If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. James Marsden has experienced plenty of highs throughout his career — breaking into the Marvel world as Cyclops, appearing in the Emmy-nominated “Jury Duty” and, perhaps our favorite, showing off his singing chops as crooner Corny Collins in “Hairspray.” But regardless of what we consider his most successful endeavor, one of Marsden’s personal standout moments has been partnering with his son, Jack, for their first-ever brand collaboration with The Macallan. Back in June, the father-son duo teamed up for the brand’s “Drink of a Generation” campaign, which spotlighted The Macallan’s celebrated Sherry Oak 25 and 30 Year Old expressions. The pairing felt like a natural fit for Marsden, whose effortless sophistication and easy charisma align seamlessly with the luxury whiskey house’s elevated sensibility. While the campaign w...
WayV is leaving their first trip to New York wanting more. “We’ve been talking all the time about what we want to do in New York and what we plan to eat, what we plan to see,” says YangYang of the group’s multi-month anticipation for their visit. “But now, everything is happening so fast. I thought that four days was gonna be a long time, but now we’re going back.” The five-member Chinese pop group, a subunit of Korean megagroup NCT, were in New York to perform during Central Park’s SummerStage concert series. WayV (minus one member, Ten) headlined an evening of pop music sponsored by the China Institute of America on Aug. 2. The morning after their debut New York performance, WayV was still riding high from the experience. “We hadn’t had that kind of atmosphere for a long time,” says YangYang. “We didn’t expect there to be so many people to be there to see us. It...