Posts by Kevin Harson
Jessica McCormack’s New York Flagship Is Full of Character and Carats
LONDON — What sparkles come rain or shine? For fine jeweler Jessica McCormack — who has just set up her first international outpost on Madison Avenue neighboring a string of luxury brands including Chanel, Boucheron, Pomellato and Bottega Veneta — it’s diamonds. The London-based designer has brought a taste of home to the store with…
Read MoreDr. Martens Names Former Nike Exec Paul Zadoff as President of Americas Region
Dr. Martens has named former Nike executive Paul Zadoff as its new president of the Americas as the UK-based footwear company looks to continue rebuilding its business in the region. According to the company, Zadoff will be responsible for leading the experienced regional team in driving the performance, growth, and profitability of the Americas business.…
Read MoreRoberto Cavalli Resort 2026: Sweet Escape
That the Cavalli woman aims to stand out rather than blend in is a given. Yet the collection Fausto Puglisi created for resort 2026 still surprised and felt fresh with all its punchy colors, prints galore and sprinkle of golden sequins here and there, which offered a jolt of much-needed optimism and boldness in dark…
Read MoreTiger Woods’ Sun Day Red Debuts Spectator Golf Shoes With High Tech
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Sun Day Red tees off on sartorial heritage with the Pioneer Magnolia Spectator, the newest entry in its wingtip-inspired lineup. Arriving May 27 at SunDayRed.com, the Spectator debuts in two timeless pairings — navy…
Read MoreItalian Fashion Associations Sign Protocol to Combat Worker Exploitation in Supply Chain
MILAN – Italian authorities, fashion associations and trade unions are committed to fight wrongdoings in the apparel and accessories supply chain, tackling issues such as worker exploitation, undeclared work, tax evasion, and unfair contractual practices. The Milan Prefecture, as well as Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, Confindustria Moda and Confindustria Accessori Moda, among other entities,…
Read MoreLooming U.S. Tariffs Drove Swiss Watch Export Surge in April
PARIS – Watchmakers and retailers rushing to beat a looming, but moving, deadline for U.S. tariffs fueled timepiece exports in April. A total of 1.3 million watches with a value of 2.45 billion Swiss francs left the country during the month, an 18.2 percent increase year-on-year, according to figures published Tuesday by the Federation of…
Read MoreMissoni Resort 2026: Easy and Breezy
As the youngsters would best put it: Let him cook. Alberto Caliri is a (fashion) chef that knows his way around the Missoni kitchen and the ingredients of its best recipes by heart. The designer has been at the brand for two decades before being handed its creative direction first in 2021, and then again…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Rare Stones and Abstract Ideas Shine in Louis Vuitton’s New High Jewelry Collection
PARIS — Ask any designer what the key to bringing to life a seemingly impossible idea is, and more often than not they’ll tell you that it wasn’t down to their imagination but to its combination with a master of the craft they wanted to tap. This path from craft and mastery to unbridled inventiveness…
Read MoreTogether Group Acquires ‘Experiential’ Agency Obo
Together Group, a London-based collective of marketing, communications, digital and events agencies, has acquired Obo, which has produced fashion spectacles for Victoria’s Secret, L’Oréal Paris, Elie Saab and many others. Financial terms were not disclosed. René Célestin, who cofounded Obo 25 years ago in New York, later opening offices in London and Paris, is to…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Willy Chavarria Among Finalists for 2025 ANDAM Fashion Awards
PARIS — With Willy Chavarria, Alain Paul and Zomer among the five finalists of its grand prize, the 2025 ANDAM Fashion Award is cementing its position as a rite of passage for those making a mark on the French capital’s fashion scene. Chavarria made a flamboyant debut in Paris during January’s men’s season, marking his…
Read MoreTrue Beauty Ventures Invests in Jupiter
True Beauty Ventures has added another business to its portfolio. The fund has taken a minority stake in Jupiter, the scalp care brand founded by Robbie Salter and Ross Goodhart. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, though Melitas Ventures also participated in the round, as did existing investors Willow Growth Partners, Springdale and…
Read MoreCEO Talks: Brieane Olson of PacSun Talks About Staying Focused on Young Consumers
Brieane Olson may never have worked the cash register at a PacSun store, but she’s done just about everything else in her nearly two-decade career at the Los Angeles-based retailer. Olson actually got her feet wet in retail as a teenager working for Banana Republic, and over the years had held posts at J.Crew, Marzotto…
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