Dior Pre-Fall 2025: Kyoto in Full Blossom
Dior‘s fascination with Japan began with founder Christian Dior in the 1950s, and now that storyline has welcomed a new chapter with Maria Grazia Chiuri‘s Kyoto showcase. Chiuri’s pre-fall…
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Rolex, Cartier, IWC Dominate Conversation at 2025 Watches and Wonders, Says Launchmetrics
MILAN — The 2025 edition of Watches and Wonders, held between April 1 and 7 in Geneva, generated $53.5 million in media impact value, according to the latest data analysis from…
Katy Perry’s Trademark Fight Continues With Fashion Designer
The yearslong legal battle between the pop singer Katy Perry and the Australian fashion designer Katie Perry carries on. The Australian High Court ruled Friday that it would hear the…
Rihanna Gets Wedding Night Ready in Flirty Lingerie for Savage X Fenty’s New Bridal Campaign
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Rihanna is bridal-ready, starring in Savage X Fenty’s…
Blue Origin Crew Member Kerianne Flynn Brings $325,000 Van Cleef & Arpels Watch to All-female Space Flight
Film producer Kerianne Flynn brought a six-figure watch as her companion to Blue Origin’s first all-female space flight on Monday. She wore the Lady Arpels Planétarium timepiece from Van…
Condé Nast Taps Major China Rival for GQ Hong Kong Launch, Aims for Return of Big, Chinese Ad Budget
LONDON — Condé Nast has granted its Hong Kong-based licensing partner, Rubicon Publishing Ltd., the publisher of Vogue Hong Kong, to launch a local edition for the men’s fashion title GQ,…
Ron Gee Departs Shiseido Americas
Ron Gee has resigned as chief executive officer, Shiseido Americas and global M&A leader, the company announced Tuesday. Alberto Noe has been appointed interim CEO, Americas in addition to…
Beauty Packaging Gets Pricey Amidst Global Tariffs
A rising tide may lift all boats, but the same can’t be said for rising tariffs. Beauty brands are bracing themselves for steep increases in packaging costs after the U.S. slapped 125…
Zendaya Soars to Space in New On Campaign
Zendaya is the latest celebrity to head into outer space. But unlike Katy Perry, who went on an actual space flight with Blue Origin on Monday, Zendaya’s trip is strictly on film. In her…
LVMH Shares Slip 8.2% After Q1 Sales Miss
PARIS — Shares in LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton fell 8.2 percent in early trading Tuesday on the Paris bourse as investors reacted to disappointing first-quarter results. On Monday…
Lugano Debuts Chicago Boutique
Jeweler Lugano has come to Chicago with a new East Oak Street location. Situated within Chicago’s premier shopping destination, the boutique was designed by Lugano’s chief operating…
EXCLUSIVE: How the Sleepy Girl Mocktail Inspired Bath & Body Works’ Latest Collection
Bath & Body Works is jumping on the sleepy girl mocktail bandwagon. The company, which reported net sales of $2.8 billion in the fourth quarter, has launched the latest line in its…
EXCLUSIVE: It’s Not Just Billionaires Who Want to Live a Long and Healthy Life
LONDON— Health is wealth, and consumers today are investing in their future well-being like never before, according to a new report from Iris Ventures. “Longevity Through Nutrition,”…
Athena Calderone Teams With John Hardy on Her First Jewelry Collection
A multihyphenate talent, Athena Calderone’s work reaches across creative disciplines. Interior design and entertaining sit at her core — with her lifestyle site EyeSwoon showcasing how her…
Beauty M&A Faces Further Uncertainty Amid Tariffs
Last year was a particularly slow one when it came to beauty M&A on the back of consumers tightening their belts in Asia, early signs of weakening demand in the U.S. and a slew of…
EXCLUSIVE: Everything Is (Too) Placid on Prada’s Boat
CALM WATERS: While competitors are trying to navigate through the waves of luxury consumption’s slowdown, trade war woes and market challenges, things seem idyllic at Prada, backed by its…
Aneesah Morrow Gets Ready in Coach for the WNBA Draft
With a few hours to go before the red carpet at the WNBA draft night, LSU forward Aneesah Morrow was fighting off nerves. “I’ve been stressing a little bit,” she admitted. “I’ve just been…
Kiki Iriafen Gets Ready for the 2025 WNBA Draft
“I feel like it’s hitting me right now that in a few hours I’m going to be drafted,” said Kiki Iriafen from the glam chair. A few hours ahead of the WNBA draft, the USC player was in her…
Cheat Sheets for ‘The Great Gatsby’s’ Centennial
One hundred years after F. Scott Fitzgerald published “The Great Gatsby,” the novel’s influence hasn’t exactly dimmed. From illuminating the Empire State Building in green — as a wink at…
How the Nordstroms Negotiated Their Way to a Retail Buyout
Taking Nordstrom Inc. private has been on the Nordstrom family’s wish list for years. And now that they finally have the deal, they just have to get to the finish line next month in a…
Consumer Spending Rebounds in March, But Will It Last?
U.S. retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, in an apparent stocking up by Americans to beat looming tariff-related price hikes. Total retail sales, excluding…
Princess Charlene of Monaco Means Business in Suited Look for the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Men’s Singles Final Alongside Husband Prince Albert II
Princess Charlene of Monaco attended the men’s singles final match at the annual Rolex Monte-Carlo Master’s tennis tournament in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, on Sunday. The royal was joined by her…
Analyst Report Puts Kohl’s Liquidity Under the Microscope
While Kohl’s Corp. has a fresh turnaround plan orchestrated by its new chief executive officer, persistent negative sales trends and debt levels remain concerns. On Monday, TD Cowen, a…
Hailee Steinfeld Gets Fiery in Dramatic Robert Wun Dress at ‘Sinners’ London Premiere and More of Her Promo Tour Looks
Hailee Steinfeld styled several designer looks throughout her “Sinners” promotional tour, including the film’s London premiere on Monday. The actress stars in the supernatural horror film…