Posts by Kevin Harson
EY Report Says Italy’s GDP Could Fall 1.4 Percent If U.S. Tariffs Hit 30 Percent
MILAN – There are still a lot of ifs, but failure to negotiate U.S. President Donald Trump‘s 30 percent tariffs on European goods by the Aug. 1 deadline could reverse Italian economic growth forecasts for 2025. According to EY‘s recent Parthenon Bulletin, Italy‘s gross domestic product could fall as much as 1.4 percent as a…
Read MoreMarilyn Monroe’s Clear Heels: How the Hollywood Star Kept Reinventing Her ‘Cinderella Slippers’ With Ribbons
Enduring fashion icon Marilyn Monroe might be famously associated with Ferragamo pumps, but she also had a strong connection to a pair of clear block heels, aptly called Cinderella Slippers, that proved extremely versatile for the actress, thanks to an interchangeable ribbon feature. Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait wearing a bikini with some oversize…
Read MoreA’ja Wilson Channels Shaq’s Iconic Shoe Cam Moment at WNBA All-Star Weekend 2025
A’ja Wilson took a little inspiration from Shaq for a spin on the court during the Three-Point Contest at WNBA All-Star Weekend on Friday night in Indianapolis. The Las Vegas Aces star, who was a spectator during the festivities, turned her Nike A’One into a shoe cam, referencing Shaq’s iconic moment 19 years ago. Wilson’s…
Read MoreAtlanta Dream Star Allisha Grey Dons Custom Nike A’One ‘Money Sign’ Sneakers from A’ja Wilson at WNBA All-Star 2025
The stars are out in Indianapolis for the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star weekend, which tipped off on Thursday. On Friday, players gathered for the WNBA Skills Challenge and the 3-Point Contest, showing off fashionable tunnel looks that ranged from elegant power suits and pumps combos to customized baggy jeans and sneakers. While Atlanta Dream star Allisha…
Read MoreCan Generative AI Predict Fashion Trends and Improve Design Efficiency?
Are we at a point where generative artificial intelligence can predict all fashion trends? Not quite, but an early test showed some eyebrow-raising results. Generative AI models like ChatGPT and the image generator DALL-E could help improve design efficiency and predict emerging fashion trends, according to a new study by researchers at Pusan National University…
Read MoreHelping C-suite Execs Brand Themselves
In brand and corporate messaging, where do executives fall short? “It’s the core messages. Those seemingly simple, deceptively difficult questions they get flummoxed by,” said Tim Braun, the executive media trainer and presentation coach, and former producer at “Good Morning America” and CNN. “What’s your brand, and what makes it unique in this space? Who’s…
Read MoreWith Sales Improving Worldwide, CEO Josh Schulman Is Bullish on the Future of Burberry
LONDON – From colorful scarf bars in stores to campaigns featuring the Jagger clan and VVIP events stretching from Highgrove to the Flamingo Estate, Burberry’s charm offensive is working, with sales improving worldwide despite the tough environment for luxury. The company has successfully stemmed the double-digit sales declines of the past year and outstripped growth…
Read MoreElsa Pataky Embraces Sheer Dressing in Ba&sh Look for ‘Limitless: Live Better Now’ Premiere With Husband Chris Hemsworth and Their Twin Sons
Elsa Pataky opted for a sheer minidress look courtesy of Ba&sh for the premiere of “Limitless: Live Better Now” on Thursday in London. The model and actress joined her husband, Chris Hemsworth, for the event, alongside the couple’s twin sons, Tristan and Sasha. Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky with Tristan Hemsworth (left) and Sasha Hemsworth attend the…
Read MoreBurberry Stems Sales Declines in First Quarter as Schulman’s Strategy Takes Hold
LONDON – What a difference a year makes. Burberry’s focus on simplification, productivity and cash flow helped to narrow the double-digit sales declines of past months, with the company reporting 433 million pounds in retail revenue, a 6 percent drop at reported exchange, and a 2 percent decline at constant rates in the first fiscal…
Read MoreChris McMillan Launches Namesake Hair Care Line at Sephora, Bringing Decades of Expertise to Styling Products
It was “The Rachel” for Jennifer Aniston in the ’90s and it was the “c–ty little bob” for Leslie Bibb earlier this year. Now one of hair’s most directional talents has a product line of his own. Los Angeles-based Chris McMillan, whose decades-spanning career has also seen him work with Living Proof and Drunk Elephant,…
Read MoreConsumers Are Focused on AI-Powered and Value Spending, While Retailers Face Supply Chain Challenges for the Second Half of 2025
The first half of the year was a learning curve for everyone. The economic uncertainties with the ever-changing tariffs put in place, rapid accelerations in artificial intelligence, cautious consumer spending and changes within Apple iOS 18 have caused many brands to pivot rapidly. Listrak recently released three reports — “H2 2025 Beauty Retail Outlook,” “H2…
Read MoreParis Texas’ Chic Lidia Mules Are Having a Moment, and Emily Ratajkowski Is the Latest Star to Wear Them
Emily Ratajkowski wore one of the buzziest shoes of 2025 during an interview with “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Wednesday. The model was spotted all over New York this week for the “Too Much” press tour wearing a pair of sleek Paris Texas Lidia mules in black patent leather multiple times. Emily Ratajkowski during…
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