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A museum is a fitting venue to celebrate things that last. At the Museum of Arts and Design on Saturday, Lanvin hosted a screening of Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 film “Persona,” along with the film’s lead, Liv Ullmann, and her friend and past collaborator Cate Blanchett. The screening was followed by a reception at Marea. Addressing the rows of attendees — which included Marina Abramović, Hari Nef, Jordan Roth and newly anointed Lanvin artistic director Peter Copping, among others — Blanchett acknowledged the film’s continued impact on cinema. “So much has been said about this film. It’s been analyzed and re-analyzed,” she said, then recounting when she first met Ullmann her first year at Cannes before collaborating on a production of “A Streetcar Named Desire.” “Liv has this incredible, radical openness that speaks to this profound and deep, indefatigably curious life that is lived with engagement and complexity,” Blanchett said. “You see it so often in your performances, Liv.” The...

Each new restaurant opening in New York comes with great potential: for a delicious meal out, yes, but also the opportunity of a new party venue. While fashion loves the next new thing, there’s something to be said for the tried-and-true favorites. Here’s a look at some of the places everyone was talking about this year. Cue up Resy — or if that fails you, your most beloved PR contacts. Coqodaq Coqodaq, the high-end fried chicken restaurant from the Cote team, has been a hard table to book since it opened in January. The fashion crowd has been drawn to the high-low appeal: fried food paired with Champagne in an upscale chic environment in Flatiron. Mytheresa and Victoria Beckham recently picked the restaurant to host a dinner in celebration of their ongoing brand collaboration, and Andrew Kwon chose Coqodaq as the venue for the debut of his ninth collection. Rockwell Group designed the restaurant’s dining room, including the “ghost arch” that extends over the room’s lineup of plush ban...

It’s hard to imagine Bottega Veneta, which last year surpassed the 1.6 billion euro mark and has reached global brand status, as a struggling, off-the-radar, near bankrupt leather goods label back in 2001 — and many may have forgotten that the acquisition of the brand was spearheaded by Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole, who were leading the then-Gucci Group. Gucci Group Takes the Reigns De Sole at the time revealed that Bottega Veneta had been at the top of the list of his acquisition targets, and with Ford, realized the brand’s strong heritage based on high-quality leather accessories and shoes and Italian craftsmanship had huge potential. He believed the brand could exponentially grow its revenues, which in 2000 amounted to approximately $50 million. Ford did not get involved in the design of the collection, as he was taking over the over the design of the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche rtw line, which Gucci Group acquired in November 1999. Instead, Tomas Maier was appointed to the role...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Bella Hadid just wore a pair of $100 earrings from the cult-favorite brand Heaven Mayhem in a cheeky unboxing video on TikTok. The item she was promoting? Her fragrance brand Orebella’s Nightcap Deluxe Set, which comes in a striking red-and-gold keepsake box. Hadid’s own looks, however, were quintessential horse girl, and this comes as no surprise. In the clip, she also reps her sister Gigi Hadid’s brand, Guest in Residence, with a perfectly fitting Grizzly Bomber Jacket in Almond/Oatmeal — paired with jeans and a buckle that harkens back to a long-gone Wild West lifestyle. @babybella777 It’s tiiimmmee to share the alchemy this giving season 💫 My duets are on so don’t leave me hanging… @’Ôrəbella  #orebella ♬ original sound – Bella Hadid The horse girl aesthetic is something Hadid is known for, thanks to her well-publicized devotion to equestrian spo...

Bobbi Brown remembers her first 1991 feature in WWD well — even without it being cast onto a large screen at the Rainbow Room in New York City’s Rockefeller Center during the 2024 Beauty Inc Awards ceremony. “I’ve always been someone who thought that makeup is really simple, and that anyone could do their own makeup — it’s about teaching them how to do it,” said the makeup artist, multibrand founder and, as of Wednesday, Pete Born Impact Award winner, in a fireside chat with Jenny B. Fine, editor in chief of Beauty Inc. This ethos didn’t just inform that debut lipstick collection Brown developed for her namesake brand in 1991 — which she sold to the Estée Lauder Cos. just four years later, marking the beauty giant’s first full acquisition — but also her second makeup brand, Jones Road, launched nearly three decades later and, now in its fifth year, on track to hit $150 million in annual sales. “I’m doing exactly what I want to be doing every day,” continued Brown, who has taken a stric...

To listen to the podcast, click here Sourcing Journal wrapped its annual Fall Summit held in New York, celebrating SJ’s 15th year in business and titled “SJ15: Past, Present and Future.” The event tackled trade issues and industry turmoil, not to mention Trump’s proposed tariffs, the scope of which remain uncertain. In this episode of WWD Voices, Lauren Parker, director of SJ and Fairchild Studios, chats with Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal’s editor in chief, about the summit’s highlights and its accompanying Companion Report, which recaps the event and also “continues the conversation.” Sourcing Journal editor in chief Peter Sadera at SJ’s Fall Summit, held in New York. Despite so much uncertainty and turmoil, Sadera found the event mood surprisingly upbeat. “With so much uncertainty out there, just sitting around doom scrolling your balance sheets is not really going to get you anywhere. So people feel that when they’re participating in events like this, and th...

