Posts by Kevin Harson
The Shoe Industry’s Latest C-Suite Trend? CFO Shuffling
The latest merry-go-round of executive changes at firms has been centered around the critical chief financial officer position. Since the start of the new year, Caleres, Genesco, On and Designer Brands have all announced moves that will impact their operations in the year ahead. Some of the incumbent step-downs were due to the pursuit of…
Read MoreA Timeless Wedding at Sage Lodge in Montana with Warm Ivory and Muted Greens
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The couple embraced a timeless, neutral palette that harmonized effortlessly with Sage Lodge’s natural surroundings. Rather than adhering to a strict color scheme, they favored a refined mix of warm ivory, soft neutrals, and muted greens. The result was an elegant, organic aesthetic that felt cohesive yet relaxed—perfectly in…
Read MoreMove Over Sandalwood, Fantasy-note Fragrances Are Perfume’s Next Big Thing
Roughly every five minutes, someone in the world spends $125 to smell like wilting lilac, petrichor and an encounter with Count Orlok, the fictional vampire of “Nosferatu” fame. Yes, more than a year after its debut, Heretic’s Nosferatu Eau de Macabre — launched as a limited-edition scent ahead of the December 2024 horror film remake…
Read MoreDiotima Fall 2026: Artistic Reverence
Rachel Scott has had a quite a week. She kicked off the official New York Fashion Week calendar with her debut at Proenza Schouler, then capped it off with her own Diotima brand. “We invent time,” she joked about splitting her time between the two collections, not an easy feat for a designer with all…
Read MoreAntonio Marras, Intimissimi Owner Reports 4.8% Revenue Growth in 2025
MILAN –Oniverse, formerly Gruppo Calzedonia, on Monday reported a 4.8 percent increase in 2025 revenues to 3.7 billion euros compared with 3.5 billion euros at the end of December 2024. Exports amounted to 2.3 billion euros compared with 2.2 billion euros in 2024. In December 2023, Gruppo Calzedonia took on the Oniverse moniker, reflecting the…
Read MoreFrom 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…
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