Posts by Kevin Harson
She Started FOKE After Mastectomy, A Bold Plus-Size Clothing Brand Built on Colour, Grief, and Living Fully | The Curvy Fashionista
Editor’s Note: You know we ride hard for the plus size community, and that includes championing the designers, makers, and creatives who are building something real for us. When I came across Holly Clinton and her brand FOKE, I stopped scrolling. A trained artist, a BRCA2 carrier, a woman who chose to live flat and…
Read MoreSaks Global’s Expensive Journey Through Bankruptcy
While Saks Global slunk toward bankruptcy in January — and hoped against hope that court might be avoided — some eagle-eyed observers worried the retailer wasn’t moving quickly enough. Turns out, it’s expensive to run out of money. Saks Global is now hitting its benchmarks and is rapidly transforming its business under court supervision and…
Read MoreVilla Fresca by Gabi Fresh Just Dropped a New Collection and Sis, We’re Already Adding to Cart | The Curvy Fashionista
If you’ve been waiting for the universe to give you a sign to book that trip and refresh your swim wardrobe, consider this your sign. Villa Fresca, the luxe size-inclusive swimwear brand founded by LA-based creative director and style pioneer Gabi Fresh (aka Gabi Gregg), has officially dropped a brand new collection and honey, it…
Read MoreAmerican Exchange Group Inks $39 Million Deal for Allbirds Assets
American Exchange Group plans to acquire the assets of Allbirds, the struggling shoe brand, in a $39 million deal. The sale, negotiated by a special committee of independent directors, is subject to approval by the brand’s shareholders. The deal, which could see price adjustments before closing, is expected to be finalized in the second quarter…
Read MorePlus Size Spring Wardrobe Refresh: 10 Closet Staples That Do the Heavy Lifting for You
We want to be transparent with you about how we make money. This website uses affiliate links. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the retailer. This commission comes at no additional cost to you Let’s be honest. You have opened that…
Read MoreKering Confirms 10 Chinese Designers for Residency Program
Kering revealed the 10 designers who will participate in its new initiative in China dubbed CRAFT, which stands for Creative Residency for Artisanship, Fashion and Technology. They are to commence an “international learning journey” in May, staring with a first stop in Italy, to be followed by Paris and Shanghai legs. “After the completion of…
Read MoreThe Best Sneakers Releasing in April
The first full month of spring will have a lot in store in the sneaker department. Several new sneakers will make their debut across several brands, including Pharrell’s latest Adidas model, the New Balance 5030 and the latest iteration in Nike‘s longest-running run franchise. Coveted retros will also be represented with the continued release of…
Read MorePaul & Shark’s, Aspesi’s Judicial Administration Procedures Rejected by Judge
MILAN — A Milan court rejected prosecutors’ request to place Paul & Shark’s parent Dama SpA and Aspesi’s Alberto Aspesi & C. SpA under judicial administration for their alleged negligence in auditing their suppliers. Judge Roberto Crepaldi ruled against the prosecutors’ move, arguing that the legal grounds for the requested measure were not met as there is…
Read MoreA Chic Bridal Shower Blending Greek Summer Vibes with Hermès-Inspired Luxury
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”The Inspiration”] Nicole envisioned a bridal shower that felt joyful, feminine, and deeply personal. Having grown up visiting Spencer’s on the Waterfront, the venue held meaningful nostalgia for her, making it the perfect setting to celebrate alongside her closest girls. With her upcoming wedding in Greece, Nicole wanted to echo that…
Read MoreA Blush and Peach Garden Wedding with Butterfly Motifs and Meaningful Korean Details
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The wedding palette centered around soft whites, blush pinks, and layered shades of rose. To keep the palette feeling bright and fresh in the garden setting at Twin Willow Gardens, we added peach as a bridge tone. The warmth of peach complemented the natural wood tones of the venue…
Read MoreConsumer Confidence Continues to Drop as Gas Prices Rise
Shoppers on their way to the mall are increasingly noticing prices at the gas station — and they’re not liking what they see. March consumer confidence fell 6 percent from last month, slipping back to levels last seen in December, according to the University of Michigan’s closely watched Surveys of Consumers. “Declines were seen across…
Read MoreMeet Connor Norton, the Founder of Luxe Big & Tall Brand, MANY | The Curvy Fashionista
Connor Norton founded MANY, a big and tall men’s clothing brand, when he couldn’t find an outfit for his friend’s wedding. “I had four weeks to prepare, and no budget. Despite all that time and resources, I would order something online, and it would come in. One of them would kind of fit, but it…
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