Posts by Kevin Harson
EXCLUSIVE: Engineered Garments Designer Daiki Suzuki Talks Updating an Archival Boot From Allen Edmonds for New Collab
Allen Edmonds is teaming up with Engineered Garments for the latest installment of its ongoing “Legend Series.” For the initial style, Engineered Garments founder and designer Daiki Suzuki turned to his archive—specifically, the Allen Edmonds Sun Valley hiker boot, which he has had for over fifteen years—as a starting point for reinterpretation. The result is…
Read MoreKarl Lagerfeld and Donald Duck Reunite for Capsule
QUACKING UP — An app that would let you “Karl-ify” yourself would certainly be fun. Look what it’s done for Donald Duck, who is now logging his second collaboration with the Karl Lagerfeld fashion house dressed in dark sunglasses, a high-collared shirt and a black blazer — his head feathers pulled into a jaunty ponytail.…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: As the Puzzle Bag Turns 10, Loewe Is Planning an Arty, Crafty Celebration
RIDDLE ME THIS: Loewe‘s Puzzle bag is a conversation starter, and YouTube is loaded with videos of women and men flaunting their collections of the origami-like style, discussing the pros and cons of the design, debating which size is best — and fretting about it possibly being discontinued one day. Not to worry: The Spanish…
Read MoreCole Haan to Get Into Performance Apparel Through a License With Catapult Group
Cole Haan is jumping feet first into the performance apparel space. The footwear brand has signed a licensing deal with Catapult Group to launch a line of performance apparel beginning in the spring of 2026. The collection will start with Cole Haan Golf apparel and expand into racket sports and performance lifestyle products in the…
Read MoreFrom Beyoncé to Barbie: Stetson Brings Its Cowboy Hats Into the Modern Era
There are a lot of brands that boast about their American heritage, even if they’re only a few decades old. Then there’s Stetson. The quintessential Western brand was founded in 1865 by John B. Stetson, who hailed from a hat-making family in New Jersey. When he was 20 years old, Stetson came down with tuberculosis…
Read MoreThis Beauty Veteran’s New Start-up Wants to Be ‘The Brand’ for 50 and Older Consumers
After spending decades developing products for brands like Aveda, Laura Mercier, Révive Skincare and Perricone MD, beauty veteran Liz Martin is innovating for a brand of her own. Launched in 2024 with the aim of addressing the needs of the 50-and-older club, Myne Beauty debuted direct-to-consumer with two skin care products — a $49 hydrating…
Read MoreChantecler Embarks on Capri-to-Alicudi Boat Ride With Artistic Collab
The islands may be different, but the spirit is the same. That’s perhaps why Maria Elena Aprea, Chantecler’s creative director based in Capri, instantly clicked with artist Roberto Longo – known as Roberto di Alicudi, a nickname drawn from the Aeolian Island off the coasts of Sicily where he is based – and enlisted him…
Read MoreLuxury Footwear Brand Moreschi Acquired by Fellow Italian Label and British Fund
Storied Italian luxury footwear brand Moreschi has found a pair of white knights. Glam Srl, the company behind the Superglamourous shoe brand, and its investor, the London-based Imerman Family Office fund, have taken over the Moreschi brand. They won the auction set up by the Court of Pavia, Italy, which had declared Moreschi bankrupt in…
Read MoreVespa Drops Summer Capsule to Vacation on the Road Matching your Moped
Vespa wants its fans to vroom around in its fashion this summer. The brand is debuting a summer edit capsule collection of ready-to-wear and accessories, its third, as part of its lifestyle project introduced last year. Befitting its globally recognized image as the preferred means of transportation for Italian on-the-road holidays, Vespa is reinterpreting a range…
Read MoreGracie Abrams Rewears Chanel Satin Pumps in Backless Beaded Bow Gown at Cannes for ‘The History of Sound’
Gracie Abrams hit the Palais des Festivals on Wednesday for “The History of Sound” premiere in a look that was classic Hollywood glamour front and a playful wink in the back. Dressed head to toe in custom Chanel — jet-black beads, a halter neckline, and a draped waist — the 25-year-old singer arrived on the…
Read MoreSarah Jessica Parker Shines in Structured Sandals, Nicole Ari Parker Walks on Gold Stilettos and More Shoes on the ‘And Just Like That’ Season 3 Red Carpet
The Max Original cast of “And Just Like That” turned out in full glamour for the Season 3 photo call at Crane Club in New York City on Wednesday — each look a study in texture, silhouette and, of course, standout shoes. The new season returns on May 29. Here’s a closer look at the…
Read MoreThe 10 Best Memorial Day Amazon Shoe Deals to Upgrade Your Summer Sneaker Rotation
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Best Memorial Day Amazon Shoe Deals 2025 View more + Shopping for new shoes is one of the easiest ways to hit the reset button on your daily attire. With Amazon’s Memorial Day sales…
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