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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. 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 ...

Tuesday evening at WWD’s Apparel & Retail CEO Summit was marked with the WWD Honors cocktail party and dinner. Held at Cipriani South Street, the event drew honorees Brunello Cucinelli, Tory Burch and Todd Snyder; other designers like Tommy Hilfiger (a past honoree himself), Christian Siriano, Rachel Scott of Diotima, Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell of Tanner Fletcher, and celebrities such as Ryan Seacrest, Martha Stewart, Chloe Fineman, Thomas Doherty, Danai Gurira, Ella Hunt, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Larsen Thompson.  “Brunello just knows how to make clothes that are extremely wearable and extremely beautiful and very luxurious. And I love him as a person,” Stewart said. “He’s a philosopher, he’s a student, he’s a designer, he’s a creator of a mountaintop town — he’s a renaissance man.” The pair have been friends for many years, with Stewart even going to visit him in Solomeo, Italy. “Have you been? It’s very fabulous,” she said. “This is my first time wearing Tory,” said H...

On Tuesday night in New York, the WSJ Innovator Awards brought an influential and wide-ranging crowd out to the Museum of Modern Art. The evening began with a cocktail in the museum’s lobby that sometimes left the stars star-struck: Ariana Grande’s mouth dropped in awe as she entered the room while WNBA player A’ja Wilson posed with glammed-up New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant. (Ellie was a popular photo op throughout cocktail hour.) Soon, Grande was holding court where the carpet delivered guests back into cocktail hour. Grande posed for photos with Reese WItherspoon and Tim Cook as photographers, handlers and bodyguards encircled them — not your usual New York party photo trio. “You look gorgeous,” said Charli XCX, holding Grande’s hands as she took in the star’s Vivienne Westwood Bridal look. Grande was soon joined by her “Wicked” costar Cynthia Erivo, who was dressed in green for the evening. The pair walked off hand-in-hand to the carpet, where they found “Wicked” directo...

“I have a big ruffle around my neck and I just feel served up,” said Brandon Flynn on the red carpet at the CFDA Awards Monday evening. “I feel like I’m ready to be devoured.”  The actor, best known for the series “13 Reasons Why,” was the guest of Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell, the design duo behind Tanner Fletcher. The pair were up for the Shop With Google American Emerging Designer of the Year award at this year’s CFDAs, and for the occasion they dressed Flynn in a coordinating look of an ivory poplin blouse and  brown striped wool suit. “I feel so honored to be invited into Tanner and Fletcher’s curious world,” Flynn said. “Their style embodies such a rich fascination with what came before, what’s to come, tied up in a beautiful big bow — and that’s why they call it the present.” “It’s such an honor to be nominated for CFDAs emerging designer of the year,” Richie and Kasell said. “We’re so thankful to have had Brandon Flynn as our guest. We love showing up to events li...

