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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Sandra Powers Murphy cut her teeth on Wall Street,  started her own broker-dealer, published a book on marketing consulting, and otherwise stayed about as far away from the footwear industry as one can. Then, the mother of six experienced an awakening — in the form of a work trip to New York.  ”It was 7:00 p.m., and I really wanted to catch the last train back to Boston. It was pouring rain and there were no cabs, if you can imagine a time before Uber, and I was like, ‘The only way I’m making this train is by taking off my shoes and running the 10 blocks,'” Murphy tells Footwear News. “Which is literally what I did, and when I got to Penn Station, I thought, ‘Oh my God. I probably just gave myself meningitis.’ How is this possibly what women were stuck dealing with? ...

William Franklyn-Miller didn’t initially think he — a young British actor — was cut out to portray George Washington in a biopic.  ”When I got the audition, I was like, ‘There’s no way they’re gonna give it to an English guy,’” says Franklyn-Miller, the star of “Young Washington.” “But technically, he was part of the colony — so he was British at the start, even though he was born in what would become the United States.” Franklyn-Miller stars as George Washington in the coming-of-age biopic, which focuses on the founding father’s experiences pre-Revolutionary War. The film centers on his rise to leadership, and missteps, during the French and Indian War. “Young Washington” premiered at the Tribeca Festival ahead of its wide release Friday, timed to Independence Day weekend during America’s semiquincentennial year. Franklyn-Miller was recently in New York for an extended stretch of time, accompanied by his sister and brother, fo...

Comedian Kevin Hart’s cofounded tequila brand Gran Coramino is adding Lori Harvey to the mix. The longtime model will serve as the brand’s new chief creative advisor and marks her first collaboration with Gran Coramino with a new campaign. Lori Harvey x Gran Coramino Courtesy of Gran Coramino Tequila “Creating meaningful experiences has always been one of my greatest joys. Whether I’m bringing together friends, celebrating family, or simply making people feel seen,” Harvey said in an exclusive statement to WWD. “I believe the smallest details leave the biggest impressions, and that’s the philosophy I’ll bring to Gran Coramino. Every sip, every gathering, and every celebration should feel thoughtful, elevated and unforgettable. I’m excited to step into the role of chief creative advisor and can’t wait to help sh...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Saunas are one of the hottest (pardon our pun) wellness trends right now, and for good reason. These relaxation maximizers ask nothing of you: only to hop in, close the door, and enter a meditative state. Their plethora of potential advantages is precisely what’s making at-home saunas an increasingly popular home goods category, since heat exposure and sweating have been linked to improved post-workout recovery, stress reduction, deeper sleep, and mood elevation with regular use. According to Dr. Tania Elliott, a board-certified longevity and women’s health doctor, saunas can “give your heart a workout without moving a muscle, helping dilate your vessels to increase blood flow to the heart and brain,” which is where the cardiovascular component of saunas’ rolodex of benefits stems from. ...

“Chief Impact Officer: Real Transformation Comes from Human — Not Just Artificial — Intelligence,” published last week by 8080 Books (an imprint of Microsoft), is a leadership memoir and business strategy book written by Julie Averill. Drawing on her two decades of experience leading technological innovations across major retail brands, including serving as the global chief information officer at Lululemon and REI and as an executive at Nordstrom, Averill shares the raw, “messy” realities behind corporate and digital transformations. The book counters the modern obsession with algorithms and AI, arguing that the definitive differentiator in any successful modernization effort is organizational culture, psychological safety and human capability rather than the technology itself. Divided into sections covering her foundational life experiences, major career transformations, and future-looking leadership practices, the book provides a practical roa...

Janet Jackson added a sentimental touch to her ‘90s pop star glam look at the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Janet Jackson Gilbert Flores The longtime entertainer wore a pair of low-rise, wide-leg pinstripe trousers with a slightly oversized fit. A cuff at the hem of the trousers kept Jackson’s shoes hidden, while the rest of her look evoked real ’90s layering elements and other details. Jackson added a pinstripe white dress shirt to go with her trousers. Atop the collared dress shirt, the “Feedback” artist wore a gray T-shirt with “2Pac” embossed in a blueish-gray font. The T-shirt paid homage to ’90s rapper Tupac Shakur, with whom Jackson costarred in the 1993 film “Poetic Justice.” 2026 marks 30 years since Shakur was murdered. Jan...