Posts by Kevin Harson
This Is the Only Dress Shoe You Actually Need in 2025
Oxfords may have a reputation as the footwear of the old-money elite, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still mix things up when the situation requires. These chocolate-hued, water-repellent suede units are a case in point, with a decidedly un-traditional look that pairs much better with jeans and chinos, or adds a jaunty lean to…
Read MoreGucci Cruise 2026: Celebrating Florence, History and The Future
FLORENCE — The city of Florence was originally named Florentia, which in Latin means blossoming. Therefore it was only fitting that Gucci would return to the city where it was founded in 1921 to show its cruise 2026 collection — also the home of the Renaissance — as it works to once again flourish after…
Read MoreWaxahatchee Let Me Hitch a Ride on the Wilco Tour
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This is an edition of the newsletter Pulling Weeds With Chris Black, in which the columnist weighs in on hot topics in culture. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Thursday. As I age, I am trying to push myself into uncomfortable territory more often, which expands my worldview, and I almost…
Read MoreTom Cruise Defies Gravity in One Pair of All-American Sunglasses
Look at any photo of Tom Cruise over the past 40-odd years, and you’ll clock the presence of an ageless co-star in close proximity: his aviator sunglasses. This isn’t exactly breaking news. Aviators have been a part of Cruise’s uniform since at least the ’80s, and they remain inextricably linked to his star-making turn as…
Read MoreSavannah James Launches a Clinical, Luxury Skin Care Brand
Savannah James introduces Reframe, a luxury and clinical skin care brand. “To be honest with you, I’ve been into beauty for as long as I can remember,” said James, the 38-year-old wife of NBA star LeBron James. “I really wanted to figure out what I could do to bring a product forward that was for the…
Read MoreIn-demand Hairstylist Nicolas Flores Opens His Own Salon in L.A.
He’s the hairstylist to the hairstylists — and the L.A. cool girls. Now he has his own salon. Nicolas Flores’ regulars include Sofia Richie Grainge, twins Simi and Haze, Marianna Hewitt and Tania Sarin, along with celebrity hairstylists like Jen Atkin, who styles Kendall Jenner, and Amanda Lee, who works with Hailey Bieber. “I still…
Read MoreAmiri’s Pre-fall Collection and Campaign Is Another Love Letter to L.A.
Amiri has unveiled its pre-fall 2025 campaign, inspired — naturally — by Los Angeles. “This collection is about capturing the poetry of Hollywood in the summer, a hillside estate at golden hour, the relaxed glamour of a star in their own home, and the tactile refinement of vintage Hollywood interiors,” founder and creative director Mike Amiri…
Read MoreTariffs Send Former Shein and Temu Shoppers To These Retailers
Shein and Temu fashionistas have found new options to get their apparel and footwear fix — thanks to higher prices slapped on the fast-fashion sites due to the skyrocketing tariff rates. According to transactional data from Consumer Edge US, some Shein and Temu shoppers have transitioned to department store and specialty retailers such as Bloomingdale’s,…
Read MoreKith Reopens SoHo Flagship as Men’s-only Store
Kith has converted its SoHo flagship into a men’s-only store. The trendy sneaker and streetwear retailer opened its first SoHo store at 644 Broadway in 2011 and its flagship at 337 Lafayette Street in 2017. And now, after being closed since January for a total gut renovation, the flagship will reopen to the public on…
Read MoreDick’s Sporting Goods’ $2.4 Billion Deal for Foot Locker Could Be Big Boon for Nike + More Key Takeaways
On the heels of Skechers’ $9 billion go-private deal last week, all eyes are now on Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.’s $2.4 billion move to buy Inc. — with Nike potentially becoming the big beneficiary. Dick’s said it plans to acquire Foot Locker for $24 a share, representing an acquisition multiple of 6.1 times fiscal 2024…
Read MoreSalma Hayek Goes Glossy in Leather Dress for ‘Jimmy Fallon’ Appearance, Talks Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover and More
Salma Hayek Pinault made an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday in New York City. The Oscar-nominated “Frida” actress chatted with the eponymous host about her cover for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue, on newsstands May 17. For her late-night talk show appearance, Hayek Pinault opted for a sleek leather dress with…
Read MoreBenito Skinner on ‘Overcompensating,’ Core Love Stories and Turning Cringe Into Comedy
“I go right back into my old ways,” Benito Skinner says. It’s been roughly a week that Skinner, now a Los Angeles resident, has been back in New York, and the old ways of getting the potatoes at Kiki’s and “walking around listening to Lorde and just stomping the streets” have been in full effect.…
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