Since 1954, the International Debutante Ball has been a premiere event for the young scions of notable U.S. families to make their official debut in society. Debutantes throughout the past six decades have included Patricia Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson’s granddaughter Lucinda Robb, two of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s granddaughters, Ashley Walker Bush, Cornelia Guest, Vera Wang and numerous princesses. WWD covered the inaugural ball held at The Plaza hotel in New York. An article in the Nov. 26, 1954, issue reported on the fashion and accessory trends from the event. Jeweled hair ornaments, such as a pearl clasp and rhinestone headband, were popular, while “floor-length bouffant gowns in white nylon tulle with elaborate embroidery was the popular choice of the youthful guests.” The majority of attendees at the first ball wore white strapless gowns in a variety of silks, many of which also featured contrasting pastel fabric midriff panels. Sketch from WWD’s 1954 article...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Selena Gomez shined at the Chanel-sponsored Academy Women’s Luncheon on Dec. 10, and, in an ode to the brand, wore a head-to-toe look from the French fashion house. Indeed, no detail was amiss: Besides appearing in a Chanel tweed skirt suit, which Gomez’s stylist Erin Walsh artfully paired with black tights and Mary Jane platforms, the Rare Beauty founder also sported a bare manicure that had us obsessed from the moment we saw it. After careful digging, we’ve identified the iconic culprit. It’s Chanel’s Le Vernis polish, in the #111 Ballerina shade. Gomez has an all-star glam team behind her, including nail artist Tom Bachik who, in a recent Instagram post, revealed that the star’s manicure for the event was powered by the aforementioned Chanel hue. Given the fact that it’s both subtle and classic, the polish fit seamlessly with Gomez’s overall timeless, ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. After an anonymous entry shared on Instagram celebrity-spotting account DeuxMoi broke down Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour glam last spring, the self-made billionaire’s ardent fans were quick to scoop up every last tube of the red lipstick responsible for her signature on-stage look. That exact red lipstick — Pat McGrath Labs’ liquid lipstick in shade Elson 4 — is finally back in stock after a year-long wait. While neither Swift nor her makeup artist Lorrie Turk have confirmed that the singer wears Pat McGrath’s Elson 4 shade, it’s a likely assumption, considering that makeup artist Pat McGrath is responsible for a number of Swift’s memorable looks. McGrath frequently collaborates with Swift — she did Swift’s glimmering makeup in her “Bejeweled” music video, where McGrath even made a surprise cameo. Taylor Swift reportedly wears Pat McGrath’s lipstick in sha...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The cat’s out of the bag and everyone has heard about it: The Skims x The North Face collection, which has been generating no shortage of buzz as of late, finally went live on Dec. 10, and all of its pieces sold out hours after the launch. Fear not, though — your winter forecast can still be stylish with a chance of snow if you get on the waitlist at skims.com. When iconic, top-selling brands like Skims and The North Face come together, magic is bound to be the outcome — especially when considering the new line perfectly blends the buttery soft shapewear Skims is known for with The North Face’s emphasis on technical, fit-for-the-outdoors materials. The collab’s high-performing, chic pieces are ideal for ski trips, yes, but also for anyone looking to snag the women’s winter coat of their dreams. There’s the 2000 Retro Nuptse Jacket, an archival The North F...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Haven’t stopped thinking about that denim moto jacket spotted on Demi Moore and Emily Ratajkowski — the former wearing it to a film festival and the latter pairing the jacket in a city girl-chic ensemble? Well, we have some good news: You’ll soon be able to shop this wardrobe essential, and it won’t end up costing you an arm and a leg. The GapStudio Coated Denim Cropped Moto Jacket is part of an upcoming GapStudio holiday drop by Gap Inc.’s creative director Zac Posen, who was appointed to the role in February 2024. Widely believed to be ushering in a new era for the brand, Posen has already confirmed his prowess through iconic moments, like creating a custom white shirtdress for Anne Hathaway (a red carpet replica dropped online, in the form of the Gap White Poplin Shirtdress, and sold out in a flash); inspiring Julia Fox to style said shirtdress wit...

January was supposed to be plastic surgery recovery time. Nikki Glaser had it all mapped out: After barely being in her St. Louis home long enough to unpack her suitcase for all of 2024, she was going to get some work done on her face in the new year and spend the rest of the month flopped over with an ice pack. “My agents knew that I wanted January completely off to get a brow lift or whatever my doctor suggested, and they were like, ‘Are you still having a procedure?’” Glaser says. “And I go, ‘No, what’s going on?’ They’re like, ‘What about hosting the Golden Globes?’” So the brow lift will have to wait — “my doctor doesn’t think it can, but it can” — as Glaser is set to host the 82nd Golden Globes on Jan. 5. It marks the next major step in the comedian’s upright career, which has been buoyed in 2024 by her scene-stealing turn at Netflix’s “The Roast of Tom Brady,” segments on Thursday Night Football and an HBO special.  First Pick “Generally in my career I’ve been someone you ca...

