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Dunhill Unveils First Campaign Under Simon Holloway
LONDON — Dunhill’s creative director Simon Holloway is calling for a new era for the brand with his debut campaign that aims to represent British style and class.A First Look at Sean McGirr's Debut Alexander McQueen Campaign The campaign images are set in a grand London town house with model Adam Sattrup sitting on a brown suede sofa wearing a three layered outfit consisting of a wool blazer, a knit sweater and an unbuttoned shirt. An extra touch of elegance is added to Holloway’s vision by way of a weimaraner sitting on a red Kashan rug next to Sattrup. Another image is a...
NBA Stars Hit Hollywood With David Yurman for Men’s Jewelry Partnership
It was a fitting setting at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles for David Yurman’s launch party celebrating its partnership within the National Basketball Association.Pomellato Buys Stone Setting Laboratory The fine jewelry brand toasted its new men’s campaign with global ambassadors and professional basketball players D’Angelo Russell of the L.A. Lakers, Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards and Jalen Green of the Houston Rockets. The party brought out a mixed crowd across entertainment and sports. There were singers Victoria Monet and Teyana Taylor; “Outer Banks” actors Chase Stokes and Drew Starkey; actress Draya Michele; basketball players Paul George of the L.A. Clippers...
Inside the David Yurman Men’s x NBA Launch Event
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Team USA Gymnastics Leotards, Designed by GK Elite, Feature More Than 47,000 Swarovski Crystals
GK Elite and USA Gymnastics have revealed the leotards and apparel that gymnasts will wear on-mat during the 2024 Paris Olympics. This marks the first time that USA Gymnastics Olympic apparel has been introduced prior to the Games.Tumi Signs Pro Golfers Nelly Korda, Ludvig Åberg as Ambassadors GK Elite is the world’s leading brand of gymnastics competition and training apparel. The GK Elite logo will adorn the leotards and apparel worn by the women’s and men’s gymnastics teams for the second consecutive Olympic Games. The collection is inspired by classic American patriotism and Old Hollywood glamour. According to the company, the...
Inside Louis Vuitton’s ‘Beijing Fun’ City Takeover: From Pop-up Bookstore to Ping-pong in the 798 Factory
Louis Vuitton‘s latest iteration of the pop-up gift shop and bookstore format, which was first launch at Shanghai’s Suzhou Creek last October, has turned up in Beijing.How Dôen Became the Hottest Brand of the Summer, Evolving From Cottage-core to Fashion Titled “Beijing Fun,” which is a phonetic play on “Beijing Vibes,” the pop-ups cover four key tourism destinations, lifestyle hot spots, as well as retail destinations in the Chinese capital. From the Forbidden City to the epicenter of Beijing’s contemporary art scene, the four stops weave through ancient and modern Beijing by running across the city’s second to fifth ring-shaped roads. The four...
Queen Letizia of Spain Coordinates in Mango Dress With Daughters Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía for Girona Awards in Barcelona
The Spanish royal family came together on Tuesday for the events of the XV anniversary of the Princess of Girona Foundation at the Melia Lloret de Mar Hotel on Tuesday in Barcelona. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and their daughters Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía met with winners of previous editions of the Princess of Girona Awards at the event, with Letizia and her daughters coordinating in white and neutral dressing.Taylor Fritz's Girlfriend Morgan Riddle Embraces Delicate Floral Prints in Sundress at Wimbledon for Day 10 Quarter-finals Match For the occasion, Queen Letizia of Spain fashioned a bespoke asymmetrical midi dress...
What Brands Need to Do to Address Challenges in the Footwear Market
The footwear industry is facing a radically different landscape compared to just a decade ago, with evolving consumer behaviors, economic fluctuations, and new market entrants reshaping the sector.How HSN and Impact.com Are Boosting Affiliate Marketing via Personalized Content Creation Here, Greg Petro, chief executive officer of First Insight, shares insights into the unique challenges and opportunities currently influencing the sector, from the impact of inflation on buying patterns to the adoption of data-driven decision-making and sustainability practices. As brands strive to differentiate themselves and optimize profitability, understanding these shifts is crucial to staying competitive in today’s fast-paced market. WWD: What are some...
