Fran Drescher has once again joined forces with Laura Geller Beauty to launch a limited-edition palette in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The star of “The Nanny,” who initially discovered the cosmetic brand on QVC, has fallen in love with Geller’s mineral-based, paraben-free formulas, especially since he is a cancer survivor. Nearly thirty years … Read more
Alessandro Michele will give his debut presentation for Valentino during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday. The designer, who left Gucci in 2022, was announced as the house’s new creative director in March. Michele succeeds Valentino’s creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli, whose departure was revealed just days before Michele’s appointment. In an Instagram post, Michele wrote that … Read more
MILAN — Call it Milan Custom made Week. The Spring 2025 presentations held here last week showcased a range of sartorial codes, from new proportions to glittering embellishments. WWD rounded up seven tailored takes — one for each day of the week. Brioni When executive design director Norbert Stumpfl officially introduced the La Donna womenswear … Read more
Since her debut at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2008, Taylor Swift has become an awards show fixture, earning a whopping 60 nominations and taking home 23 Moon Men over the years — just two shy of Beyoncé, who currently leads the VMAs with 25 wins. Her red carpet appearances have evolved along with … Read more
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