Posts by Kevin Harson
How Luxury Footwear Brand Zena Ziora Is Making Jewelry-inspired Heels With a Cut-no-corners Approach
Rising designer Chiso Osuji wears many hats, between working a corporate consulting job and running her up-and-coming luxury brand Zena Ziora as a one-woman team. Inspired by her matrilineal Nigerian heritage, Osuji designs elegant women’s dress shoes crafted in Le Marche, Italy, with leather, silk, satin and signature Majorca pearls: “It’s like jewelry for your…
Read MoreNike Returns to Lyst’s Index of Hottest Brands After Two Years of Absence
Nike‘s comeback efforts are paying off in the eyes of Lyst, as it makes its first appearance in the search platform’s quarterly index of hottest brands for the first time in two years. The Swoosh came in at number 19 in Lyst’s report for the fourth quarter of 2025, making it the only footwear-first brand…
Read MoreKelly Rowland Goes for Playful Pattern in Rowen Rose
Kelly Rowland brought out a touch of her wild side on Tuesday night at the New York City premiere of her new film “Relationship Goals,” wearing a Dalmatian-patterned minidress by Rowen Rose. The former Destiny’s Child member‘s tailored minidress was crafted from sable fabric in a bold black-and-white Dalmatian-inspired print. The dress featured a keyhole…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Dior Names Sophie Wilde and Ever Anderson as Brand Ambassadors
JEWELS IN THE CROWN: Dior has named rising talents Sophie Wilde and Ever Anderson as brand ambassadors. The two appear alongside Mia Goth in a new campaign for the French house’s Rose des Vents jewelry collection. Dior has ramped up its ambassador appointments since Jonathan Anderson took over as creative director. This year alone, LaKeith…
Read MoreA Vibrant, Personality-Packed Wedding at the Columbus Museum of Art
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, green, blue, pink, orange[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Their wedding at the Columbus Museum of Art was a joyful reflection of their personalities: vibrant, layered, and playfully chaotic in the best way. From their view above, cocktail hour to a dance floor powered by love (and grandparents…
Read MoreWatches of Switzerland Lifts Sales, Profit Projections After Robust Holiday Trading
LONDON – Watches of Switzerland Group raised its sales and profit targets for the full fiscal year following a robust quarter of holiday trading, especially in the U.S., and a more positive outlook for the sector. The luxury watches and jewelry retailer, which operates stores for brands including Rolex and owns chains such as Mappin…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Naturalizer Launches Shoe Capsule With Celebrity Stylist June Ambrose — Shop the Innovative Heels and Boot Hybrids Here
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Shop Naturalizer x June Ambrose View more + What does June Ambrose, a designer and stylist to the stars who’s worked with long-term clients like Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, and Mary J. Blige, have in…
Read MoreBaacal x ThredUp Launch Closet Clean Out Collab Just in Time for Spring
As we get ready for spring, we have a question for you… Is your closet is begging for a refresh? That puff-sleeve top you swore you’d wear again? Let it go. Those jeans that “almost” fit last fall? Girl, release them. And just in time for this seasonal switch-up, Baacal x ThredUp is here with…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Kris Van Assche and Fred Perry Are Teaming Up
Images of people wearing Fred Perry have been on Kris Van Assche‘s mood boards since forever, dating back to his signature brand, and his Dior Homme days. “Sports and diverse youth subcultural identities have been a major source of inspiration,” he said in an interview. “Fred Perry stands for that.” Now he’s collaborating with the…
Read MoreSickScience Debuts at Ulta Beauty
A year after its official launch, biotech skin care brand SickScience has landed a major retail partner. Starting Feb. 8, SickScience will launch online at Ulta.com, followed by an in-store rollout beginning Feb 22, across 757 Ulta Beauty locations. “At SickScience, we believe beauty should work smarter,” said Dr. Merve Yildirim, cofounder of SickScience, “We’re…
Read MoreUlta Beauty Is Getting In on Sports With Own Athlete Roster
Ulta Beauty is getting in on beauty’s big sports bet. Coinciding with National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday, the retailer has launched its Ulta Beauty Roster, an inaugural collective of six women athletes across games and ages who will collaborate with Ulta on social content and on-the-ground activations. The launch joins a…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Fashion Trust U.S. 2026 Finalists Revealed
Fashion Trust U.S., founded by Tania Fares, has revealed the finalists for its fourth annual FTUS Awards, set to take place in Los Angeles on April 7. The event will spotlight design talent across ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories and graduate categories. Selected by members of the Fashion Trust U.S. board and advisory board, this year’s finalists…
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