Posts by Kevin Harson
An Exclusive Look at Dimorestudio’s Furniture Collaboration With Bonacina
MILAN — Told in a language of lacquer and cotò wood, Milan’s Dimorestudio has put a new spin on the rattan that Bonacina has been producing since 1889. Dimorestudio, which was founded by design duo Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci, has designed a series of 1970s-inspired pieces. Named Punta Ala, after the Tuscan seaside resort,…
Read MoreWhy One Beauty Industry Veteran Thinks Allergies Are Wellness’s Next Frontier
One beauty veteran is looking beyond the parameters of the industry’s four key categories. Lorne Lucree, consultant and seasoned executive, is bringing beauty’s playbook to wellness — more specifically, allergies — which he believes to be the two sectors’ next point of convergence. His brand, Wizard Wellness, launches Thursday on its website with sinus rinses,…
Read MoreSephora CEO Guillaume Motte Outlines Global Ambitions
This week, the executive leadership team of Sephora has descended on New York for its first global brand summit, where chief executive officer Guillaume Motte will share his strategic vision with about 200 brands. The goal: To solidify Sephora’s standing as the retail partner of choice in a landscape that is increasingly competitive and nuanced…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Interparfums Inc. Picks Up Licenses for David Beckham, Nautica
Authentic Brands Group has selected a previous collaborator to hold the fragrance licenses for David Beckham and Nautica. Interparfums Inc. has picked up the licenses for both brands. It comes just days after Authentic Brands Group finalized its acquisition of 51 percent of the entity that owns all and licenses all of Guess’ intellectual property.…
Read MoreLevi Strauss CEO Michelle Gass Sees ‘True Inflection’ in Business
Levi Strauss & Co. is on something of a roll — and Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, is looking to keep it going. Organic sales grew by 7 percent to $6.2 billion for the fiscal year ended Nov. 3 — on top of a 3 percent increase in 2024. This year, sales are…
Read MoreA Miami Homecoming Wedding with Mediterranean Color and Italian Sprezzatura
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] Weeding colors reflected a warm and elegant Mediterranean palette with vintage and romantic touches, such as in marigold, soft whites, basil, and mint, with a touch of terracotta and muted blush. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] It was important for me to get married in Miami and…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Revitalizing The Vitamin Shoppe
Sharon Leite is a member of a very exclusive club — chief executive officers who left a company for one reason or another and returned for a second tour of duty. The late Myron Ullman 3rd had two stints as CEO of JCPenney; Howard Schultz had two stints as CEO at Starbucks, and Bob Iger…
Read MoreParfums de Marly Boosts Women’s Business With Athénaïs Launch
Parfums de Marly is looking to diversify its booming women’s business with its latest launch. The Advent International-owned niche, luxury brand, which has already found success with female clients with the likes of hero scent Delina, among others, is debuting Athénaïs, an eau de parfum launching in the U.S. on Monday for $410. Inspired by…
Read MoreRVDK Ronald van der Kemp Couture Spring 2026: Model Behavior
In a presentation that blurred the lines between runway and performance art, RVDK designer Ronald van der Kemp staged an intimate show at Studio Astre, a venue known for fashion photography. The designer himself assumed that role, snapping models as they moved one-by-one through the space as if at a photoshoot, pausing to chat with…
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s Fashion Commission Plans New Fashion District in Riyadh
The Saudi Arabian capital’s rapid transformation shows no signs of slowing down. This time the Saudi Fashion Commission is playing a key role in enhancing Riyadh’s global appeal, as a part of its broader mission to drive investments and partnerships to grow the oil-rich nation’s fashion sector. On Wednesday, the commission said it signed a…
Read MoreMichael Jordan’s Most Popular Air Jordan Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade
With the return of Jordan Brand’s ultra-premium Bin 23 line imminent, more details on future releases are beginning to surface. After first-look images of the Air Jordan 6 Retro Bin 23 surfaced, news of what is said to be the collection’s final release of 2026 has materialized. According to @zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, the Air…
Read MoreLVMH’s Splash of Cold Water Hits Luxury Shares
Investors reading the tea leaves in LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s fourth-quarter report took a step back from the luxury giant on Wednesday — and the world of high-end fashion in general. Shares of LVMH fell 7.9 percent to 542.80 euros, cutting the company’s market capitalization to 269 billion euros. Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief…
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