The 2024 CFDA Awards kicked off at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday night. The evening began with a red carpet and cocktail reception before the gala awards dinner. The annual fashion industry event celebrates emerging and established designers in award categories including American Womenswear Designer of the Year, American Menswear Designer of the Year, American Accessory Designer of the Year, and Shop With Google American Emerging Designer of the Year. This year’s event also paid tribute to the late Isabel Toledo as the first recipient of the renamed Isabel Toledo Board of Directors’ Tribute award, which will be accepted by the designer’s husband Ruben Toledo. The International Designer of the Year will go to Daniel Roseberry for Schiaparelli, Stephen Burrows will receive the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award, and Michael Kors will be honored with the Positive Change Award. Follow along as designers and their VIP guests including Troye Sivan, Blake Li...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In the frost-bitten months of the year, function tends to take a backseat to fashion. The skies are gray, the ground is icy, and bundling up with cold-weather gear can dampen your seasonal style. While there are plenty of stylish puffer jackets and snow boots to collect, the best winter hats for women are the easiest hack for topping off a practical winter wardrobe with style appeal. Whether or not you’re a hat person, there’s really no avoiding them when the temperature drops below freezing. That’s why it’s important to invest in one or two stylish winter hats that elevate your bundled-up basics. The best women’s winter hats should first and foremost be super soft — never itchy! — and reliably warm, which you can find from wool or polyester blends. Nylon winter hats, on the other hand, will be more protective against cold rain and snow. After th...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Warm and fuzzy fleece jackets are the ultimate layering pieces for transitional weather. We’ve officially entered the months when the air is just chilly enough to require an insulating topper, but not quite cold enough for a puffer jacket — and there are so many women’s fleece jacket styles to take your outfit up a notch without sacrificing cozy comfort. Consider fleece jackets as a more practical and stylish version of a hoodie. No sweatshirt shade here, but they often fall short in the warmth department. Fleece, on the other hand, is highly insulating and available in varying weights for essential warmth. Plus, the best women’s fleece jackets can make a serious street style statement and add a little oomph to your outerwear rotation. From sporty-chic Nike sherpa fleece jackets to bold polar fleece jackets from Canada Goose and The North Face that optimi...

“Sometimes the dress comes first, right?” Comedian Cat Cohen was in the early stages of getting in costume to host the annual Hulaween benefit for the New York Restoration Project on Friday night. So far, she had the black dress that was the base of her look for the evening, riffing off this year’s “Hulaween In the Garden of Good and Evil” theme. “I had this fabulous black dress at my disposal and I thought, what if we go for a raven of death kind of vibe — but make it fashion,” said Cohen. “I can’t wait to see how it comes together. Because I don’t really know, but we’ll make it work,” she added. “It’s gonna be a last-minute slay. I got some black nail polish. Gonna do a fun makeup look. I’m very excited.” The final look, with the addition of a dramatic headpiece and wings, came together with the help of stylist Aryeh Lappin, makeup artist Rommy Najar, and hair stylist Adam Maclay. Cohen came onboard to host through longtime friend Sophie Von Haselberg, the daughter of NYRP founder an...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Great skin doesn’t happen overnight. As much as we want to believe that a singular anti-aging serum or face cream will turn back the clock, experts agree that the best way to tackle skin concerns like fine lines and dark spots is to stay loyal to a well-rounded skin care routine — and that’s not restricted to topicals. To up the ante in your wrinkle-fighting, radiance-boosting regimen, consider LED light therapy. Regular treatments are required for max benefits, but with at-home light therapy masks getting more high-tech by the minute, you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg (and hours of your time) on a professional session. Instead, our WWD Shop editors reach for the dermatologist-recommended Omnilux red light therapy mask. While there are plenty of light therapy treatments you can try, red light is your best bet for rejuvenating your skin and preventi...

The RealReal and Conservation International got the conversation started before guests even walked through the front door of The Noortwyck in the West Village on Wednesday night. The dress code was “conversation pieces,” and the crowd happily obliged the request to show off their favorite thrifted and vintage finds — many, naturally, purchased through the online consignment platform. The party was also an opportunity to celebrate the launch of The RealReal’s Consignment Day Celebrity closet sale, which includes 230 contributions from the personal collections of Kate Moss, Julianne Moore, Natasha Lyonne, Rebecca Hall, Emmy Rossum and more. The sale will benefit Conservation International, which helps protect ecosystems worldwide, with an additional $25,000 donation from The RealReal. “The whole idea is to just really bring attention to the importance of consigning and that closed loop model for fashion,” said Conservation International’s senior director of brand and partnerships Katie R...

