Posts by Kevin Harson
Chic Women Don’t Wear Suede Pants With Flats—They Wear Them With This Elegant Shoe Trend
Don’t get me wrong—denim can look polished. However, if you’re aiming for that understated, old-money energy, there’s a pant trend that feels more elevated: suede. Since November, the fashion crowd has been embracing the luxe staple on repeat, often pairing it with equally elegant footwear—kitten-heeled, pointed-toe pumps. Elsa Hosk is among the style insiders championing…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Elle Magazine Launches Pan-African Edition
PARIS — Elle magazine’s footprint is growing, with a continent-sized leap on Saturday. The glossy publication is launching its largest territorial edition with Elle Afrique Francophone, a French language pan-African publication that covers 23 countries across the continent, including the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Benin, Senegal and Gabon. Its launch builds on the success of the…
Read MoreCharlie Smith Talks Nothing’s India Flagship, Partnership Pipeline
LONDON — Smartphone-maker Nothing on Saturday unveiled its 5,032-square-foot flagship in India‘s tech hub Bengaluru. Inspired by ’70s assembly lines and workshops, the duo-floor space offers personalized service to the brand’s range of smartphones and audio products, and comes with studio space for social media content creators. It also features a community hangout zone with…
Read MoreFashion’s Go-to Trainer Just Made Fitness Travel-friendly
Paris-based personal trainer Stéphane Demouy has had a shape-shifting career that spans tennis, boxing, academia and entrepreneurship. But if you ask him what keeps his clientele coming back — which, a quick scroll through his Instagram would reveal, ranges from Cindy Bruna and Izabel Goulart to Christina Milian and Luke Evans — he would say…
Read MoreFace the Freeze: All About Cryotherapy and the Treatments to Try
In already freezing temperatures, why would someone strip down and stand in a -167°F chamber? One word: cryotherapy. Popularized by Wim Hoff in the early 2000s as part of his eponymous method, cryotherapy is a cold exposure treatment, with beauty and wellness benefits said to be worth the shiver. Some of those benefits are reduction…
Read MoreEthan Slater’s Hot Ticket: ‘Marcel on the Train’
“Marcel on the Train” is not a comedy, although the play’s star and cowriter Ethan Slater promises that there’s laughter to be had. “We kind of knew that it was a show that effectively made people laugh until the stakes got too high to laugh anymore,” says Slater of the new production, which was extended…
Read MoreCheck-in to the Past at the World’s Grandest Historic Hotels
If these walls could talk. Destinations that once required top-secret security clearance are on the rise among well-heeled travelers. The cell blocks where convicted anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were once imprisoned, the old offices where Winston Churchill plotted Britain’s defense during the World Wars and the Vietnam War bunker that allegedly protected actress…
Read MoreAutry Drops Thomas Lélu Collab, Hosts In-store Activations for Valentine’s Day
MILAN — Autry is celebrating Valentine’s Day with all the romantic sneakerheads. Marking the festivity, the Italian footwear brand, whose DNA is rooted in vintage Americana, is dropping a capsule collection developed in partnership with French writer, artist and photographer Thomas Lélu, best known for his handwritten art. Hinged on Autry’s signature Medalist sneakers, the…
Read MoreVanessa Seward’s Guide to Vintage Shopping in Paris
For Vanessa Seward, vintage shopping is more than just a hobby — it’s a love language. When the fashion designer and her husband, French musician Bertrand Burgalat, want to celebrate a special occasion, they often gift each other vintage clothes. Their flair for glamorous finds has ranked them among the best-dressed couples in Paris. Known…
Read MoreThe In-demand Choreographer Turning Motion Into Story
“I think I can say more with my body than with words,” Puerto Rican choreographer Kiani del Valle declares at the outset of an hour-long conversation about her practice, her past struggles — and what is shaping up to be her breakout year. She’s right, as anyone who has witnessed her visceral, heart-wrenching and pulse-pounding…
Read MoreFrom Golden Hour to Candlelight in a Tuscan Palette of Layered Neutrals at Villa Apparita
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The wedding palette was grounded in earthy neutrals inspired by the Tuscan landscape surrounding Villa Apparita. Soft stone, warm taupe, layered ivories, and subtle green tones created a timeless foundation that felt organic, romantic, and effortlessly elegant. [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] Attire: Black Tie Optional –…
Read MoreHow to Create a DIY Boudoir Shoot That Celebrates Every Curve
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s often a day mapped out for couples, let’s not forget about one of the most important loves of all: self-love! Whether you’re hanging solo this February or just looking to celebrate your beautiful, fierce self, a DIY boudoir shoot is an amazing way to embrace…
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