What to See “As We Rise: Photography From the Black Atlantic” Jamel Shabazz’s “Two Women in Blue on Subway.” The Saatchi Gallery is exhibiting the works of Black artists from Canada, the U.S., the U.K., the Caribbean and the African continent in “As We Rise: Photography From the Black Atlantic.” The exhibition includes the works of established and new talent, from Horace Ové, James Barnor, Gordon Parks to Texas Isaiah and Arielle Bobb-Willis. A majority of the works in the showcase are from the Wedge Collection, Canada’s largest privately owned collection of art from Black artists. “The 80s: Photographing Britain” Anna Fox’s 1988 “Workstations, Café, the City. Salesperson (9).” Tate Britain is revisiting the ‘80s in Britain and is tracing the country’s social, political and economic shift through 350 images and archive materials. The exhibition includes the works of Martin Parr, Syd Shelton, Anna Fox, Paul Graham and more to depict the Black arts movement, queer experience and South As...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. ‘Tis the season to embrace joy. Tune out the triggering bombardment of holiday commercials and the rapid influx of spam mail on savings events. The key to merriment this season is to simplify your holiday gifting approach. “For me, it’s all about buying the little luxuries, from a special lipstick to cashmere socks,” says Marina Larroudé, cofounder and chief creative officer of Larroudé. “I don’t think a purchase needs to necessarily be ‘luxury,’ as in an expensive item, but it can be a very thoughtful gift with a fun, glitzy design. It’s the season when you can be really ‘extra’ without judgement and splurge on something fun that will make everyday life a little more joyful.” Larroudé, a self-proclaimed “holidayzilla,” warmly welcomes a joie de vivre mindset with the season’s signatures of all things ornate, such as festive red bows and gorgeous...

On Wednesday afternoon, artist Lucy Sparrow was waiting for her shop boy to arrive at SCOPE. He was running a few minutes behind, but not even the stop-and-go Miami traffic could keep Fatboy Slim from clocking in for his latest Miami Art Week gig: fruit and veggie seller. The DJ soon tied on an apron and enthusiastically stepped into his alter-ego as “Fruitboy Slim” for Sparrow’s immersive “Blessed Be the Fruit” felted fruit and vegetable stand installation. “I’m quite a smiley person,” said the British DJ, glancing around the colorful booth space fully stocked with smiling fruits and vegetables, with on-theme felted still life paintings lining the walls. It was his second time lending Sparrow a hand, after participating in her Fritz Bagel installation at last year’s SCOPE fair. “When I was working here last year, it was great because you watch people. As a DJ, I’m always watching people’s reactions. And everybody, when they see [Sparrow’s work], it sort of melts them and they smile.” ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Pantone is ushering in the New Year with a color prediction that’s easy to get behind.  The trend-forecasting color institute announced Thursday that Mocha Mousse is the shade to watch across fashion, beauty, and interiors in the year to come. Dubbing it an “aspirational” brown, Pantone remarked on the hue’s richness and innately comforting quality, likening it to chocolate and coffee.  While deep chocolate brown has been a hero of 2024 color trends, Mocha Mousse is a less serious, more approachable evolution of fashion’s love affair with the neutral hue, marrying luxury with familiarity. It’s already been popping up in the beauty space. Think: winter nail polish trends like “chocolate milk” manicures, or the bronzed look of “latte makeup,” both seen on TikTok.  The medium brown hue is easy to work into any wardrobe, providing a softer neutr...

Kozo’s collaboration with Maison Margiela began with a pair of gifted sunglasses. Or, more accurately, a party. The New York-based tattoo artist attended a party hosted by the brand and Gentle Monster, and was introduced to the Margiela team through his now-agent. What could have been a simple party gift turned into something much more exciting. “Initially, it was made for maybe putting it on the stories, tagging them, but I said, you know what? I’m not going to do that. I’m going to take it to my studio and I’m going to show them what I have in mind,” Kozo said. “I took it to my tattoo studio and I started tattooing the sunglasses.” The artist has since made his mark on Margiela’s other accessories, all via a tattoo gun. A bag was made to look as if it was duct-taped, and pairs of shoes were accessories with ink “drips,” butterflies emerging from what appears to be a rip, and more in Kozo’s signature style of hyper-realist classical works of art. “This is what I do on people’s body, a...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Canadian supermodel Coco Rocha is a force on and off the runway. With more than 20 years of modeling experience, she’s become known for her strong poses and runway walks, often seen closing the likes of designer friend Christian Siriano’s New York Fashion Week shows. Rocha has also walked for the likes of Anna Sui, Versace, Marc Jacobs and more, and is a red carpet staple at events spanning from the Cannes Film Festival to the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. When Rocha isn’t fronting magazine covers, attending fashion shows or serving as the face of campaigns, the model is spending time with family; using her social media platforms to advocate for models’ health and safety rights, and is teaching master classes to young models in person and online through the Coco Rocha Model Camp, which she founded in 2018. Speaking to her personal style,...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Avoid the annual head scratch when you get to the leading lady in your life on your shopping list: We’ve rounded up the best gifts for your wife that’ll make it easy for you to woo her for Christmas, your anniversary, her birthday, or just because. When you’re brainstorming the best gifts for women, a few categories probably come to mind. There’s romantic gifts for her, like a flower delivery or a luxury candle; wellness gifts, such as a spa gift basket or a sauna blanket; and classic luxury gifts, like designer handbags and minimalist jewelry. You can’t go wrong with any of those gifts for your wife, of course. But with so many occasions to treat her to a thoughtful, unique gift, you’ll want to get creative. Ponder her passions and what she does in her day-to-day. If your wife’s head over heels for your rescue puppy, she’ll love a dog DNA test; if she’s ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. During the time of year when our skin is on the fritz from indulgent foods and fluctuating temperatures, it can take an extra beat to get glam for, say, a holiday soirée. Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation. Powder foundations get a bad rap for sitting on top of the skin, settling into fine lines and creases, and looking stale after a long day of wear. That doesn’t bode well for long days and nights that the holidays entail, particularly when you want to arrive to function looking refreshed and radiant. The genius of Lancôme’s powder foundation lies in the formula’s skin-softening ingredients that you’d typically find in liquid formulas. And by combining t...