After a year off due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes, the Museum of Modern Art’s Film Benefit, presented by Chanel, returned this week to honor Samuel L. Jackson. The 16th annual event had fashion and film buffs alike rubbing elbows inside the museum, many dressed in their Chanel finest, swapping stories of their favorite of Jackson’s movies. Jackson was toasted by close friends Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Walton Goggins and Kenny Leon, as well as his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson. Longtime family friends, the Washington family came out to support Jackson, including Denzel’s son Malcolm Washington, who directs Jackson in his upcoming movie “The Piano Lesson,” and daughters Olivia Washington and Katia Washington.  Other celebrity guests included Amanda Seyfried, Sofia Coppola, Thomas Mars, Meghann Fahy, Danielle Deadwyler, Natasha Lyonne, LL Cool J, Dianna Agron, Emily Mortimer, Alessandro Nivola, Francesca Scorsese, Nicole Ari Parker, Molly Ringwald, Andrew Rannells, Iris Apatow...

For the annual American Ballet Theatre fall gala, the objective is simple: support one of the best dance companies in the world, and wear something fun. “I wanted to look like a ballerina,” said “Real Housewife” Melissa Gorga, who was attending the event for the first time in a glitzy Bronx and Banco dress. “It’s a little different for me; I went a little out of my comfort zone,” she added. “I think this is the cutesy, demure vibe.”  Romantic looks — tulle, sequins and florals — ruled the evening, whether in the form of a rainbow sequined cape, Schiaparelli brooch on a tuxedo, or dramatic gown with a train. Coco Rocha was an early arrival, striking dramatic poses with her young daughter in front of the step-and-repeat. “She has an expert teacher,” one photographer called out, charmed by the mother-daughter appearance.  “You get to play dress up, you get to come out, you get to see some beautiful things, some beautiful people. I always say this is my market research,” said desi...

It’s been a busy last few months for Beyoncé. Weeks after debuting her collaboration with Levi’s — the campaign for which alone generated $5 million in media impact value in 48 hours — and months after launching her whiskey brand SirDavis in partnership with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the multihyphenate is bringing her latest fragrance to market. Called Cé Lumière, the scent is available for preorder on Beyoncé’s website in the U.S. and Canada. It retails for $160. The eau de parfum includes top notes of Madagascar black pepper and Italian mandarin; heart notes of jasmine sambac absolute and rhubarb, and base notes of Indonesian patchouli and skin musk. Cé Lumière follows Cé Noir, the fragrance Beyoncé launched last year, which followed the entertainer’s tour for her album “Renaissance,” and before the subsequent film “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” Since then Beyoncé has also entered a new musical era with her country album, “Cowboy Carter.” Beyoncé Cé Lumière is a clear ...

On Tuesday, Gucci gave a preview of one of New York’s most-anticipated new restaurants to a crowd of logo-adorned friends to celebrate the brand’s latest campaign.  Officially opening next week, Prince Street restaurant Manuela, from the Hauser & Wirth team, opened its doors early in honor of Gucci’s “We Will Always Have London” campaign, which features Debbie Harry and Kelsey Lu. The campaign, shot by Nan Goldin, features the Gucci Blondie bag, which has been reimagined by Sabato De Sarno for the cruise 2025 collection. Darling new nepo couple Iris Apatow and Sam Nivola arrived together and kissed for the camera before coupling up in a corner booth. Jemima Kirke, Beverly Nguyen, Quil Lemons, Kimberly Drew, Dara Allen, June Ambrose, Tina Leung, Zanna Roberts Rassi and Leandra Medine mingled about as highballs of a ginger and peach drink passed by. Lu and Harry posed together before Harry sat down to chat prior to dinner. “I was surprised at first that they would consider me and...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In just the last year, Coach has earned an impressive track record of celebrity-loved handbags with near-instant viral appeal on TikTok. From the new-classic Coach Tabby bag range to the TikTok-famous Coach Lana Tote, the New York fashion label only continues to build momentum with hot handbag releases that appeal to Gen Z trendsetters and timeless fashionistas alike. The Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag is the latest purse to soar in popularity, already selling out in multiple colorways since it debuted this fall. On Oct. 23, the Coach Brooklyn Bag earned a major badge of honor: The suede iteration of the slouchy handbag has clinched the number two spot in the Lyst Index‘s ranking of the world’s hottest products to shop in Q3 2024. The popularity of the Brooklyn Bag likely helped to catapult Coach itself higher on the Lyst Index’s ranking of the hottest brand...

