Posts by Kevin Harson
From New York to Paris, 8 Notable Openings to Have on Your Radar
February brings a global mix of art, design and culinary flair. In New York, the Noguchi Museum spotlights the late sculptor’s lasting bond with the city in a new exhibition, while the London-born Punjabi spot Ambassador Clubhouse opens its lavish NoMad outpost. Across the Atlantic, London’s 200-year-old Simpson’s in the Strand returns as “the last…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Loewe’s New Design Duo Unveil Their First Campaign
HERE COMES THE SUN: The first advertising by Loewe‘s new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez is much like their debut women’s show: colorful, sporty and slyly hot-blooded — with several of the campaign stars given a wet look. These include recently signed brand ambassador Isla Johnston, whose drenched hair accentuates a smoothly sculpted…
Read MoreLoro Piana Unveils Royal Lightness Yarn and Fabric
MILAN — After two years of extensive research, the trademarked Loro Piana Royal Lightness yarn and fabric are being unveiled by the storied Italian luxury brand. As a yarn, it’s a mix of silk and merino wool, and as fabric, it’s a blend of silk and cashmere. Developed and processed by its in-house team at…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: British Retailer Carl Tallents Launches Now You Live, a Luxury Athleisure Brand
LONDON — Carl Tallents, who spent his career in luxury retail working as a top buyer for Matches and Flannels, is launching a brand of his own called Now You Live, which takes in performance and athleisure clothing, knitwear, tailoring, footwear and accessories. It’s a punchy proposition, but he’s up for the challenge. “I love…
Read MoreJulianne Hough Braves the Cold in Open-toe Mules at Khaite’s Fall 2026 Show
Stepping out in sandals during winter in New York City isn’t for the faint of heart. But on Saturday, Julianne Hough made a compelling case for the bold fashion move. The professional dancer sat front row at the Khaite show during New York Fashion Week, baring her feet in peep-toe shoes, most likely courtesy of…
Read MoreSandy Liang Fall 2026: Favorite Things
Sandy Liang’s fall collection was one sweet treat. Following her runway show Sunday, Liang said she was inspired by two of her favorite films: Sofia Coppola’s “Marie Antoinette” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service” — also a favorite of her son’s, so it has been on replay at her house. The ideas fused into a collection that…
Read MoreThe Top Five Sneakers From the 2026 NBA All-Star Game
The NBA All-Star Game seems to have found a competitive format this year its three-team, “USA vs. World” round-robin tournament. As the players bought in, they did so in some of the finest sneakers you’ll see all season. Nike dominated the court with 16 players across the three teams (counting two Jordan Brand athletes) and…
Read MoreColleen Allen Fall 2026: Spellbinding Vision With Technical Know-how
Colleen Allen joined the 2026 class of LVMH Prize semifinalists this week, an honor that will surely bring global awareness to her brooding brand of soft mysticism. “It’s been a goal of mine from the beginning, so to be acknowledged like that feels really affirming,” she said during a fall collection preview. For two years,…
Read MoreHere Comes the Curls
From “Marty Supreme” breakout Odessa A’zion to “Heated Rivalry” heartthrob Connor Storrie, all eyes are on Hollywood’s next-gen stars rattling the red carpet with curls as big as their box office hits. Where Old Hollywood glamour once prospered, messy mops now reign supreme. A’zion was among the first to spawn an internet frenzy over her…
Read MoreNorma Kamali Fall 2026: Something for Everyone
Norma Kamali’s business sits right in the middle of the fashion spectrum — they’re styles that aren’t luxury priced, but certainly don’t sit within the lower “trend prices,” either. During a preview of fall, the designer said she sees continuity in this contemporary space. “I think a lot has to do with clothes and accessorizing…
Read MoreAltuzarra Fall 2026: Here for the Drama
Many designers across New York Fashion Week have been exploring the idea of reworking the mundane to fit the modern woman’s wardrobe by putting their own spin on it with personality-driven twists, ’90s nods and more. Joseph Altuzarra is one of them. He’s actually been excelling at it for a handful of seasons now with…
Read MoreAWGE Fall 2026: Bring It Home
A few days before New York Fashion Week began, it was announced that AWGE, A$AP Rocky’s brand that has shown in Paris the past two seasons, was throwing a surprise show, upending the calendar for the week with a show that felt deliberately grounded — less about spectacle, more about his point of view. “Me…
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