Posts by Kevin harson
How Kiko Kostadinov Won Fashion in 2025
And then there is Dante, their fifth show of the year and the first time they’ve put men’s and women’s on the runway together. The collection falls somewhere between inside joke and earnest experiment. Kostadinov, who grew up in Bulgaria before moving to London as a teenager, explains that he never really identified with British…
Read MorePepa Salazar Spain Spring 2026 Collection
Delicacy and sensuality collided in Pepa Salazar’s latest collection. Moving effortlessly from soft pinks to daring sheers and weaving in floral prints, feathers, lace, and velvet, the designer built on the hyper-feminine language she’s established so far. She explained how she played with “classic—or almost outdated—materials, sometimes cheesy or fussy within my usual framework, yet…
Read MoreAfter a Seven Year Wait, the Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrated its New Building
The new space, designed by Adjaye Associates in collaboration with Cooper Robertson as executive architect, was crafted as an ode to all that the museum does for its people. Upon seeing the building from the street, onlookers will instantly notice a set of stairs—a sort of inverted stoop, if you will—where visitors are welcome to…
Read MoreHailey Bieber on Motherhood, Marriage, and Selling Rhode for $1 Billion
In the past 10 years in the beauty industry, there have been lots of celebrity-founded brands, there have been lots of independent brands, there have been lots of outside disruptive brands. Rhode has gotten to this level so quickly. Why? I don’t know if I can exactly say why. I think that we come with…
Read MoreThe 6-6-6 Walking Trend Makes Cardio Easier Than Ever
Walking might just be the perfect exercise. Whether your aim is to get 10,000 steps, improve digestion after a meal, or simply let your mind unwind as you stroll around the park, the health benefits of walking are undeniable—and all it requires is a comfy pair of shoes. Recently, Japanese walking, a version of high…
Read MoreSt. John Is the U.S. Virgin Island You Can’t Just Sail Past Anymore
“Our food scene has become so much more robust,” says Dr. Sewer. “There was a time when it was hard to find local food that wasn’t American food—it was kind of heartbreaking.” To sample authentic Virgin Island flavors like conch stew, salt fish, and fungi (a cornmeal-based dumpling made with okra, salt, and butter), she…
Read MoreApple and Issey Miyake Unite for the iPhone Pocket—“It’s a Moment of Connecting the Dots”
Accessorizes well with Issey Miyake Pleats Please designs, and much else besides. Photographed by Anh Nguyen Faithful to Apple’s history of paper engineering, the packaging comes with ceremony—and a Japanese twist. The long, frosted paper that contains the iPhone Pocket was inspired by the rice paper candy bags used for a Japanese children’s festival where…
Read MoreHow Confident Is the US Consumer Going Into the Holidays?
Ultimately, to capture consumers’ constrained spend, brands need to invest in storytelling that reinforces worth, Lindquist says. “That means highlighting craftsmanship, longevity or ingredient quality rather than relying solely on discounts.” Bright spots Beauty is a likely bright spot this season. Saunders says the category is slightly more insulated from the crunch, as at least…
Read MoreWhy Kay Barron Left Net-a-Porter for the World of Live Shopping
Vogue: Why do you think luxury has been slow to experiment with video shopping? I think because often it’s people in their houses, it’s scrappy, so brands look at that and think, “Oh god, that’s not for us.” But there are so many different entry points for live shopping. It can be personal shoppers doing…
Read MoreWhy Love Festivals Are Losing Their Luster in China
Chinese consumers were once flooded with enthusiasm over Valentine’s Day, the unofficial Cyber-Valentine’s Day (520) and tradition-rich Qixi. But the electric charge around love festivals is dimming. Just five or six years ago, love-centered festivals were a reliable consumer engine based on gifts, jewelry and flowers, while Qixi held deep cultural resonance. But now, those…
Read More3 Ways to Style a Leather Jacket—Fall’s Hero Outerwear
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Every great fall wardrobe starts with outerwear that works overtime—pieces that go the distance, from everyday commutes to weekend escapes. The leather jacket is one such staple that quickly earns its keep: timeless yet trend-forward depending on the silhouette, it can instantly pull any outfit together while adding a subtle dose of edge. One of…
Read MoreJoe Keery Is Trying Something Funky With His Hair and Clothes
Spotted in London’s Soho neighborhood on Monday, Keery’s look reminded me of a micro-era that once had its own folder in my photo albums: the sporty-chic courtship of Jamie Dornan and Keira Knightley, circa 2003-2005. Like the London lovebirds’ shared style back then, the Stranger Things actor’s fit was simple, smart, and easy to replicate:…
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