Posts by Kevin Harson
The Curvy Pop Up Brings Designer Plus Size Fashion & Celebrity Closet Sales to Los Angeles
If you’ve been craving a plus size fashion event that feels equal parts community gathering, luxury shopping experience, and fashion insider dream? Mark your calendar now, because The Curvy Pop Up is about to become the place to be in Los Angeles. Taking over the Arts District on May 16, The Curvy Pop Up is…
Read MoreChinese Luxury Market Shows Improvement During Labor Day Holiday
Luxury retail remained resilient during China‘s five-day Labor Day holiday — bucking a broader trend of cautious consumer spending — according to foot traffic data gathered by Bernstein across 10 high-end malls in four major cities. Even though overall traffic dipped 5 percent below Chinese New Year levels in mid-February, Bernstein highlighted strong performance at…
Read MoreA Beachfront Marbella Wedding at Playa Padre Designed with Quiet Intention
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Ivory, sage, soft gold, and subtle infusions of green. The palette, envisioned by the bride, Alice, echoed the natural hues of the Mediterranean coast and the quiet elegance of a summer garden. Designer Sira Antequera translated that vision into a composition of clean simplicity and tactile richness — where…
Read MoreBloomer Shorts Push Balloon Silhouette to New Extremes
If the spring 2026 runways were any indication, voluminous balloon shorts are still setting the tone — but a more niche subset is emerging. From the grounds of Coachella to the street-style scene and the Instagram feeds of trendsetters like Elsa Hosk, bloomer shorts or pants — also known as petticoat pants — are gaining…
Read MoreJisoo and Judassime Dispute Highlights Perils of Fandom
A dispute between the Belgian fashion designer Benjamin Voortmans and K-pop star Jisoo of Blackpink over loaned clothes for a photo shoot magnified what happens when fandoms support their celebrities. The designer behind the Judassime label called out the 31-year-old musician earlier this week due to designs that her team had borrowed several months ago…
Read MoreSize Inclusivity in Fashion Still Falls Short, So Why Are We Still Asking?
Marie’s Note:Every so often, a piece lands in my inbox that says the quiet part out loud and this one doesn’t whisper, it declares. Written by an indie designer navigating the realities of size inclusivity in fashion, this op-ed challenges where we place our attention, our dollars, and our loyalty. If you’ve ever wondered why…
Read MoreAs Costs Rise, Can CFOs Afford to Ignore Sustainability?
For years, Global Fashion Agenda has used its signature CEO Agenda to push a more ethical fashion system from the boardroom’s highest ranks. Now, as the Danish think tank kicks off another edition of its Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, it’s making sustainability a priority for another power player: the CFO. On Wednesday, the organization…
Read MoreReclaim Joyful Movement: How to Move Your Body Without Tying It to Weight Loss
Movement, for me, is freedom, joy, and expression. Using my body to experience life feels liberating, exhilarating and at times, rebellious, political, even controversial. Because somehow, simply existing in my body and choosing to move it comes with expectations. Expectations to explain. To justify. To defend. To tie every ounce of my movement, my joy,…
Read MoreOp-Ed: How AI Is Making Domestic Swimwear Manufacturing Economically Viable
For decades, the conventional wisdom in apparel sourcing has been straightforward: domestic manufacturing cannot compete with offshore production on cost. Labor arbitrage made offshoring the default. Supply chain complexity was the accepted tradeoff. And the idea of producing swimwear—a cost-sensitive, trend-driven, highly seasonal product—in the United States seemed economically unrealistic. That calculus is changing. Not…
Read MoreFrom Marie’s Desk: Plus Size Indie Brands Need Your Support Now… Here’s Why | The Curvy Fashionista
The Short Story: The plus size fashion market is worth over $282 billion globally and growing. And yet the indie designers who built this space from the ground up are being squeezed from every direction at once: tariffs driving up production costs, algorithm changes collapsing organic reach, GLP-1 drugs giving larger brands a convenient excuse…
Read MoreHow to Watch Tonight’s Met Gala Red Carpet Livestream Online for Free
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In this article View More How to Watch the Met Gala From Home This Year View more + The fashion set’s most-loved evening of the year has arrived, and it’s none other than the…
Read MoreKim Kardashian Gives Her Broadway Producer Moment a Butter Yellow Gladiator Sandal Finish
Kim Kardashian brought the gladiator sandal comeback into her Broadway producer era on Sunday, arriving in New York to visit “The Fear of 13” in butter yellow lace-up heels and a vintage John Galliano-era Dior dress. Kardashian’s sandals had a slim open-toe base, with a narrow strap across the toes and a tall, thin stiletto…
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