On Tuesday, the eve before Art Basel Miami Beach opens its doors to the VIP crowd, Pucci brought a Fun Fair to the adjacent Miami Botanical Gardens. The one-night-only pop-up festival included a smattering of colorful Pucci-coded activities for guests, from a fortune teller to carnival-style games and sweet treats like cotton candy, gelato, and cannolis. Guests throughout the evening included Future, Gunna, and Saint Jhn. “I thought, you know, we need to do something. If we’re doing something here, we need to be different. So many people are doing so many events,” said Pucci artistic director Camille Miceli. “You’re in Miami, you’re in this wonderful city with lots of art, lots of beautiful people. So you need to surprise them, and I think that the Fun Fair has that benefit.” Camille Miceli Case in point: on the dance floor, guests were navigating underneath a pink bar, doing the limbo as Giuseppe Savoni, aka Disco Bambino, set the mood with Italian disco tunes from the ’70s and ’80s. ...

On Tuesday night in Miami’s Design District, Janelle Monáe stepped behind the DJ booth on the top floor of Cartier’s Trinity 100 exhibition installation. “Tonight we dance,” the star told the room, queuing up Prince’s “1999.” “Tonight we party.” VIP guests including Pritika Swarup, Cindy Mello and stylist Beverly Nguyen wandered through the immersive exhibition’s numerous rooms, which highlight the collection’s history dating back to when Louis Cartier designed the first piece in 1924. On the upper floor, a mirrored photo with the exhibition logo, giant interconnected Trinity rings, kept partygoers entertained as they sipped Champagne and navigated the room’s giant winding photo strip installation. Meanwhile, Monáe was giving a spirited DJ performance, shimmying and waving her hands in the air to the beat and encouraging the crowd to follow her lead. “I wanna see you all dance,” she called out. The Cartier exhibition, which has popped up in cities including Shanghai and Paris, is open ...

Arianne Phillips, the Academy Award-nominated costume designer, spent years unpicking layers of truth and fiction to create the wardrobe for Bob Dylan’s character in the new biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The movie, starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on the origins, and motivation, of the famously enigmatic singer-songwriter. Phillips says coming up with the costumes wasn’t easy, and there was a lot of guesswork involved. “Our story is about Bob’s origin — finding his way to New York City in search of his hero, Woody Guthrie and his relationship to fame. A biopic on him is quite tricky because he is a very cryptic person, who has kept a lot of myths alive about his life. He’s never been really forthcoming and it’s part of his persona — he’s this mythological character that he’s created for himself,” says Phillips, who worked closely with the director James Mangold. A costume sketch for “A Complete Unknown.” Phillips says she managed to create a screen persona by shining a light on Dylan...

Fellow model Ashley Graham and actress Nava Mau presented Alex Consani with theModel of the Year award at the 2024 Fashion Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Monday night. The supermodel has cultivated a cult following thanks to her prowess on the runway and her large social media following, amassing 3.9 million TikTok followers from her comedic videos on the platform. Alex Consani at the CFDA awards. Consani is a familiar high-fashion face, walking for luxury brands including Chanel, Simone Rocha, Diesel, Luar, and Stella McCartney during the spring 2025 season alone. She was also the star of Jacquemus’s surreal holiday campaign, which was released in November. In the video, Consani is coated head-to-toe in cucumber slices, taking a rowing machine for a spin wearing kitten heels, and surrounded by strung up orange slices. Alex Consani. “I was obsessed with putting Alex Consani inside this campaign,” said Simon Porte Jacquemus, the brand’s founder and creative director.  “And ...

A few weeks before the opening of “Homecoming” at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, artist José Parlá was surprised to find himself not in Miami but inside his Brooklyn studio. “My mind was all over the place, so I kind of forgot that I was walking into the museum,” says Parlá, who was in Miami for the show’s install. “It was quite shocking that it felt just like my studio.” In a way, the feeling was accurate; Parlá has recreated his Brooklyn studio inside the museum as part of his solo exhibition. He’s long wanted to bring his studio to life within the context of an exhibition, and curator Maritza M. Lacayo and PAMM director Franklin Sirmans were enthusiastic partners in offering the public a glimpse into the artist’s creative process beyond the physical act of painting. “There are symbols that you find through the journey of seeing the tables, the palettes, the materials. Some of the materials date back 25 years,” he says of the installation. José Parlá painting onsite at PAMM. Parlá curat...

