Posts by Kevin Harson
Jeffrey Banks Dishes About Ralph Lauren, Audrey Hepburn and More
After nearly 50 years in the fashion industry, Jeffrey Banks has plenty to unpack. The American designer detailed some of the highlights of his career Thursday night during a “Fashion Icons” talk with his friend of many years Fern Mallis at 92NY. Borrowing Ralph Lauren’s personal tuxedo to wear to his senior prom, befriending Audrey…
Read MoreBalmain’s Celebrity History, From Josephine Baker to Beyoncé
Pierre Balmain was one of the earliest designers to grasp the power of celebrity in fashion. The French couturier built close relationships with the superstars of his era, dressing them for the stage and screen — a legacy that continues under the house’s current creative director, Olivier Rousteing. When Balmain launched his namesake house in…
Read MoreLancôme Gives Back to Better Tomorrow
At Lancôme, making the world more beautiful transcends physical appearance. In sync with its core aim of caring for people and the planet for a happier, more sustainable future, the brand has instigated numerous initiatives — ranging from refillable products to improving literacy to empowering women with disabilities. This has long been a core tenet.…
Read MoreLaQuan Smith Suits Up Dancers for ‘DS2 Remix: The Ballet”
If designing a collection, staging a runway show and welcoming celebrity guests weren’t enough for September, LaQuan Smith has designed custom costumes for ballet dancers. The New Yorker has created four custom looks for the all-Black and Latin cast that will perform at a one-night event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Friday. Born and…
Read MoreTake a Full Look at Union and Fragment’s Unexpected Air Jordan 1 Colorway
Earlier this year, Hiroshi Fujiwara surprised his followers as he was spotted in a new colorway of his Union x Fragment x Air Jordan 1 High. The sneaker is significantly less blue-forward than his other sneaker collaborations, and in-hand images from a leaker now give the best look yet at the unexpected treatment. The Fragment…
Read MoreSwiss Watch Exports Slump Globally in August
PARIS — Swiss watch exports cooled significantly in August. Shipments of wristwatches fell 16.4 percent, reaching 1.57 billion Swiss francs or $1.98 billion, and over 13 percent in units in the month, according to figures published Thursday by the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. On the one hand, a rush to ship to the U.S.…
Read MoreThe Best Celeb-Loved Skin Care, Makeup, Grooming Kits and Perfumes to Shop at Nordstrom’s Beauty Sale
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. 8 Not-to-Miss Beauty Favorites to Shop on Sale at Nordstrom View more + Although fall’s first chill makes us want to wrap ourselves in a weighted blanket and put Mariah Carey on the speaker,…
Read MorePrints and Color Struck a Chord for Buyers at Coterie
Breezy silhouettes, prints and color pops led the Spring ’26 women’s contemporary fashion trends at Coterie New York, while browns, burgundies and blondes — and even safari looks — highlighted the shoe offerings. The three-day show held from Sept. 14-16 at the Javits Center in N.Y.C. included nearly 700 brands from 35 countries. Retailers attending…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Art Basel Paris Partners With Leading Fashion Personalities
PARIS – Art Basel is partnering with two prominent fashion industry figures to curate public events at its upcoming fair in Paris, as it continues to broaden its reach amid a challenging art market. The global platform has tapped French journalist and filmmaker Loïc Prigent to curate Oh La La!, its special initiative inviting galleries…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Mariska Hargitay Joins the Cetaphil Family
Mariska Hargitay, fresh off a directorial debut for her recent “My Mom Jayne” documentary, is adding yet another title under her belt. The actress has joined Cetaphil as the face of the brand’s three-piece Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming line, which debuts Wednesday. Priced from $10 for the Hydrating & Firming Neck, Chest and Face…
Read MoreMargot Robbie Moves Between Mirrored Heels and Barely-there Sandals in New York City
Margot Robbie’s New York promo day on Tuesday traced two of the season’s biggest shoe trends, moving from mirrored block-heel mules to strappy, barely-there sandals. For one stop, Robbie wore Celine by Phoebe Philo’s spring 2014 leather slingback mules. The archival style featured a navy leather upper with a side cutout and oversized silver buckle,…
Read MoreCelebrities at Tory Burch Spring 2026: Ciara, Jessica Alba and More
Early Monday evening, Tory Burch debuted her spring 2026 runway collection inside the lobby of One Hanson Place, a landmarked space located across the street from the Atlantic Terminal Mall and Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn. As sunlight beamed through the room’s Rene Chambellan metal window silhouettes, celebrity guests including Naomi Watts, Emma Roberts, Ciara,…
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