since starting Sport Obermeyer in Aspen in 1947, the German-born businessman has been at the helm of the company. Over the years the avid skier and member of the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: The Lede Company Acquires Heather Leeds Greenfield’s Element Brand Group
The Lede Company — a full-service communications, marketing and consulting firm in Los Angeles and New York — has acquired brand partnerships and marketing agency Element Brand Group, WWD has learned exclusively. Element Brand Group founder Heather Leeds Greenfield will join The Lede Company as partner and head of brand partnerships. Her team, including senior vice presidents Michael Kutach…
Read MoreThe Kids Are Buying Luxury Niche Fragrances on Websites You’ve Never Heard Of
Lest one question the savviness of the 13- to 17-year-old fragrance lover: consider that they’re often scouting out their next buys in corners of the internet unknown to most. Data from Charm.io shows that teens are increasingly turning to online fragrance sellers like Infinite Scents and Decant Heaven, known for offering sample sizes of designer…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Wears Silver Gucci Platforms & Crystal Mini Dress in NYC
Taylor Swift wore a head-to-toe Gucci look during a night out in New York City on Saturday. The singer chose a black mini dress embroidered with crystals, styled with silver leather platform heels and a black Bamboo 1947 top handle bag, all from the Italian fashion house. Her shoes featured a chunky block heel, high…
Read MoreBethenny Frankel’s Emsculpt Neo Secret: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show
All eyes were on Bethenny Frankel as she strode down the runway at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s annual Miami Swim Week presentation on Saturday. The 54-year-old walked in three looks: a cheetah-print one-piece swimsuit, a pink and black polka dot bikini with a black sheer sarong and a western-inspired denim two-piece teamed with a cowboy hat.…
Read MoreAmazon Joins U.S. SailGP Team as Official Retail Partner
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ yacht outings with his fiancé Lauren Sanchez get plenty of play in the tabloids, but Amazon — the brand — is heading for the water for a different reason altogether. The company has been named the official retail partner of the U.S. SailGP team. The team is making its third trip…
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow’s Hair Loss Journey: Effective Treatments That Work
A leading mogul in the wellness space, Gwyneth Paltrow has tested numerous cleanses, skin care products and luxury beauty services over the years, reviewing them for not just her Goop-obsessed cult following but, of course, herself. And while she may have won big with some treatments such as infrared saunas and mouth taping to rid…
Read MoreAknvas Evolves Scandinavian Fairy Tale for Resort 2026
Christian Juul Nielsen is a storyteller. While resort can be a time for designers to lean more commercial, Nielsen is steadfast in his mission of continuing to evolve his Scandinavian fairy tale. “It doesn’t work for me to do what other brands are doing,” he said at a preview in his studio. “Everything has to…
Read MoreEquinox Hires Former Tory Burch Exec Bindu Shah as CMO and CDO
Equinox, the high-performance, upper-tier lifestyle company, has tapped the former Tory Burch executive Bindu Shah to amp up its marketing and digital business. In her new role as chief marketing officer and chief digital officer, she is leading the development and execution of Equinox’s brand’s marketing and digital strategy. Her assignment will include strengthening brand…
Read MoreRecession Blond: The Low-Maintenance Hair Trend Taking Over Hollywood
Actor Justine Lupe unintentionally matched sisters and executive coproducers Erin and Sara Foster at Netflix’s FYSEE “Nobody Wants This” ATAS event in Los Angeles on Sunday with dulled roots and blond highlights folded within their wavy hair. The women were joined by their male costars Adam Brody and Timothy Simons, as well as their fellow…
Read MoreNike Rounds Out Management Team With New Head of Communications
Nike has reached through the Golden Arches for its next head of communications. On Monday, the sports giant named Michael Gonda, former chief impact officer for North America at McDonald’s, to become its executive vice president and chief communications officer. He will assume the position formerly held by KeJuan Wilkins, who left Nike in March,…
Read MoreMarsai Martin Dons Studded Brogue Platforms for Blavity Fest
Marsai Martin opted for a country ensemble to attend Blavity Fest 2025 in Atlanta on Sunday, donning a pair of brogue platforms to round out her laidback overalls look. Modeling a warm and earthy color palette, Martin went with a corduroy set of overalls in a caramel hue for the festival celebrating Black innovation. She…
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