Posts by Kevin Harson
All Hail the Seven-step PDRN Routine
It’s only fitting that 10 years after K-beauty introduced the seven-step skin care routine to the Western beauty lexicon, the category is yet again responsible for beauty’s newest mass fixation. Polydeoxyribonucleotide, or PDRN, a salmon sperm DNA extract known for its regenerative properties, has emerged as skin care’s latest “It” ingredient, making its way into…
Read MoreCalik Denim Advances Sustainable Denim with Bio Based Elastane and Chemicals (4/10)
Calik Denim’s Fall/Winter 2027-2028 collection is built on three core pillars: material transformation, process optimization, and product longevity. “There is a clear market demand for products that feel real, durable, and timeless, while also aligning with growing expectations around sustainability and responsibility,” said Eray Karaduman, Calik Denim’s general manager. “As a result, the season will…
Read MoreVerneek’s Deep Technology Tackles Retail Issues
Retailers have a problem — they’re technologically “siloed.” So says Dr. Nasrin Mostafazadeh, chief executive officer of Verneek, a “deep” technology firm she cofounded with her husband Dr. Omid Bakhshandeh five years ago. “Every business function would have its own dedicated software,” said Mostafazadeh. “There’s software for point-of-sale devices, software for human resources, for ticketing…
Read MoreWhere To Shop:15+ Stylish Indie Plus Size Swimwear Brands
This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Curvy Fashionista! The big retailers get most of the search traffic, but the indie plus size swimwear brands are where the most exciting plus size swimwear…
Read More5 Beach Chairs for Plus Size Girlies Getting Ready for Vacay
This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Curvy Fashionista! A little random but helpful, … finding beach chairs for plus size folks, that actually works for a plus size body, is not as…
Read MoreThe Doux Secures Minority Investment From VMG Partners
Textured hair care brand The Doux has landed a minority investment from VMG Partners. The mass brand, founded by stylist Maya Smith and her husband Brian Smith, is stocked in Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Sally Beauty and more. Bestsellers include Mousse Def Texture Foam Curl Enhancer, $16.49; Crazy Sexy Curl Setting Foam, $14.99, and Bee-Girl…
Read MorePlus Size Rash Guards & Swim Tops: The Best Options for Sun Protection and Modest Swim | The Curvy Fashionista
This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting The Curvy Fashionista! Here’s a category that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in the plus size space: plus size rash guards and swim tops. Not because the…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Fleur Du Mal Gets Sporty
Fleur du Mal, the New York-based lingerie and ready-to-wear brand founded by Jennifer Zuccarini, is expanding and on Wednesday will debut its Sport collection of workout wear accented with the brand’s signature lingerie details. The founder and chief executive officer exclusively told WWD that the new category stems from customers and friends requesting activewear for…
Read More5 Plus Size Swimsuit Tips That Will Change How You Shop in 2026 | The Curvy Fashionista
Guess what? Swimsuit shopping doesn’t have to be a whole ordeal anymore. For years, plus size people dealt with limited options, sizing that made no sense, and stores that treated us like we didn’t exist. But we’re not in that era anymore. The plus size swimwear market is growing at double the rate of the…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Alo Launches New Trail Sneaker as It Continues to Invest in Footwear
Alo is set to launch its first trail sneaker as the wellness lifestyle company continues to invest in the footwear category. Aptly named the Alo Trail, the sneaker is described by the company as a “a high-performance silhouette engineered for multi-terrain movement.” To accomplish this, the Alo design team added an oversized sole to the…
Read MoreThe Plot Thickens: The Curvy Fashionista Book Club Is HERE | The Curvy Fashionista
You know that feeling when you finish a book and you need to talk about it? Like, immediately? You’re texting people who haven’t read it, calling your friend who might be three chapters behind, and honestly just spiraling a little because you have thoughts and nowhere to put them? Yeah. That’s exactly what we’re fixing.…
Read MoreAhlem Welcomes Summer With Voyager Collection
For more than a decade, Ahlem Manai-Platt has carved out a space defined by precision, materials and an architectural clarity of form. With Voyager, her latest limited-edition capsule collection, that language shifts — subtly, but meaningfully. The collection, which recently debuted with her key partners including Framed Ewe in Los Angeles and Phoenix, Spectacle in…
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