Posts by Kevin Harson
Larger 2026 Tax Refunds Could Benefit Sneaker Sales in February
sales, in particular sneakers, could see a bounce due to higher tax refunds that are issued starting in February. The tax refunds will be larger than typical this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s tax cuts for 2025. According to the Tax Foundation, individual income taxes for 2025 were…
Read MoreSalomon Kicks Off the Winter Games With Immersive Experience — And Ice-Cool Adaptive Project
MILAN — Fresh off the appointment of Heikki Salonen as its first creative director, Salomon is continuing to build momentum by maximizing its visibility during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Premium partner of the organizing committee of the Winter Games, the brand staged an immersive experience on Friday in the lead-up to the…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Goes Retro With Reebok Sneakers in ’90s-set ‘Opalite’ Music Video
Taylor Swift was feeling sporty in Reebok sneakers in her new music video for “Opalite.” Swift’s latest video, which was released on Friday, features two styles from the athletic brand: the soon-to-be-released Reebok Freestyle Hi and the Reebok Club C 85. The Freestyle Hi is slated to come out on Feb. 18, showcasing a retro…
Read MoreCiara Shimmers in Valdrin Sahiti
Ciara opted for contrasting fabric play in a custom design courtesy of Valdrin Sahiti for the 2026 NFL Honors on Thursday night in San Francisco, Calif. The “Level Up” singer wore a formfitting, glittering silver gown with a black lacy corseted bustier detail on the bodice. The sleeveless gown channeled lingerie inspiration, providing some sartorial…
Read MoreCFDA/Genesis AAPI Design + Innovation Grant Awarded to Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch TongTong
Genesis and the Council of Fashion Designers of America have named Terrence Zhou of Bad Binch TongTong the winner of the third annual CFDA/Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant. The program continues to elevate AAPI designers by providing financial support, mentorship and a platform to create collections that explore cultural identity through contemporary design.…
Read MoreWhere Garden Romance Met Light-Filled Architecture at Crystal Bridges
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Every shade of pink! & Sage green[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] For years, I dreamed of a garden party wedding. The soft florals, whimsical fabrics, and fresh air always felt like the perfect vibe. But I also had my heart set on Crystal Bridges as my venue—which, of…
Read MoreNYC Meets Lowcountry: A Colorful Moss-Draped Barn Wedding on Kiawah Island
[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] pink, yellow, orange, green, pale blue [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”] The vision for the wedding was NYC meets Low Country. The couple lives in NYC but still wanted to highlight the beauty of Kiawah Island. Kim of Chere Rosalie Weddings designed the reception barn with moss…
Read MoreUnder Armour Beats Projections in Q3 Despite Continuing Weakness in North America
Despite continuing headwinds, particularly in its home market of North America, Under Armour managed to exceed analyst expectations in the third quarter and raised its profit guidance for the fiscal year. Before the market opened Friday, the Baltimore-based sports brand reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of 9 cents, surpassing analyst expectations of a 2-cent…
Read MoreLanvin Group Sells Caruso
MILAN – Caruso’s ownership is returning to Italy. The brand’s chief executive officer Marco Angeloni said on Friday that Lanvin Group has sold Raffaele Caruso SpA to MondeVita Italy S.r.l., part of Mondevo Group, founded by Hussam Otaibi, chairman, and Fabio Brambilla, co-founder and CEO. Financial details were not disclosed. Lanvin took control of Caruso…
Read MoreYoshi The Voice Season 28 Shows How to Own Artist Style and Performance
It was a Thursday night with random plans for a Girl’s Night Out when we landed at the nightclub KooKoo Room to support a fellow AUC family member. Live music was on the schedule, but no one expected the room to stop. The voice cutting through the crowd belonged to Yoshi, The Voice Season 28. Smooth and…
Read MoreBalmain and Alaïa Are Among Highlights of the Paris Fashion Week Schedule
PARIS – A major debut, and a high-profile swansong, are among the highlights of the preliminary Paris Fashion Week calendar released on Friday. After a historic season that saw eight designer debuts in Paris, the fall 2026 schedule marks a reset amid continued turbulence in the luxury goods sector, with many brands reeling from the…
Read MoreKering Launches Second Edition of Jewelry-focused Generation Award
STILL PRECIOUS: Kering on Friday announced a second edition of its Generation Award x Jewelry sustainability-minded design competition. “The success of the inaugural [edition] showed us just how many emerging leaders are eager to drive change and redefine sustainable jewelry,” said Kering’s chief sustainability and institutional affairs officer Marie-Claire Daveu. The contest was launched in…
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