The 27 Most Stylish Home Decor and Furniture Deals to Shop During Target Circle Week
Any Target lover knows that some of the retailer’s top hidden gems are in the home department, where you can find affordable, stylish finds that elevate any corner of your abode. If those home aisles are your favorite to wade through, you’re in luck: Target Circle Week has arrived with price cuts on chic must-haves for your home. Chill Out With These 7 Cooling Beauty Products to Beat the Heat From now through July 13, Target Circle members (it’s free to sign up!) are able to access well over 30 percent off home accessories. While now’s a great time to save on...
Pomellato Buys Stone Setting Laboratory
MILAN — Pomellato is further reinforcing its manufacturing capabilities through the acquisition of an established stone setting laboratory based in Valenza, a key jewelry manufacturing hub in Italy.A First Look at Sean McGirr's Debut Alexander McQueen Campaign Called Valenza Setting Lab, the company will contribute to strengthen Pomellato’s production, specifically in the diamond and precious stone setting sector, and to support the international expansion of the Milan-based jewelry house, which is controlled by Kering. “This acquisition marks a significant step forward in Pomellato’s journey,” said the brand’s chief executive officer Sabina Belli. “The expertise of the VSL team in high-level stone...
The Next-gen Material Innovation Revolution Is Now
Despite increases in secondhand shopping, consumers will never completely forgo buying new garments, so the solution to a more sustainable fashion industry must come from better fibers. Material scientists have amped up their efforts in response, developing next-gen biomaterials with new zeal and knowledge, plus more novel textile-to-textile recycling methods.
Serena Williams Puts a Pinstripe Spin on the Vest Trend for ‘Stephen Colbert’ Appearance, Talks ‘In the Arena: Serena Williams’ Documentary Series
Serena Williams embraced the vest trend and put her own spin on the look during her appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday. The Wyn Beauty founder chatted with the eponymous host about her forthcoming documentary series “In the Arena: Serena Williams,” which chronicles behind-the-scenes moments from the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s tennis career. Morgan Riddle Updates Nautical Fashion in Miu Miu at Wimbledon, Celebrates Taylor Fritz's Win Over Alexander Zverev For her late-night talk show appearance, Williams fashioned a playful twist on summer suiting and styled the vest trend some celebrities fashioned as of late. The look...
Macy’s Inc. Names New Chief Information Officer
Macy’s Inc. has promoted Keith Credendino to chief information officer, effective Aug. 4.Macy's Executive Gives Progress Report on Retailer's Business Initiatives Credendino, who is currently senior vice president of technology product development, customer experience, will succeed Laura Miller who is retiring from the company. Credendino will join Macy’s corporate strategy group and report to Adrian V. Mitchell, who wears two hats as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. “As our new CIO, Keith will continue to simplify and modernize our technology stack as part of our company’s growth strategy, ‘A Bold New Chapter,‘” Mitchell said in a statement. “There is still...
Giglio.com Wants to Help Brands Improve Digital Capabilities
MILAN — Amid an iffy outlook for many of the fashion e-commerce pure plays, including Farfetch and Matches — the latter winding down its website operations this week — Italy’s Giglio.com is betting it can be the successful, albeit smaller, Trojan horse that wins the digital battle.Shein Invests 250 Million Euros in Circularity, Entrepreneurs in U.K., Europe Amid IPO Speculation The luxury online retailer, listed on the AIM Italia program of the Milan Stock Exchange dedicated to small and medium-sized companies, said Wednesday that it is introducing a new business-to-business unit providing digitalization services. Digital Gateway is a new division leveraging Giglio.com’s 20-plus years of experience in running a fashion...
A First Look at Sean McGirr’s Debut Alexander McQueen Campaign
LONDON — Sean McGirr’s first campaign for Alexander McQueen is a salute to the city where the brand was born, with images evoking a youthful, punk attitude.GHD Promises a Big Hair Day, Every Day, With New Wet-to-Dry Blow-dry Tool “McQueen is a London-born brand, and has always represented an idea of London that I’m deeply attached to,” said McGirr, who joined Alexander McQueen as creative director last year. “It has a very visceral kind of energy, driven by the eclectic cast of characters you see here.” The images were shot in undisclosed locations around London, by shopfronts, on street corners and...
