Posts by Kevin Harson
Luke and Lucie Meier to Mentor Fashion Students at Polimoda
COMING BACK: It’s a full-circle moment: from students to mentors at the school where they first met. Luke and Lucie Meier are returning to the Florence-based fashion and design school Polimoda, 25 years after crossing paths in 2001, to mentor the fourth and last-year students of the undergraduate in fashion design program. In 2001, Luke Meier…
Read MorePuig Q4 Sales Rise 6.2 Percent, Spurred by Makeup
PARIS – Puig’s fourth-quarter 2025 sales grew 6.2 percent in reported terms and 9.8 percent on a like-for-like basis, spurred by its makeup businesses. The owner of the Rabanne, Carolina Herrera and Jean Paul Gaultier fragrance and fashion brands reported sales of 1.45 billion euros in the three months ended Dec. 31, 2025. For the…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton Unveils 2026 Formula 1 Season Trophy Trunk
Louis Vuitton is kicking off the second year of its official multiyear partnership with Formula 1 through its signature Victory Travels in Louis Vuitton, introducing bespoke trophy trunks for champions worldwide. Ahead of the new season, 22 drivers across 11 teams descended on Bahrain for pre-season testing sessions, posing for the traditional season-opening drivers’ photo…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Events Firm Villa Eugénie Names Virginie Trapenard in New Communications Role
BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Etienne Russo, the behind-the-scenes talent who produces fashion shows for brands including Chanel, Hermès and Dries Van Noten, is ready to step into the spotlight. Russo’s creative agency, Villa Eugénie, has hired veteran PR executive Virginie Trapenard as head of communication and marketing, a newly created position. Reporting to Russo, founder and…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: This Joopiter Auction Highlights Karl Lagerfeld’s ‘Cultural Force’ — and Generosity
Karl Lagerfeld was so generous, especially with his longtime personal assistant and bodyguard Sébastien Jondeau, that when on shopping excursions at Colette, which were frequent, Jondeau sometimes had to hold his tongue about things that caught his eye in the famous Paris concept store — lest his boss add even more gifts to his bulging…
Read MoreEarthling Scales Up With a Nearly 4,500-square-foot Melrose Flagship
Earthling has returned to Melrose — this time with a 4,350-square-foot store at 7207 Melrose Avenue. The move marks a significant step for founders and co-creative directors Earth Crockett and Nicholas Baier, both 29 and originally from Minnesota. What began as a curated vintage operation at the Melrose Trading Post flea market down the street…
Read MoreA Lighthearted Wedding Fueled by Dancing and Zero Expectations at Villa Pizzo
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Black, white, gold and natural greenery[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] We wanted the entire focus of the day to be around our guests, family, and friends having a good time. The top priority and most important thing for us was encouraging dancing, fun, laughter, and overall happiness. The…
Read MoreFrom the Archive: London’s Nostalgia for 1950s American Style
The term “nostalgia” is more common in fashion than ever. In 1986, it was the 1950s that took over London club kids’ state of mind. The city known for its fashion and underground club scene was discovering, as WWD made note, “the joys of this singular decade.” The style takeover seen mostly on the outskirts…
Read MoreFirst Look at the Air Jordan 3’s Remastered Ultra Version Which Is Priced Under $150
After transforming the iconic Air Jordan 4 and Air Jordan 7 models in 2024 and 2025, respectively, Michael Jordan’s third signature sneaker is next in line for an RM update. Following early reports of an Air Jordan 3 RM in June 2025, more details are solidifying for the stripped-down sneaker. Like the Air Jordan 4…
Read MoreThe Fall 2026 Formalwear at NYFW Was for Brit-lit Fanatics
Marie Antoinette has been dethroned by Queen Victoria. Debuting amid a triple-whammy of 19th-century Brit-lit blockbusters — “Frankenstein,” “Dracula” and “Wuthering Heights” — the fall 2026 formalwear collections at New York Fashion Week took a seasonally appropriate turn away from spring’s French Rococo look toward Gothic romance. Not since 2020, when “Bridgerton” debuted on Netflix,…
Read MoreJalen Brunson Marvels at Karl-Anthony Towns’ Above Average Shoe Size in All-Star Weekend Locker Room
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have a few things in common: They’re both New York Knicks starters who were raised in New Jersey, they’re both Nike athletes and they’re both repeat NBA All-Stars. When it comes to shoe size, however, their similarities end, as the pair demonstrated in the locker room when they jokingly swapped…
Read MoreFrom Sacred Ruins to Cypress-Lined Tables: A Tuscan Wedding in Reverent Neutrals
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Ivory, champagne, soft gold, sage green, and hints of warm stone. The palette was inspired by the natural tones of the Tuscan countryside and the limestone walls of San Galgano Abbey — timeless, romantic, and perfectly in harmony with the setting. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Our…
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