Posts by Kevin Harson
Step Inside Van Cleef & Arpels’ First Store in Florence
FLORENCE — Van Cleef & Arpels is strengthening its ties with Italy. After opening a seasonal boutique in Capri last month, on Tuesday it officially unveiled its first store in Florence, adding to the locations in Milan and Rome. Here, the French jewelry house has zeroed in on a location previously occupied by Valentino and housed…
Read More‘Naked Dress Originator’ Bob Mackie Defends Cannes Film Festival Dress Code: ‘The Trend Has Truly Spiraled Out of Control’
Bob Mackie, considered the father of the naked dress trend, has weighed in on the controversial Cannes Film Festival dress code update. The new festival rules prohibit guests from showing nudity or wearing voluminous outfits on the red carpet, a decision that has divided fashion enthusiasts. “I agree with the Cannes Film Festival because the…
Read MoreHow Leaders Tackle Tariffs, Supply Chain Costs and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Geopolitical dynamics have been a hot topic in the last few years, peaking even more over the last few weeks when it comes to tariffs. WWD’s latest webinar, titled “Piloting Tariff Turmoil: Executive Strategies for Apparel, Luxury, Beauty, and Accessories,” explores a recent executive sentiment survey with industry experts from Kearney. Nora Kleinewillinghoefer, partner at…
Read MoreRH Poaches Lisa Chi From Furniture Peer Arhaus, Aims to ‘Elevate’ Products and Platform
MILAN — As RH inches closer to its goal of becoming a true American luxury furniture brand, it announced that it’s bolstering its creative team. On Tuesday, the company said Lisa Chi is its new president, co-chief merchandising and creative officer. In this role, Chi will report to RH chairman and chief executive officer Gary…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Melissa and Maldito Collaborate on Cowboy Boots With Parisian, Ultra-feminine Twists
Brazilian footwear brand Melissa and Parisian label Maldito are dipping their toes into the western footwear category with a new collaboration offering an inventive take on the cowboy boot. Marked at a price of $269 and available in sizes 5-10, the boots in the collection are offered in shiny pink, purple and black options. Maldito’s…
Read MoreMissoni and Delta Elevate In-flight Experience With Expanded Luxury Partnership
Delta and Missoni, the Italian fashion brand, have expanded their partnership. This year, their collaboration will launch a luxurious Delta One collection, which includes a Missoni bedding set designed for Delta, along with Missoni’s suite of amenities that include a refreshed Delta One amenity kit, custom socks, slippers and an eye mask. The new Delta…
Read MoreDakota Johnson’s Strappy Sandals Echo Her Body-skimming Gucci Dress at Cannes ‘Splitsville’ Photo Call
Dakota Johnson brought a study in restraint and subtle detailing to the “Splitsville” photo call at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Styled by Kate Young, the star of Michael Angelo Covino’s new comedy wore a black Gucci midi dress with slender spaghetti straps and a bias-cut silhouette that skimmed her frame, stopping just above the…
Read MoreWhy Beyoncé’s $95,000 Black Diamond Brilliant Earth Bolo Tie Is a Symbolic Masterpiece for Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé took the stage in Chicago over the weekend during her Cowboy Carter Tour, debuting a bespoke piece of jewelry designed exclusively for the occasion. Evoking the elements of her Queen Bee persona and the Americana influences of her latest album, the multi-hyphenate wore a custom bolo necklace created by Brilliant Earth. The one-of-a-kind bolo…
Read MoreNot A Lot Of Love For 520: Brands Rethink Local Campaigns Amid China Uncertainty
With uncertainty around the Chinese appetite for luxury goods and a possible global recession, brands are cutting back on marketing spent, and 520, or the Chinese Valentine’s Day that lands on Tuesday, is the first one to go. Past active participants such as Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga have slashed local campaigns this year, while other…
Read MoreLongchamp’s Revamped SoHo Flagship Is About Energy And Art
PARIS – What’s a good reason to go to a store? As far as Longchamp‘s chief executive office Jean Cassegrain is concerned, a great product is a good start but isn’t enough. That notion influenced the revamp of the French brand’s flagship in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City, unveiled Tuesday. At a time…
Read MoreThe Future of Beauty Is All About Wellness
Beauty is in its wellness era. During WWD’s annual Beauty CEO Summit, Unilever‘s president of beauty and well-being Priya Nair discussed how the blurring of lines between beauty and wellness are driving the future of both categories. She pointed to several brands in the Unilever beauty and well-being portfolio, which is a 13.2 billion-euro business,…
Read MoreConner Ives, Alexander Fury Dig Into Jimmy Choo’s Archives
LONDON — Who hasn’t watched — and pined after Carrie Bradshaw’s Jimmy Choo heels — after her iconic “Help, I lost my Choo!” moment on “Sex and the City?” Yearn no longer: Fashion designer Conner Ives, fashion journalist and archivist Alexander Fury, and Jimmy Choo’s creative director Sandra Choi have teamed up to curate and…
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