In this episode of WWD Voices, Courtney Alev, consumer financial advocate at Credit Karma, chats with WWD’s Alexandra Pastore, deputy editor of strategic content development, and Kanika Talwar, business reporter, to discuss the landscape of Millennials and Generation Z  shoppers. Alev spoke about shopping trends for the holiday season and looking ahead to 2025, how consumers are spending this year compared to last year and long-term spending implications. To listen to the episode, CLICK HERE. Taking a retrospective look at 2024, Alev spoke extensively about three major trends taking a foothold among consumers: doom spending/revenge shopping, holiday minimalism and intentional shopping and overconsumption/de-influencing.  Given the economic state of the world, the most recent U.S. presidential election, the cost of living, inflation and more, Alev wasn’t surprised that these shopping trends are on both extreme ends of the shopping spectrum.  While these trends are not enti...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. It’s your last chance to shop Cyber Monday fashion deals before prices spike back up, and Coach is blessing us with major discounts on handbags that simplify your approach to holiday gifting for her. Today only, you can score a slew of Coach’s most-wished-for handbags on sale for under $200. After a momentous year of buzzy handbag launches including the TikTok-famous Quilted Tabby Bag, Empire Carryall, and Bella Hadid-approved Brooklyn Bag, Coach is at the top of any fashion lover’s holiday wishlist. While those trending handbags aren’t on sale, Coach’s Cyber Monday sale has plenty of under-the-radar options that make great gifts for the trickiest ones to shop for. The Gen Z gal on your list will swoon over the 1964 Fringe Bag that’s done in trending suede material with boho chic details, or the petite Sammy 12 Bag that adds a flash of shine to any ‘fit f...

LONDON — The Fashion Awards, the annual fundraising event hosted by the British Fashion Council, will be held Monday at Royal Albert Hall with a slew of celebrities and designers attending. Among the nominees competing in various categories this year are Miuccia Prada, Jonathan Anderson, John Galliano and Kim Jones. Categories include Model of the Year, British Menswear Designer, British Womenswear Designer, Designer of the Year, BFC Foundation Award, Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, Outstanding Achievement Award and Leader of Change. There’s one new category, British Accessories Designer, which is meant to highlight the country’s jewelry, millinery and footwear creators. The nominees for the category include Anna Jewsbury for Completedworks; Helen Kirkum for Helen Kirkum Studio; Jack Cannon and Joe Gelb for Hatton Labs; Rosh Mahtani for Alighieri, and Stephen Jones for Stephen Jones. This year’s trophy is 3D-printed and was designed by the British Nigerian interd...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Black Friday is here, and you know what that means: It’s time to save big with incredible home deals to refresh your space for the New Year. From basics like mattresses and luxury bed sheets to statement-making recliner chairs that will elevate the look of your living room, there are tons of items that will refresh your home for the winter season. We’re seeing some particularly great deals on bedding, including Parachute’s iconic brushed cotton duvet covers that are not only incredibly soft, but come in an array of colors that are perfect for switching out on a seasonal basis. If furniture upgrades have been on your list, there is an amazing deal on Article’s Ceni sofa, which is the perfect combination of cozy and supportive. You can also use this time to refresh your rugs with a rich colorway from Ruggable’s washable tufted rug collection, which makes it...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. You don’t have to budget for a Dyson Airwrap to win gift-giving MVP this year. Many of the best beauty gifts to shop this year — from lip balm stocking stuffers to luxurious makeup brush sets — ring in well under $100 and deliver equal amounts of merriment and joy. Whether you’re shopping for a gal with a seven step skin care routine, the one who hoards eyeshadow palettes, or someone who enjoys luxurious self-care rituals, there’s an impressive range of thoughtful beauty gifts to choose from that will make their day. To get the most bang for your buck, consider gift sets that pack a high amount of value in a package that’s ready to slip in a stocking or under the tree. Many brands (even luxury ones like Dior and Prada) offer limited-edition fragrance gift sets and expertly-curated makeup kits for well under $100. Top Beauty Gifts Under $100 of 2024 La...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you’re treating yourself or getting a head start on holiday shopping for friends and family, Black Friday is the time to shop unbeatable deals on all things beauty. And this year, we’re seeing discounts on beauty favorites that are too good to scroll past. From buzzy eyeshadow palettes and face and lip masks to hair dryers that cut drying time in half, you can find the best Black Friday beauty deals at retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, Sephora, and Ulta. Black Friday is no longer a one-day-only sale event — we saw many deals kick off earlier this week and expect them to stretch well through Cyber Monday. That said, you’ll want to move quickly on TikTok-famous beauty products and top holiday beauty gifts: Last year’s hottest items sold out fast, and you don’t want to miss your chance to snag the beauty steals topping everyone’s wishlists like Gloss...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. When the terms “fine jewelry” and “sale” are in the same sentence, consider us intrigued. Add in the words “half off” and assume we’ve already hit the virtual checkout and told all our friends.  Running now through Nov. 30, Blue Nile’s Black Friday Sale features the jewelry brand’s steepest discounts of the year, right on time to make sure you’re stocked up on all the sparkle and shine you require for an extra-festive holiday season. Blue Nile has earned its trusted reputation by offering high-quality jewelry featuring precious metals, diamonds, and other gemstones online, as well as in select showrooms around the country. One of the first companies to take the fine jewelry experience digital, Blue Nile prizes expert diamond education and premium quality control with zero shopping hassle.  Top Blue Nile Black Friday Jewelry Deals 2024 Blue Nile W...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Wellness is more than just a buzzword, and we can assure you it’s here to stay. As a society, we are prioritizing mental health, cleaner beauty products, better-for-you ingredients, exercise, and recovery more than ever before. Wellness has far-reaching benefits for our bodies and minds, making the best wellness gifts a truly thoughtful choice for showing appreciation to the ones you love. “When you take the time to take care of yourself, you are not just preventing future disease but you are actually enhancing every aspect of your life,” explains Dr. Jonathan Leary, the founder and CEO of Remedy Place. When your physiology is enhanced, your body and mind run better, when your body and mind run better, this increases happiness and your ability to shine in life.” Wellness comes in all different shapes, sizes, and forms — and seemingly basic things like sle...

