Posts by Kevin Harson
Conner 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…
Read MoreResurrecting Hudson’s Bay, in a Limited Way
Hudson’s Bay is liquidating all of its stores but won’t completely disappear from the Canadian retail landscape. The Canadian Tire Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to buy the intellectual properties of Hudson’s Bay, including the time-honored HBC stripes and various company names, logos, designs, coat of arms and brand trademarks, for 30 million…
Read MoreFruity Booty Pops Up in SoHo
Fruity Booty, the London-based lingerie and lifestyle brand, has popped up in SoHo, Manhattan. Founded in 2017 by Hattie Tennant and Minna Bunting in 2017, the female-led brand has gained a strong following for its fun-loving designs, starting with its female-centric lingerie and expanding into swimwear in 2022, ready-to-wear (launched in stages over the last…
Read MoreUnilever Invests 80 Million Pounds in Fragrance Research, Development in the U.K.
LONDON — Unilever is investing 80 million pounds in the U.K., with plans to build a state-of-the-art fragrance research and development facility in Port Sunlight, England, the town founded by William Hesketh Lever, father of the company that would eventually become Unilever. Unilever said its plan is to develop “leading-edge” digital capabilities and to recruit…
Read MoreJessica Simpson Models Her Shoe Collection on ‘American Idol’ Season 23 Finale, Returns to Live TV After 15 Years in Metallic Dress
Jessica Simpson had her first live TV performance in 15 years on the “American Idol” Season 23 finale on Sunday. The singer dressed up for the occasion in a body-con metallic dress, wearing accessories and shoes from her Jessica Simpson Collection. Simpson’s metallic dress featured a plunging neckline held together by two metal Larimar buckles…
Read MoreDaisy Edgar-Jones Glitters in Custom Gucci, Halle Berry Puts Feminine Spin on Suiting in Chanel and More From ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
The Cannes Film Festival continued on Sunday with the premiere of “The Phoenician Scheme.” The film is the latest from director Wes Anderson and stars Benicio del Toro, Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera and more. For the red carpet, several celebrities, jury members and more styled designer attire. Jury member Halle Berry continued her…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Princess Diana’s Wardrobe Auction at Julien’s to Include Her Signature Ski Outfit, Custom Versace Looks and an Estimated $300,000 Catherine Walker Dress
Princess Diana is the theme of a new auction at Julien’s, opening for bids on Monday at 9 a.m. ET. Described as a tribute to the fashion, royalty and the enduring influence of the late Princess of Wales, the “Princess Diana’s Style & a Royal Collection” auction will feature iconic pieces from her wardrobe, including…
Read MoreHow Bella Hadid’s Jimmy Choo Heels Unified Milla Jovovich’s 90s Cannes Dress and Kylie Jenner’s Latex Allure at Orebella’s London Launch Party
After the “queen of Cannes,” supermodel Bella Hadid, attended the film festival’s opening ceremony and adjacent events, Hadid was in London on Friday for her fragrance brand Orebella. While she celebrated its UK launch with a party at Sessions Art Club, Cannes fashion inspiration wasn’t left behind. For the evening, Hadid wore two separate looks…
Read MoreTrump Lashes Out at Walmart, Says the Retailer Should ‘EAT THE TARIFFS’
When Doug McMillon, president and chief executive officer of Walmart Inc. spoke with analysts on Thursday, he delivered a message that Wall Street, economists, trade experts and almost everyone else expected. “We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible,” McMillon said. “But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at…
Read MoreJennifer Lawrence and Dior Rewrite Fashion History on the 2025 Cannes Red Carpet in Fan-inspired Gown for ‘Die, My Love’ with Robert Pattinson
Jennifer Lawrence is the latest to wear a Dior recreation at Cannes Film Festival. The brand ambassador was styled by Jamie Mizrahi on Saturday for the premiere of her new film “Die, My Love,” where she stars opposite Robert Pattinson, who is also a face of Dior. She arrived on the red carpet with her…
Read MoreHow Livvy Dunne’s Strappy Sandals Add Minimalist Edge to Her Sparkling Style for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Social Club’s Debut
Livvy Dunne was among the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue stars who attended the brand’s pop-up on Friday and Saturday in New York City. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Social Club is a members-only two-day activation where guests can participate in live podcast tapings, workouts, styling experiences, as well as meet-and-greets with the Swimsuit Issue models…
Read MoreJeremy Strong Leans Into Pink Suits, Viral Bucket Hats and the Art of Monochrome on Cannes Film Festival 2025 Red Carpets
Jeremy Strong has been maintaining his monochromatic fashion journey throughout Cannes Film Festival. The actor, who is attending the event as one of its jurors, made red carpet appearances dressed in single-color looks. Notably, he revived his viral Golden Globes bucket hat moment, but this time he did it in pink. For the opening night…
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