Soko Glam to Launch K-beauty Shops-in-shop at Space NK
Fresh off its acquisition by Ulta Beauty last month, U.K.-based beauty retailer Space NK is welcoming another retailer crossover. The company has joined forces with e-tailer Soko Glam to…
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An AI Workforce — Getting and Keeping a Job in Fashion
Artificial intelligence isn’t just the next big thing or a supercharged trend — it’s everywhere all at once. That includes in the apocalyptic dreams of those who see an evolutionary battle…
PR Agency Studio Beauty Acquires Wellness Firm Powers PR, Expands With Wellness Division
Studio Beauty, founded by Bex Meredith and Cindy Krupp, has acquired Powers PR for an undisclosed amount. Through the acquisition, Powers PR will become the Powers Wellness Division, while…
Beyoncé vs. Sydney Sweeney: Are Jeans Getting Political?
This week’s launch of Beyoncé’s ad campaign for Levi Strauss & Co. seems to have only ratcheted up the cultural debate around jeans — of all things. While some Republicans, including U.S.…
Michael Kors Returns to ‘Project Runway’ as a Guest Judge, Plus Talking About the Steep Decline in Luxury Sales and Marc Jacobs Up for Sale for $1 Billion
In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and fashion director Alex Badia sat down with Michael Kors to discuss his fashion-obsessed childhood…
Capri Shows Signs of Stabilization, CEO John Idol Plans to Keep Jimmy Choo
Updated at 5:25 p.m. ET Aug. 6 The declines are slowing at Capri Holdings — but there’s still plenty of work to do before the Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo parent gets its stride back. At…
Time Capsules: Meet the Vintage Shop Owners Preserving American Fashion
In a fashion world increasingly dominated by fast trends and fleeting styles, vintage curators are pushing back — championing quality, history and individuality. Across the U.S., a growing…
E.l.f. Beauty Expands Global Footprint With Sephora
E.l.f. Beauty is working toward covering all the bases when it comes to retail. After a successful launch in Sephora Mexico, the mass beauty brand will continue its expansion with Sephora…
Johnnie-O to Create Fan Gear for NFL Through New Licensing Deal
Count Johnnie-O as the latest brand to sign a deal with the National Football League. Under the terms of the agreement, the West Coast preppy-inspired brand will create a collection of…
Designer’s Death in the Hamptons Under Investigation
An investigation into the cause of death of an Irish-born, New York-based designer is underway in the Hamptons. Martha Nolan O’Slatarra, the founder of the little-known lifestyle brand…
Nike’s Wildly Colorful Cactus Plant Flea Market Collaboration Is Coming Soon
After being debuted by Travis Scott at Nike’s Toma El Juego event in July, the latest collaboration between the Beaverton, Ore.-based sportswear brand and New York City streetwear label…
EXCLUSIVE: Lili Reinhart’s Skin Care Brand Personal Day Set to Enter Ulta Beauty, Marking Its Inaugural Move Into Retail
Lili Reinhart’s Personal Day is venturing into retail. Starting Sunday, the acne-safe skin care brand, best known for its TikTok-viral Unplug Blackhead-Melting Nose Strips, will be sold in…
Fenty x Puma Just Dropped Its Viral Cat Cleat Jelly Sandal in a New, Football-Inspired Collection
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Fenty x Puma’s New Collection You Can Buy Now View more…
Julia Fox Joins the Black Mule Trend in Saint Laurent at Cara Delevingne’s Birthday Party
Julia Fox traded in her usual theatrics for something more sculptural but still sly at Cara Delevingne’s birthday party on Monday night, stepping out in Saint Laurent’s Romy mules at Bar…
Marc Jacobs Gets in on the Thin-Soled Sneaker Trend With New Styles Available Now
At this point, it’s not a matter of which brands have produced their own take on the thin-sole sneaker trend, but rather which haven’t. From athletic to designer footwear, nearly every…
Jenna Ortega’s Edgy Miista Boots Continue Her Unconventional Footwear Journey During 'Wednesday' Press Tour
Jenna Ortega and her stylist, Enrique Melendez, are never the ones to keep it neutral when it comes to footwear. On Tuesday, the actress stepped out for a screening for the second season…
Claire’s Files For Bankruptcy in US and Canada as Debt and Increased Competition Weighs on Accessories Firm
Claire’s is headed back to bankruptcy court. On Wednesday, Claire’s Holdings LLC and certain of its U.S. and Gibraltar-based subsidiaries (collectively Claire’s U.S.), the operator of…
Saucony and Merrell Drive Strong Q2 for Wolverine
Shares for Wolverine Worldwide were up nearly 6 percent in pre-market trading on Wednesday as the footwear company revealed a strong third quarter led by its Saucony and Merrell brands.…
EXCLUSIVE: Actress Deepika Padukone’s Beauty Brand 82°E Launches Distribution Partnership with the PCA Companies
Deepika Padukone, the actress and global ambassador for Cartier, is hoping to put her beauty brand, 82°E, on the fast track to global retail success through a new partnership with the PCA…
Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Season Two Press Tour: All the Best Hair and Makeup Moments
To promote the premiere of the “Wednesday” second season on Netflix, the supernatural thriller series inspired by The Addams Family, castmates Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joy…
Zalando Q2 Revenues Rise 7.3%, Full-Year Guidance Adjusted
BERLIN– German online retailing giant Zalando continued to grow in the second quarter, with group revenues rising 7.3 percent to 2.83 billion euros over the three-month period. The…
EXCLUSIVE: Prada Group Names Christopher Bugg Chief Communication Officer Ahead of Versace Acquisition Completion
MILAN — The Prada Group will reveal Wednesday it has promoted Christopher Bugg to chief communication officer. This is a new role at the company, and a new development as it gears up to…
Onia and Viceroy Launch Limited-edition Resortwear Capsule
Onia and Viceroy have partnered on a resortwear capsule. The limited-edition collection draws inspiration from two iconic Viceroy destinations, Los Cabos, Mexico and Sugar Beach, Saint…
Mecca Unveils the World’s Biggest Freestanding Beauty Store
Mecca is thinking big. Really big. The Melbourne-based retailer, which has evolved from indie darling to Australia’s dominant prestige beauty player, will on Friday open the doors of its…