Miami Art Week kicks off on Monday. While the fairs — Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, SCOPE, and Untitled among them — open to the public later in the week, the installations, activations, public art and parties are already popping up around the city. Here’s a look at what’s happening from the Design District to street art-focused Wynwood and, of course, back on Miami Beach. Design District Cartier is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Trinity collection with an immersive pop-up in Miami’s Design District. The Trinity 100 exhibition will run Dec. 4 through Dec. 8, showcasing the collection’s history through several experiential rooms. On Dec. 1, Cartier will also launch an exclusive collection, which will be on view as part of the pop-up. The public can reserve a time slot to visit the exhibition online. Maison Margiela is launching an exclusive Miami Art Week capsule collection with artist Kozo, which will be celebrated during an invite-only cocktail party on Dec. 4. That s...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. While the Coach Tabby bag has had a momentous year with a slew of buzzy limited-edition colorways and well over 60 million rave reviews on TikTok, there’s another Coach handbag that’s been not-so-quietly climbing the ranks. The Coach Brooklyn Bag landed in lockstep with this season’s slouchy bag trend, managing to become so in-demand that it’s sold out in multiple colors and finishes in mere months. Lucky for you, the most coveted Maple colorway — a rich chocolate brown — is officially back in stock. The Brooklyn Bag burst onto the scene when it was seen on the shoulders of Bella Hadid this July, and the hype hasn’t slowed down since. On TikTok, the purse has amassed over 20 million posts, with users showing how they “Jane Bikin-ify” their bag, sharing OOTD videos, or praising Coach in the comments. Meanwhile, the handbag obsessed are practically drooling...

In September, a little more than a week after completing his mandatory military enlistment, K-pop star Wonho returned to the stage — and to Wenee, his collective fanbase. “I was so nervous that I wondered if I had ever been so nervous on stage,” says Wonho in November, two months after hosting his first “Welcome Back Wenee” fan event. “I think it was the most nervous I ever felt before, kind of where I felt my mind go blank. But I was really excited about meeting my fans — and by meeting them, I felt more alive after.” Wonho is getting ready to reconnect with even more of his fanbase. The 31-year-old singer is coming Stateside in December for a multicity U.S. fan tour, which coincides with several performances as part of the annual holiday-season concert series “Jingle Ball.” “I haven’t seen them in a very long time,” he says of his American fans. “So I thought if not now, then when?” It’s 10 p.m. on Friday night in Korea, and the singer is working late, discussing his upcoming project...

She’s known as the “Handbag Fairy Godmother.” She hosts the Handbag Designer 101 Podcast, she’s a designer talent scout, handbag industry and design expert, author of Handbag Designer 101 (which has sold more than 50,000 copies), founder of The Handbag Awards and National Handbag Designer Day, runs the Handbag Designer 101 Masterclass, is Professor of Entrepreneurship at FIT, and has a children’s book on handbags coming out. Emily Blumenthal is a handbag expert who loves only one thing more than the business of handbags, and that’s connecting, advising and educating other people about handbags, whether they’re a brand, buyer or budding student designer. To listen to the episode, CLICK HERE. “[When it comes to launching a brand], some do it better than others. Some blow through their money thinking they’re going to go, as I say, basement to Beyoncé,” Blumenthal said. Or some actually do it the right way and strategically A/B test before they even go to market — they test the bags, t...

Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud, known for French fine dining, has always wanted to open a steakhouse. With La Tête d’Or, the newest restaurant under the chef’s Dinex Group, Boulud is offering his take on the classic American culinary genre.  “I always joke that five years ago I became American, and so that made it even more legitimate for me to do [a steakhouse],” he says. “But it’s still with the French touch. It’s an American French steakhouse.” The restaurant is named for a park in Boulud’s hometown of Lyon, France, and the menu features classic steakhouse dishes filtered through Boulud’s refined approach.  “I really wanted to have the foundation of a classic steakhouse, with a celebration of seafood,” says Boulud of his approach to the menu, which features extensive raw bar options. The main draw at La Tête d’Or though is the beef, offered in various breeds — Angus, several styles of Wagyu — and cuts, from Porterhouse to French-style Côte de boeuf and filet mignon. Me...

Fashion is in Zhou Guanyu’s blood — literally. Unlike many Formula 1 drivers whose parentage is often linked to the broader motorsports industry, Guanyu’s mother was a fashion designer and worked on fashion sets. As the first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Guanyu has continued to break barriers in the motorsports space and beyond. Especially in China’s market, his popularity has skyrocketed since he joined Sauber’s Formula 1 team two years ago — Guanyu boasts more than 4 million followers across social media platforms Weibo, Xiaohongshu (or Little Red Book) and Instagram. Most notably, Guanyu is a brand ambassador for Dior in China and has worked with the likes of Lululemon, Puma, LVMH’s Hennessy and more over the years. This year also marked the sport’s return of the Chinese Grand Prix to the sport’s calendar, held in Shanghai — where Guanyu was born. He received a hero’s welcome and was given a special spot to park his car on the grid post-race to celebrate his first home race. Zhou Gu...

“Emilia Pérez” is one of the year’s most ambitious films, springing to the center of conversation from the moment it premiered at Cannes, where it won the Jury Prize and the cast won the Best Actress award, to its release this month on Netflix. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, stars Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia Pérez and Juan “Manitas” Del Monte, Zoe Saldaña as Rita Mora Castro and Selena Gomez as Jessi Del Monte, and is a Spanish-language musical based on Audiard’s opera libretto. The story follows Manitas, a cartel leader in Mexico who contacts a lawyer to help him transition in secret and start a new life.  For the project, Audiard tapped Virginie Montel as both artistic director and costume designer. Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent Productions is a coproducer on the film, and many of the costumes came from Vaccarello’s archives. Montel had been involved in this story for so long that the first pages she recalls reading had Saldana’s character as a man. “But t...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The holidays are here — are you ready for it? While you strategize your gifting game plan, we know all too well that there’s at least one Swiftie on your list. The very best gifts for Taylor Swift fans go far beyond concert merch and friendship bracelets that the most loyal fans already own. WWD Shop’s resident Taylor Swift expert combed through every Era and studied up on the self-made billionaire’s style to create the ultimate gift guide for Swifties. On-the-nose gifts for Taylor Swift fans likely come to mind first, but they don’t have to be kitschy or basic. Consider a chic needlepoint pillow stitched with the songwriter’s lyrics or a coffee table book that catalogs her personal style. Swift’s reputation for dropping Easter eggs shows that there’s strength in subtlety, too; so our editors plucked heartfelt gifts that nod to lyrical motifs, be it a...

While Ariana Grande’s and Cynthia Erivo’s press tour fashion has caught the eye of “Wicked” fans prerelease, audiences are about to witness the main sartorial moment for the film’s two leads. Costume design for the movie was led by Tony-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell, who tapped into the deep visual precedent for the characters. “I love fantasy work as a designer,” says Tazewell, who designed the costumes for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musicals “Hamilton” and “In the Heights,” the latter of which was adapted for the screen by “Wicked” director Jon M. Chu. “I also love period work. And this ends up being a combination of both.” The iconic 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” and musical stage production of “Wicked” both inspired Tazewell’s approach to the costume design onscreen. “Designing the film, I also acknowledge the fact that there’s a huge fan base for the musical of ‘Wicked.’ It was important to really draw that audience in as well with what we’re doing and how I’m represent...

Having ascended Barbie to silver screen stardom when he was Mattel president and CEO, Richard Dickson has a reputation for transforming American icons. Now at Gap Inc., the industry is eagerly watching what he does with another one. At WWD’s recent Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, held Oct. 29 and 30 in New York, Dickson, Gap Inc. president and CEO, sat down with WWD executive editor Booth Moore to discuss his plans for Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta. To listen to the podcast, CLICK HERE. “We’ve laid out four priorities for the company and the roadmap, if you will, towards our transformational progress,” Dickson said. “The first, which we repeat relentlessly, is financial and operational rigor. Strengthening our platform — technology, HR, legal, global supply chain, all the support systems to enable our brands to essentially do what they do — is third. And last, but certainly not least and very high on my priority list, is to strengthen our culture. The cultural part, parti...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the horse girl. While Beyoncé’s foray into country music with “Cowboy Carter” helped spur an interest in Western styles, equestrian fashions of the English variety are also capturing the attention of designers and the TikTok set. Models at Prada and Celine’s fall 2024 shows trotted down the runway in helmet-like headgear and riding boots, while Louis Vuitton and Isabel Marant doubled down on cowboy essentials like fringe and double denim. On TikTok, “equestrian chic” and “English countryside chic” have emerged as two popular hashtags, with users styling outfits inspired by the off-duty wardrobes of the upper class: particularly, their well-established penchant for equestrian sports. This can be associated with the popularity of the “Old Money” aesthetic on the app, which seeks to emulate the styles of Gwyneth Paltrow, ...