In this episode of WWD Voices, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development at WWD, welcomed Morgan Evans, the fashion and beauty director at Metaverse Studio Carta, to discuss his journey into the metaverse while emphasizing the blend of fashion’s creative potential with expansive technological advancements. He highlighted the unique challenges and opportunities presented by designing and building immersive virtual worlds, which Carta specializes in. These environments connect burgeoning digital audiences with brands across fashion, beauty, consumer goods and automotive. To listen to the episode, CLICK HERE. The discussion also covered the logistical and creative aspects of extending traditional brand presence into “metaversal” platforms, which demand a nuanced understanding of both technological potentials and brand ethos. Evans pointed out the dual nature of the metaverse as both empowering and daunting, offering brands limitless creative avenues while also ...

The main draw of the God’s Love We Deliver Golden Heart Awards is always do-gooding. This year, however, the venue was equally as enticing for many guests — which is saying a lot, considering it was quite a commute for most.  After several years downtown, the annual benefit, now in its 18th year, took over The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine for the Monday night affair.  “We wanted to mix it up,” said Michael Kors, God’s Love’s longtime supporter. “We’re almost at 40 years with God’s Love, and it’s really crazy when I think how things can come full circle. We started on the West Side in the ’70s, in the basement of a church, and now here we are in this cathedral. The organization has stepped up to the bat, regardless of what is thrown their way. And that’s due to the amazing, amazing volunteers. These volunteers are unbelievable. And the employees are just, I mean, it’s family. It really is family.” The night recognized Sarah Jessica Parker with the Michael Kors Award ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In overcrowded beauty aisles where launches are a dime a dozen, Merit Beauty stands out for a minimalistic approach that prioritizes fewer, better products. Today, the cult-favorite line is expanding into the fragrance category with the arrival of Merit Beauty’s Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum, a potent, classic perfume that our editors have been test-driving for weeks. Merit applied the same thoughtful, less-is-more ethos to its 2021 launch when developing the Retrospect L’Extrait de Parfum. Working with renowned nose Fanny Bol, the fragrance took more than 2 years and 200 revisions to get it just right. In an exclusive interview with WWD earlier this month, Merit Beauty founder Katherine Power explained that the perfume was designed to “evoke personal memories and nostalgia, while still feeling modern.” The name of the scent taps into that desire to nod ...

