Posts by Kevin Harson
The ‘Experience Economy’ Reshapes Travel
Every January, enthusiastic epicureans descend upon the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, for a weekend with the world’s most renowned chefs. Wearing their white coats with Bermuda shorts, Eric Ripert, José Andrés and Daniel Boulud mingle with hotel guests on pristine beaches creating a culinary experience that goes far beyond traditional Michelin star dining. Andrés leads interactive…
Read MoreLululemon Is Coming for Golf Courses Across the Country
Lululemon has come a long way from its athleisure days. Hell, the Vancouver-based brand makes a suit now, albeit one in the technical, stretchy fabric you know and love. But at the end of the day, Lululemon still knows how to make performance-wear. Case in point: Its golf clothing. We’re big on getting dressed for…
Read MoreHarry’s New Razor Is Finally Here
Though Harry’s Plus Razor just dropped, the brand has been a household name for years—walk through Target or scroll through shaving products on Amazon, and you’ll spot that signature blue packaging. What started over a decade ago as an industry disruptor (and I say “disruptor” admiringly) with a simple, Shark Tank-worthy idea—high-quality razors and cartridges…
Read MorePedro Pascal Is Bringing Back Dressing up for the Airport
Pedro Pascal won’t be slowing down on dressing up anytime soon. With several major projects on deck, the actor has been making the most of his “fashion daddy” persona while in promo mode. That means whether he’s at a Star Wars convention or an airport en route to the Cannes Film Festival, he’s in the…
Read MoreInside the World of the 25 Most Expensive Shoes Ever Sold: Heels, History and Sneaker Hype
It can be tough to put a price on our passions. But for true devotees of footwear, money is no object when it comes to obtaining iconic shoes or ultra glamorous heels. At the end of 2024, the list of the most expensive shoes in the world got a new number one item — scoring…
Read More5 Classic Shinola Watches Making the Geneva Kingpins Skittish
Shinola watches are literally built different. Detroit can lay claim to more than its share of important exports, from Motown and the Big Three to Tim Robinson and Big Sean. No list of Detroit’s greatest hits, however, would be complete without a mention of Shinola, the modern accessories brand that’s been crafting covetable timepieces (along…
Read MoreLong Considered Second-tier, Affiliate Marketing Gains Ground
Emerging brands are not just new and scrappy, but are becoming increasingly sophisticated in getting the word out, tapping into the full marketing funnel and navigating the creator economy. With the number of social media users projected to top 330 million by 2029, according to Statista, creators make a buck or two on links that…
Read MoreLivvy Dunne Models High-shine Minidress, Salma Hayek Embraces Gothic Drama and More Looks at the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch Party
Cover models Livvy Dunne, Salma Hayek, Jordan Chiles and Lauren Chan joined more women featured in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue to celebrate the magazine’s launch at the Hard Rock Times Square in New York City on Thursday, ahead of the issue hitting stands on Saturday. The 38 women posed in a range of…
Read MoreAdam Scott to Sneakerheads: Stop Sleeping on These $90 Kicks
When you think about the roles Adam Scott is famous for, you probably imagine him wearing a suit. Severance, Parks and Recreation, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty—the actor’s practically a walking endorsement for sensible Oxford shirts, preppy-leaning repp ties, and no-nonsense leather dress shoes. Off screen, though, his go-to kicks skew a little more…
Read MoreHollywood’s Favorite Vintage Dealer Just Landed in New York
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This is an edition of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. The vintage dealer Tommy Dorr is just an email or an Instagram DM away, but his appointment-only showroom, Mothfood, still feels like one of the best…
Read MorePrabal Gurung, Saks Fifth Avenue Cohost Cocktail Party to Celebrate the Designer’s New Book
Prabal Gurung‘s new memoir, “Walk Like a Girl,” was celebrated Thursday night at a cocktail party hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue and Gurung at the Rooftop at Zero Bond. Among those who attended were Roopal Patel, Phillip Lim, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Chloe Flower, Chloe King, Fernando Garcia, Isabel Wilkinson Schorr, Laura Kim, Lynn Yaeger, Fern…
Read MorePusha T Is Selling Off Some of the Rarest Designer Grails in His Closet
Some artists chase the zeitgeist—and then there’s Pusha T, who moves like he’s already left it in the dust. Designer dust, no less. Last week, the Virginia rapper teased a track from the reunited Clipse, “So Far Ahead,” with a video of himself suiting up for the Met Gala in a burgundy Louis Vuitton jacket…
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