Khloé Kardashian’s fragrance business is coming into focus — and gearing up for a global launch. Called XO Khloé, the first scent in Kardashian’s partnership with Luxe Brands is launching at Harrods on Nov. 25 in the U.K. and Ulta Beauty in the U.S. on Dec. 1. Prices range from $58 to $78. Years in the making, the fragrance opens with top notes of crystallized rose petals, lavender and sage blossom; has heart notes of orange blossom water, praline and juicy peach; and dries down to tonka bean, soft wood and sexy musks for the base notes. Firmenich perfumers Alberto Morillas and Clement Gavarry collaborated with Kardashian on the scent. While not Kardashian’s first stab at making a scent, it is her most personal. “The other creations I did in the fragrance world, I either did with my ex-husband or I did with my sisters. I’ve never done one completely on my own, which is really cool but also nerve-wracking. It’s all reliant on you,” she said in an exclusive interview. “It is scary, b...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, yet it’s also easy to feel the winter woes of holiday dressing dilemmas. To look your most fabulous and fashionable for all the fun festivities to come, strategic outfit planning is a must. Thankfully, there’s no need to worry when it comes to selecting the perfect purse, because the Coach Tabby bag is your secret style solution for all occasions. The bag design — based on an archival style from the ’70s by famed designer Bonnie Cashin — has the timeless appeal one looks for in an investment-worthy purse that eases the transition for day-to-night dressing, from office hours to cocktail hour. This coveted beauty has skyrocketed in popularity this year (earning it a top spot on the Google Holiday 100 list) as the ultimate fashion-meets-function accessory, delivering quality craftsmanship with a reasonable price tag ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Holiday gifting season is officially here — and so is Amazon’s early Black Friday sale. Ahead of the retailer’s official sale that begins on Nov. 21, Amazon has released early Black Friday deals on top beauty gifts for glam lovers on your list. Right now, Santa’s little planners can jumpstart their holiday shopping and score big discounts on beauty must-haves like face masks, eyeshadow palettes, makeup brush sets, and more. We’ve seen discounts peak around 60 percent off across all beauty categories during previous Amazon Black Friday sales, and all signs point to similar, if not better, sales for 2024. Highlights from last year’s Amazon Black Friday sale include rare deals on coveted luxury beauty tools like the Dyson Airwrap, along with price drops on skin care tools, makeup brush sets, and all kinds of glam gifts for moms, wives, and girlfriends. While...

In between the first and second “Dune” movies, directed by Denis Villeneuve, casting was set for the HBO prequel series “Dune: Prophecy.” Australian actor Josh Heuston, who’d been cast in the series as Constantine Corrino, had grown up a fan of the books and loved the first movie, but it all took on new meaning as the second film was rolling out, knowing he would now be part of the “Dune” universe.  “Seeing how incredibly talented everyone was on the second film, that’s obviously a level of daunting to jump into that,” the 27-year-od says.  The series, which premiered Sunday and airs weekly on HBO, is set 10,000 years before the first “Dune” film.  “It’s still the same universe, so there’s still the same themes and the tone is quite similar. What’s different is it’s still a grand drama, but then it also feels like an intimate drama at the same time, because sure, there’s the massive sets and you’re in a spaceship where you are in an entire castle, but there’s the family d...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. You want to guess the bag on Charli XCX’s shoulder during her “360” performance on “Saturday Night Live” last night? The Grammy-nominated “Brat” artist hit the green stage during “SNL” — where she did double duty as both the host and musical guest — wearing a vintage Lou Reed “New York” graphic concert T-shirt, R & M Leathers buckle belt, a ruffled mini skirt, Jimmy Choo x Jean Paul Gaultier Cuff boots, Givenchy Giv Cut shield sunglasses, and a Gucci Jackie large shoulder bag in black from the luxury fashion label’s fall 2024 collection. While fans were puzzled by Charli’s decision to perform with her purse (that’s so “Brat”), we found the choice of designer bag to be the most shocking — or should we say so confusing — part of the live performance. This past week, Charli was photographed by paparazzi leaving The Bowery Hotel in New York City toting a ...

The discovery of the Lucara Diamond in August in the Karowe Mine in northeast Botswana rocked the jewelry industry, but few were as moved by the historic find as Susan Jacques, the president and chief executive officer of the Gemological Institute of America. “As a gem geek, this is like finding the Holy Grail,” said Jacques. At 2,492 carats, the Lucara Diamond is the second largest diamond ever found, after the Cullinan Diamond, at 3,106 carats, which was discovered in 1905. “More than 100 years have gone by to find a second stone that is as remarkable,” observed Jacques. “These are treasures of Mother Nature.” The Cullinan Diamond was cut into 105 stones, but nine very major ones totaling more than 1,000 carats, Jacques said. “Some are in the Crown Jewels worn by the Queen and other members of the royal family. You see them at coronations and funerals.” Now the world awaits the fate of the Lucara Diamond, and the value that could be ascribed to it. “I’m sure the Lucara Diamond Co...