After completing its third year, the Miami Grand Prix has finally raced to victory at the checkered flag. Since its inception, the first American race on the calendar has found ways to build on its initial hype. And alongside these improvements for Formula 1 fans and drivers/teams, brands across the fashion, beauty and lifestyle sectors … Read more
While haute couture remains a cornerstone of the fashion world, its power was showcased on another level in fall 2024, as Paris prepares to once again become the center of the world with the Olympic Games approaching. On the catwalks, designers referenced global sporting events, with the likes of Dior, Schiaparelli and, most notably, Thom … Read more
David Turner, a former WWD and Hearst Publications photographer, died on June 18 at the age of 64. A man of multiple talents, whose demanding nature extended to other pursuits such as teaching, baking and trumpet playing, Turner was not inclined to do anything half-heartedly. During a seventeen-year career as a staff photographer at WWD … Read more
The metaverse may be yesterday’s news to the media, but its incarnations live on and even thrive. Just don’t use the ‘m’ word. Instead, call it gaming or virtual fashion, like Adidas’ latest collaboration on Roblox, which includes a digital necklace that recently sold for around $20,000. The athletic apparel and sneaker giant partnered with … Read more
Pet wellness continues to gain momentum as new brands emerge and offer better quality products that meet the demands of today’s pet parents. Often referred to as the humanization of pets, the phenomenon reflects the modern lifestyle of (largely Millennial and Gen Z) consumers who want to find the same standards for their pets as … Read more
Water is the source of all beauty, and Conserving Beauty has placed its conservation at the heart of its ethos. This focus on water conservation is especially relevant in the beauty industry, where products often contain significant amounts of water, typically ranging from 60 to 85 percent, according to the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics … Read more
“Where in the world is Mary McFadden?” That would be a fair question for Mary McFadden on any given day in any given year for the past seventy years. But the inveterate traveler and New York-raised fashion designer and artist is establishing himself by founding the Mary McFadden Archive at Drexel University. More from WWD … Read more
Ahead of the Fashion Scholarship Fund’s annual evening gala, WWD invited students to get an early start in the studio with a variety of panel discussions designed to teach the incoming class about the fashion industry. The new class of FSF scholars consists of 130 students recognized for their talents and potential to disrupt and … Read more
NOT SO FAST: France has ultra-fast fashion players such as Shein and Temu in its sights with new legislation. The country’s parliament unanimously passed a bill on Thursday that would ban advertising and impose fines on cheap imports into the country. It is the first step before the bill will ultimately be voted on in … Read more
Huda Kattan is back at the helm of her eponymous beauty brand – and she has a new roadmap. After working behind the scenes in recent years, Kattan hopes that by resuming the company’s leadership role, she can get the company back on track. More from WWD Kattan was hailed as a super influencer in … Read more