Posts by Kevin Harson
The French Twist Finds Modern Allure Ahead of Wedding Season
“A true, classically perfect structure like this hasn’t been seen on a red carpet in a while and it’s absolutely stunning.” Such was the reaction of celebrity hair architect Matthew Collins upon spotting Aja Naomi King’s funnel updo, crafted by Stephane Lancien, at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. Paired with a satin…
Read MoreDua Lipa Color Blocks Purple Ferragamo Look With Bright Mules at Cannes
Dua Lipa showed off her French-inspired street style during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on Friday in Cannes, France. The singer brought out a deep purple Ferragamo ensemble from the fall 2026 collection with a pair of the brand’s bright red mule pumps. Dua Lipa GC Images The pop star flattered her feet in…
Read MoreJW Anderson’s Sneaker Collab With Diadora Is Finally Here
JW Anderson’s new footwear collaboration with Diadora is finally here. For the designer’s latest shoe collab, Anderson took on the Italian shoe brand’s Equipe trainer, which was originally created by Diadora in 1975 for elite athletes. Nearly 50 years later, this archival unisex style is reimagined in four bold colorways selected by designer Jonathan Anderson…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, Chanel, Prada and Dior Are Most Purchased Items on EBay This Year So Far
On Wednesday, eBay released its newest trend Watchlist for the 2026 spring and summer season. The report was curated by eBay’s resident stylist, Brie Welch, and taps into trends and bestsellers from the platform’s more than 136 million buyers and approximately 2.5 billion listings. The secondhand online reseller also tapped celebrity stylist Harry Lambert to…
Read MoreDerek Lam 10 Crosby Acquired by NYC Alliance
NYC Alliance, a global multichannel apparel company, has acquired the brand assets of Derek Lam 10 Crosby, the American womenswear label founded by Derek Lam. The brand had been owned by Public Clothing Co. since 2020. The transaction was completed April 30 and the purchase price was undisclosed. Public Clothing retains the Derek Lam brand,…
Read MoreBurberry Names William Jackson Chair in Year of Revenue, Profit Growth
LONDON – Burberry ended its 2026 fiscal year on a high, restoring retail sales to growth and naming a new chair, William Jackson, founder and former CEO of Bridgepoint Group Plc, to replace Gerry Murphy when he retires later this year. In fiscal 2026, which ended on March 28, retail comparable store sales grew 2…
Read MoreDOJ Files Criminal Charges Over Dali Crash That Collapsed Baltimore’s Key Bridge
The Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against the operators of the container vessel that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024. That accident caused the bridge to collapse, killing six construction workers. The indictment names Singapore-based Synergy Marine Private Ltd. and its India-based subsidiary Synergy Maritime Private Ltd. as co-defendants,…
Read MoreBirkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert Says He’s Confident of the Future
Birkenstock‘s chief executive officer Oliver Reichert is not worried despite a changing geopolitical backdrop. The German footwear company on Wednesday posted second-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Net income fell 22.1 percent to 81.9 million euros, on a revenue gain of 7.7 percent to 618.3 million euros. Reichert said during the firm’s…
Read MoreBirkenstock Shares Slip in Pre-market Trading After Second Quarter Miss
Shares of Birkenstock slipped in pre-market trading after the clog-brand posted second-quarter results reflecting in part the impact from the Middle East war. The shares at one point were down 6.3 percent to $35.60 in pre-market trading. “Our business proved very resilient in the fiscal second quarter. Despite the ongoing instability in the Middle East,…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: FHCM and Camera della Moda Unveil Shared ESG Framework for Fashion Supply Chains
PARIS — France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana are moving to align sustainability and supply-chain expectations across manufacturing. On Wednesday, the two fashion industry bodies unveiled a joint ESG harmonization framework aimed at supporting suppliers and preparing brands for coming European regulatory requirements. The…
Read MoreFive Key Takeaways From Day One of the WWD Beauty CEO Summit
PALM BEACH, Fla. — The 2026 WWD Beauty CEO Summit, themed “The Innovation Imperative: Creating the Future of Commerce, Culture and Connectivity,” kicked off at The Breakers hotel Monday evening. At the event, top executives and industry experts addressed hundreds of attendees on a variety of pressing themes — from AI to the evolution of…
Read MoreNigel Sylvester’s New Air Jordan 4 ‘Brick After Brick’ Collaboration Gets Its Most Detailed Look Yet
Only time will tell if Nigel Sylvester’s upcoming Air Jordan 4 sequel can recapture the acclaim of 2025’s Brick by Brick collaboration, but one thing is certain: fans won’t have to wait much longer for a chance to pick the pair up. After weeks of teasers, activations and even an art installation in the middle…
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