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Kevin Germanier Designed Costumes for Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony
PARIS — The 2024 Paris Olympics will end as it starts, with a show of sports — and sustainable fashion.Samsung Partners With Berluti on Olympic Edition Phone Case Thomas Jolly, who is the artistic director of the July 26 opening ceremony, will take over a 30,000-square-foot stage at the Stade de France with a finale titled “Records.” And the person who will design the costumes for the occasion is Paris-based Swiss designer Kevin Germanier. “I don’t quite realize it yet,” the designer told WWD in an exclusive interview. “It’s quite bada– that Thomas [Jolly] and Daphné [Bürki, who serves as styling and costumes...
Serena Williams Shines With Sparkling Straps, Nikki Glaser Embraces Lingerie Dressing in David Koma and More ESPY Awards 2024 Red Carpet Arrivals
The 2024 ESPY Awards red carpet featured current fashion trends and vibrant colors on Thursday in Los Angeles. From cutouts and sheer details to metallic fabrics and red ensembles, sports stars and celebrity guests showed off their style ahead of the ceremony. Queen Camilla's Wimbledon Looks Through the Years: Playful Animal Prints, Wimbledon Whites and More Here, WWD takes a closer look at the fashion moments from the 2024 ESPYs red carpet. Serena Williams Host of the night, Serena Williams wore a black dress by Armani Privé with crystal embellishments on the straps, bra top and the hemline of its train....
Lauder Confirms Impending Retirement of CFO Tracey T. Travis
The Estée Lauder Cos. has confirmed that Tracey T. Travis, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will retire.New Sound Therapy Treatment Uses AI Technology to Boost Relaxation, Optimize Mental Health As WWD first reported on Thursday, Travis will exit the publicly listed company at a time when speculation continues to swirl over the future of chief executive officer Fabrizio Freda. Travis’ retirement will be effective as of June 30, 2025, at the end of Lauder’s next fiscal year. The company said a successor has been identified and will be named in the coming weeks, and that Travis “will work closely with...
Joey King Puts Sheer Spin on the Peekaboo Bra Layering Trend in Pink Look for ‘What What Happens Live’ Alongside Rashida Jones in Sacai
Joey King married two trending styles for her appearance on “Watch What Happens Live” on Wednesday. The actress fashioned her take on monochrome dressing and merged a sheer look with the peekaboo bra trend, joining Rashida Jones in a sleeveless floral dress for the late-night talk show.Queen Camilla's Wimbledon Looks Through the Years: Playful Animal Prints, Wimbledon Whites and More For the occasion, King wore a pink look courtesy of Patrizia Pepe. The ensemble featured a sheer, bright pink, long-sleeve turtleneck, revealing a mauve bralette beneath. The look included a high-waisted midi skirt, as well. King continued the color motif, wearing...
Bella Hadid Puts Sporty Spin on Daisy Dukes with Adidas Jersey to Celebrate New Originals Campaign
Bella Hadid gave a sporty update to denim microshorts on Thursday while promoting her new Adidas Originals campaign in New York.Bella Hadid Nods to Her Palestinian Roots in Red Keffiyeh Dress at Cannes Film Festival 2024 Hadid celebrated the launch of new digital billboard plastered across Times Square that sees the supermodel in one of the brand’s iconic striped ringer t-shirts. The ‘Ôrebella founder posed with fans in a long-sleeve Adidas jersey, which peeked out of a pair of cropped denim shorts. Cannes Film Festival 2024 Red Carpet Trend Was Year of Sheer Dresses With Elle Fanning, Lily Gladstone, Bella Hadid &...
BCBG Parent Marquee Signs Deal for New Manufacturers
BCBG is getting a boost from some new partners. Tommy Hilfiger Teams With U.S. SailGP as Official Lifestyle Apparel Partner Parent company Marquee Brands — the brand management company that looks to build out well-known fashion names through licensing agreements — has inked deals with G-III Apparel Group and Group JS International to expand on BCBG’s legacy. Starting next year, G-III will pick up BCBG and BCBG Generation, including comprehensive sportswear offerings, dresses, ready-to-wear and swimwear. Likewise, Group JS will work to “reinvigorate” BCBG Max Azria through ready-to-wear and occasionwear “featuring elegant pieces that blend the brand’s long-standing romantic heritage with a modern twist.” “We...