SGS to Reinforce Its Cosmetics Testing Reach With IEC Acquisition
PARIS — SGS — the Swiss testing, inspection and certification company — has agreed to acquire France’s Institut d’Expertise Clinique, or IEC, to reinforce its worldwide leadership in cosmetics.Beauty Is Having Its Own Baby Boom Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. IEC is a leading cosmetics clinical research organization that operates in the field of advanced clinical testing solutions. Safety is paramount for the cosmetics industry across the board, for its suppliers, brands and consumers. In the European Union, legislation requires that each cosmetic product placed on the market in Europe is safe to use. So manufacturers must ensure the products undergo an...
Mugler Revisits ‘Les Insectes’ for Eyewear Collab With Gentle Monster
French fashion house Mugler has teamed with South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster on a range of avant-grade eyewear pieces inspired by Thierry Mugler’s iconic Les Insectes spring 1997 haute couture collection.Revo to Outfit U.S. Sailing Team With Eyewear The collaboration comprises two frames — Spiral 01 and Spiral 02 — and a conceptual illuminating headpiece. Spiral 01, which has a geometric design with tentacle-like spikes around the frame, was inspired by glasses originally included in the insect-themed collection, which have become prized items among fashion collectors and major institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Palais...
GHD Promises a Big Hair Day, Every Day, With New Wet-to-dry Blow-dry Tool
LONDON — GHD is so proud of its air and heat technology that it’s launching its latest beauty tool at the Science Museum in South Kensington, home of telescopes, satellite launchers and Crick and Watson’s DNA molecular model.A First Look at Sean McGirr's Debut Alexander McQueen Campaign Some might call that ambitious, but GHD believes that its strides in hair care technology and its new, two-in-one hair-dryer brush, Duet Blowdry, merit the setting. The new tool promises to take hair from wet to dry with zero heat damage due to trademarked, heat-air exchange technology. Heat and air run through the shaft...
The Brand Collectors: How IP Managers Are Taking Over Fashion
The brand management revolution has already remade the fashion landscape — from Aéropostale and Brooks Brothers to Van Heusen and Vince Camuto — and it might just be starting. What Retailers Can Learn From Express' Trip Through Bankruptcy Jamie Salter’s Authentic Brands Group is the big player, agreeing last month to buy Champion in a $1.2 billion deal that will park the sports brand next to all the brands above, as well as Reebok, Nautica, Forever 21, Barneys New York and more than 50 other names. “When you break a brand away from an operating company, you take away the overhead, which gives the...
Apparel Vets Mark Brashear, Jim Shreve and Sally Burnside Buy Home and Tabletop Business
There is life after fashion — just ask the new owners of DeVine Corp.German Brand Hugo and Turkish Streetwear Line Les Benjamins Team Up for an East-West Genderless Collection Three apparel industry veterans — Mark Brashear, Jim Shreve and Sally Burnside — have teamed up to purchase DeVine, a 32-year-old company that imports and distributes luxury and premium brands in the home and tabletop category for the U.S. market. They have changed the name of the company to Maison3Amis, which means “house of three friends,” to reflect their ownership and relationship. “The name is inspired by the friendship between the three of...
EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity-loved Label Heaven Mayhem Enters the Watch Category
Heaven Mayhem is continuing its rapid growth by expanding into watches.Casetify Collaborates With Viral Japanese Collectible Brand Sonny Angel on Blind Box Phone Cases, 'Farmers Market' Pop-up The Los Angeles-based accessories brand worn by celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Sofia Richie Grainge, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and more is debuting its first watch, called the Icon Watch, on July 18. This is the latest category expansion for the two-year-old brand founded by creative director Pia Mance, following belts and necklaces in the last year. “Heaven Mayhem really is the timeless accessory brand that just adds to your wardrobe,” Mance said. “It’s stuff that just really...
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