MUST-HAVE MESH FLATS – Atlantic-Pacific

May 1, 2024 Love them? Hate them? Either way, mesh flats continue to trend for spring! What started in luxury with brands like Khaite and The Row, has trickled down into more mainstream brands and retailers. I’ve warmed up to the sheer trend myself, but have decided it won’t be a long lasting moment in […]

Wolverine reveals new licensing agreements for Merrell, Saucony brands

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced on Wednesday that it has entered into two new global licensing agreements, for the U.S. firm’s Merrell and Saucony brands. Saucony Under the first agreement, Vida Shoes International will become the global Merrell and Saucony licensee for kids footwear with rights to these products in almost all markets subject to existing licenses. In addition, […]

Vancouver’s Oakridge Park unveils new jewelry retailers

Vancouver’s Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment endeavour, announced on Wednesday the lineup of inaugural jewelry brands set to grace the new shopping destination in spring 2025. Vancouver’s Oakridge Park unveils newjewelry retailers. – Oakridge Park Among the names is Tiffany & Co. and legacy jeweller Chow Tai Fook, alongside Bvlgari and American luxury jewelry company, […]

David Yurman opens new boutique at The Grove in Los Angeles

Luxury jewelry brand David Yurman announced on Wednesday the opening of a new boutique at The Grove in Los Angeles. David Yurman opens new boutique at The Grove in Los Angeles. – David Yurman Stepping into the new space, customers will discover the next generation of the brand’s store design, spearheaded by president and chief […]

Online bridal brand Azazie opens Azazie Studio

Direct-to-consumer bridal brand Azazie has opened its first showroom in the heart of Beverly Hills, aimed at transforming real-life wedding and formal experiences. Online bridal brand Azazie opens Azazie Studio. – Azazie Dubbed ‘Azazie Studio’, the location is set to become a destination for influencers, media personalities, and celebrities seeking an immersive journey into the […]

Estée Lauder cuts revenue outlook as challenges in China persist

By Bloomberg Published May 1, 2024 Estée Lauder Cos. lowered its revenue outlook for the remainder of the year as the company faces lackluster demand for its high-end products in China. Estée Lauder The company noted ongoing weakness in prestige beauty in mainland China in the most recent quarter, “reflecting subdued consumer confidence and softness […]

Stylist Dani Michelle Shares the Trends She’s Loving for Spring

Welcome to our podcast, Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr. Think of it as your direct line to the designers, stylists, beauty experts, editors, and tastemakers who are shaping the fashion-and-beauty world. Subscribe to Who What Wear With Hillary Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Celebrity stylist Dani Michelle has always known she wanted to […]

Delsey Paris opens store on the Champs-Élysées

Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 1, 2024 Barely three months before the Olympic Games kick off in Paris, scores of retail names have opened stores on the Champs-Elysées in the French capital, notable among them JD Sports and Levi’s. The latest was French luggage brand Delsey Paris, which opened in April at number 30-32 […]

Louis Vuitton promotes Cécile Durieux, Bianca Manley as VPs in comms department

Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 1, 2024 Following the appointment of Blake Harrop as executive vice-president image and communications, effective on May 1, Louis Vuitton has reshuffled its communications department by promoting Cécile Durieux and Bianca Manley, respectively, to the posts of vice-president menswear and corporate communications, and vice-president womenswear communications. A Louis Vuitton […]

Hoka opens first store in Paris

Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 1, 2024 Sport apparel and equipment brand Hoka, which belongs to US group Deckers Brands (owner among others of Teva, Koolaburra and Ugg), continues to strengthen its presence in Europe. In autumn 2023, Hoka opened its first European store in London, and has now inaugurated a first Parisian address […]