Nirvana and Marc Jacobs Settle Copyright Lawsuit Over Smiley Face
Six years after Nirvana filed a lawsuit against Marc Jacobs for the use of a smiley face logo, a settlement has been reached.Fresh Founders' Second Beauty Brand The Maker Gains First Investment From True Beauty Ventures In California federal court Tuesday, the remaining members of the band Nirvana, artist Robert Fisher and the LVMH-owned Marc Jacobs International agreed to resolve their legal dispute and finalize an agreement within the next three weeks. Attorneys for Nirvana and Fisher did not respond to media requests Thursday, nor did representatives at Jacobs’ company. Kate Stoddard, chief marketing officer at Kelley Drye & Warren, the law...
Samsung Partners With Berluti on Olympic Edition Phone Case
PARIS — In a marriage of Olympic sponsors, Samsung has partnered with Berluti on a special case for the Olympic Edition of its newly unveiled Galaxy Z Flip6 phone.Team USA Gymnastics Leotards, Designed by GK Elite, Feature More Than 47,000 Swarovski Crystals The South Korean electronics giant has been a partner of the Olympic Games since 1997, while French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Berluti’s parent company, signed on last year as a premium partner of the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, opening the way for a raft of activations among its stable of high-end brands. The tie-up between...
Brunello Cucinelli Reports H1 Sales Growth, to Unveil New Site With AI
MILAN — Brunello Cucinelli’s namesake company continued to grow in the first half of the year, but on Thursday the entrepreneur was more eager to speak about a new corporate website built with the help of artificial intelligence. EXCLUSIVE: This Authenticator App Will Soon Use the Same Visual AI as the Aerospace Industry Although the details are still under wraps because the official presentation of the project will take place in Milan on Tuesday, Cucinelli admitted he couldn’t conceal his excitement. “After working on this site for three years, in a few days we will present our new corporate website to the...
L.A. Denim Veteran Jerome Dahan’s New Menswear Label Is Inspired by His Own Custom Wardrobe
Jerome Dahan has had quite the denim journey. But it’s not over yet.Khloé Kardashian Stars in Good American's New Khloé Jean Campaign Highlighting Her Sense of Style, Individuality and More The cofounder of such venerated blue jeans labels as 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and Jean Atelier is at it again. He is launching a new label called The Seven Continents, or T7C, but this time it is strictly for men. In the past, his labels started with women in mind. The Los Angeles-based designer hasn’t been in the denim business for the past five years, taking time off during...
Queen Camilla’s Wimbledon Looks Through the Years: Playful Animal Prints, Wimbledon Whites and More
Since she became an official member of the British royal family in 2005 when she married then-Prince Charles, Queen Camilla has attended The Championships, Wimbledon, for several years. While the queen consort, formerly Duchess of Cornwall, often fashions similar silhouettes for such public occasions, she’s rarely averse to trying fresh patterns, colorways and prints — all of which have been on display during her time attending Wimbledon throughout the years. Daisy Edgar-Jones Does Back-to-back Sheer Dressing in Gucci and Victoria Beckham Looks for 'Twisters' Promo Tour Ahead, see how Queen Camilla’s style has evolved through the years at Wimbledon. 2011 In 2011,...
How Illulian, Giorgio Armani’s Rug-maker, Stays Cool
MILAN — Bendis Ronchetti Illulian retraces the adventurous path his parents first made to the mountain tops of Kathmandu in the 1970s about twice a year. Since celebrity clientele like Giorgio Armani boosted the image of Illulian over the decades, the link between the local artisans of the Himalayas is stronger than ever, as the second generation works to satisfy the appetite for their artful luxury carpets worldwide. EXCLUSIVE: Model Turned Designer Rocky Barnes Curates Outdoor Edit With CB2 And while the ancient method of punching strands of wool and silk into a canvas that is stretched on a frame hasn’t...
Kate Upton Embraces 1940s Flairs in Ruched Vivienne Westwood Dress for ‘Good Morning America’ Arrival
Fall has arrived early for Kate Upton, who appeared on “Good Morning America” on Thursday in New York.Kate Upton Favors Romantic Details in Chantilly Lace Dress for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2024 Launch Party Upton arrived to the talk show in a ruched Vivienne Westwood midi dress from the brand’s fall 2024 collection, which was emblazoned with Westwood’s trademark orb print. With its puff sleeves and collared silhouette, the model’s chocolate brown frock evoked 1940s fashions. Upton accessorized with a heart-shaped tapestry purse, also by the British label. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island 2024 Experience Brings Bold Looks With Kate Upton, Jena Sims, Olivia...
EXCLUSIVE: Model Turned Designer Rocky Barnes Curates Outdoor Edit With CB2
MILAN — It’s deep summertime in Los Angeles and model turned designer Rocky Barnes has just put the finishing touches on her outdoor edit for Crate & Barrel’s design forward brand CB2. Roche Bobois Forecasts Improved 2025 for Furniture as It Improves China Position Over the years, Barnes has infused her creative touch into a variety of brands, including lifestyle brand Skatie, and launched her new fine jewelry collection in collaboration with Norman Silverman in February. Her image has also been embraced by home and furnishing brands like Saba Italia and ABC Carpet & Home. This time, the CB2 partnership coincided with a redesign...
Daisy Edgar-Jones Does Back-to-back Sheer Dressing in Gucci and Victoria Beckham Looks for ‘Twisters’ Promo Tour
Daisy Edgar-Jones is currently promoting her new film, “Twisters,” in London while delivering different fashion moments. Queen Camilla's Wimbledon Looks Through the Years: Playful Animal Prints, Wimbledon Whites and More On Tuesday, Edgar-Jones attended a rainy photo call for the movie at 55 Broadway in central London. Joined by her costars Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos on the red carpet, she posed in a navy blue dress from Victoria Beckham‘s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection. Her dress was crafted out of sheer fabric and featured asymmetric panels and draping details. Edgar-Jones completed her look with sheer black tights and glossy pumps, keeping...
George Kittle’s Wife Claire Goes Fiery in Red Wetlook Dress by Di Petsa, Kristin Juszczyk Blooms in Magda Butrym Florals and More Looks From Netflix’s ‘Receiver’ Premiere
Netflix hosted a premiere event for its new docuseries “Receiver” on Tuesday in Los Angeles. Players Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown, who are featured in the series, attended the event in sharp outfits and were accompanied by their respective partners. Over 50 Years of Team USA Gymnastics Women's Olympic Uniforms: Mary Lou Retton, Simone Biles and More Who've Repped Red, White and Blue on the World Stage Here, WWD takes a closer look at the fashion moments from the “Receiver” premiere. Claire Kittle and George Kittle George Kittle went monochromatic in an off-white suit with...
Zendaya Embraces Fall Staples in Vintage Christian Dior Sweater for ‘Slave Play’ Press Night in London
Zendaya wore a casual look with fall inspiration for the press night of “Slave Play” at the Noel Coward Theatre on Wednesday in London. The actress attended the performance to show her support for playwright Jeremy O. Harris. Over 50 Years of Team USA Gymnastics Women's Olympic Uniforms: Mary Lou Retton, Simone Biles and More Who've Repped Red, White and Blue on the World Stage Styled by Law Roach, Zendaya wore a vintage pullover sweater in chartreuse wool knit from Christian Dior‘s early 2000s collections. She paired the vibrant piece with a muted miniskirt and brown leather equestrian boots. The actress...
Kate Middleton’s Mother Carole Fashions Maxidress From Favorite Brand Me+Em for Wimbledon 2024 Day 10
Carole Middleton attended Day 10 of The Championships, Wimbledon, on Wednesday and fashioned a dress by one of the British royal family’s favorite designers. The mother of Kate Middleton was joined by her husband Michael to watch the quarter-final matches at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.Over 50 Years of Team USA Gymnastics Women's Olympic Uniforms: Mary Lou Retton, Simone Biles and More Who've Repped Red, White and Blue on the World Stage For the tennis tournament, Middleton fashioned a silk cotton maxidress in shades of icy pink, green and blue by Me+Em. The dress featured a flowing skirt...
Bold Commerce Expands C-suite
Bold Commerce, the checkout technology company, has expanded its executive team while also naming a new chief financial officer. Steven Guevarra was named CFO, succeeding Stuart Henrickson, who left the company. Brandon Briggs was named head of sales and agency partnerships, a new position.Kendra Scott Teams Up With Disney for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Jewelry Designs Bold said bringing on Briggs, whom the company described as an e-commerce and technology veteran, is part of an effort to build strategic partnerships. Bold said in a statement that Guevarra brings “more than two decades of financial experience and expertise scaling high-growth technology companies....
Olaplex’s New CEO Makes Changes to Her C-suite
Olaplex’s new chief executive officer Amanda Baldwin is making changes to her C-suite.Monday Haircare Founder's New Brand Is Her Most Inclusive Yet, From Formula to Packaging to Shelf Placement Catherine Dunleavy will join Olaplex as chief operating officer and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 13, and Katie Gohman will join as chief marketing officer, effective Monday. Most recently, Dunleavy was president, and prior to that, CFO at Away, following tenures at Nike, Comcast, NBCUniversal and GE. Eric Tiziani stepped down as CFO to pursue another opportunity in May. In the interim, Paul Kosturos, a seasoned financial executive, served as interim CFO. Gohman began her...
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