Saoirse Ronan: A- Saoirse Ronan We often don’t love a self-tanning moment on the carpet — you know who you are — but on Ronan, with this outfit, it’s adding a sense of drama that makes her look incredible. This soft, uber-pretty glam balances out the sculptural, goth-like quality of the dress.  Demi Moore: B+ Demi Moore She’s channeling the “Sue” version of her character in “The Substance” here — she looks youthful and timeless. This is yet again another comeback for Moore and she’s choosing classic pieces from the golden era of Hollywood to do so. This deep V-neck sequined ultra-fitted long dress, accessorized with perfect diamonds, would’ve looked great back then as it does now.  Kaia Gerber: A Kaia Gerber Gerber takes this “My Fair Lady”-esque archival Givenchy look and gives it a “Westworld” spin, with the curled hairstyle and choker necklace. She nails the look. Meg Ryan: B+ Meg Ryan A floor-length floral dress brings back tricky memories of Laura Ashley and other fl...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon’s 2024 Prime Days are behind us, but beauty lovers can revel in the fact that the retailer just kicked off another major sales event: the Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul. Through Nov. 3, Amazon Prime members can shop discounts on the retailer’s top makeup, skin care, and hair care products, including limited-edition beauty kits and bundles that are ripe for gifting this winter. Think of the Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul as a mini Prime Day focusing solely on glam essentials and beauty gifts. Our editors are eyeing discounts on many of Amazon’s bestselling beauty products, like the calming and hydrating Cosrx Snail Mucin serum with over 55,000 five-star reviews and the Dyson Corrale hair straightener that makes a winning gift for your wife or mom. But in our eyes, the Holiday Beauty Haul is worth shopping for the gift sets alone — these high-value kits alre...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The ‘Wicked’ press tour is well underway, and with it, a slew of stunning Glinda-inspired glam looks seen on Ariana Grande. The actress and singer has been sharing plenty of behind-the-scenes moments along the way, including a photo posted today that offers a peek at the hair styling tools behind her bewitching updos and soft glam waves. In an Instagram post shared on October 18, Grande posted a classic backstage selfie in a makeup chair, where she was likely prepping for an appearance promoting her starring role as Glinda the Good Witch in the forthcoming film. The photo was complete with a picture-perfect look at her chic black two-piece set from Zimmermann, as well as some hair tools that our hawk-eyed editors spotted on the counter. The tools, wielded by hair stylist Alyx Liu, include a T3 curling iron, Shark Flexstyle hair dryer, and what looks to be...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Date night is more than quality time with your boo — it’s an excuse to dress to the nines and make the dining room your runway. Take a page from the books of Taylor Swift or Blake Lively and up your date night fashion game with our editor-curated outfit ideas for fall. This season, the new ladies who lunch are the divas who dine. Whether you’re stepping out for a first date, a romantic anniversary, or well-deserved drinks on a Friday night, it always pays to feel polished. Self-love is of utmost importance after all, and there’s nothing more powerful than the natural allure of a someone who’s clearly feeling themself. However, dressing sexy in the fall is a careful dance. The temps have dropped, which means you’ll need to be strategic with the skin you show and select stylish layers to keep you warm. Comfort is still key, regardless of the occasion. Pro t...

It’s afternoon in early October, and Susan Kelechi Watson has just emerged from her dressing room in Lincoln Center. The actress is on a short break from rehearsal for a production of “The Blood Quilt,” which begins preview performances on Oct. 30. “The Juilliard School is in front of me and Lincoln Center’s at my back,” says Watson, surveying her immediate surroundings. “This is probably as New York theater as it gets.” A few hours later, the actress would head downtown to another hallowed hall of New York Off-Broadway, the Public Theater, where she’s currently starring in “Good Bones.” The production is the second staging of the newest play written by “Fat Ham” playwright and Pulitzer winner James Ijames, and celebrated its opening night earlier in the week. “Opening night was so electric,” says Watson. “We all just felt really good about where we got the play to. James was rewriting as we were doing the show, so it wasn’t set; it was in a way sort of a workshop,” she adds. “He was s...

On Wednesday night, Burberry celebrated the reopening of its New York flagship with Cher and a roomful of outerwear, worn by VIPs like “It’s Always Burberry Weather” fall campaign star Cara Delevingne, Tyra Banks, Jodie Turner-Smith, and other friends of the brand. “It’s super exciting to be back here,” said designer Daniel Lee, holding court in the center of the boutique’s ground floor. “We’ve really been working on it since I started at Burberry two years ago. It’s great to see it back.” Asked about his plans while in New York, the designer — dressed in plaid and a leather puffer jacket — said he was planning to attend the Armani show the following evening. “I’m a big fan of Armani,” said Lee. “It’s really an incredible inspiration to see someone — particularly now when there’s so much fast-paced change — who’s been so consistent for such a long time, and has really kind of perfected and honed a particular look and body of work.” Jodie Turner-Smith, Daniel Lee and Cara Delevingne. Ca...

To listen to the podcast, CLICK HERE. Who isn’t buoyed by a good hair day? Carolyn Aronson took this one step further. Not only has It’s a 10 Haircare transformed the hair of millions of women, but it’s turned the Latina founder and chief executive officer — a former foster child and hairdresser — into a trailblazing billionaire. At age 51, the entrepreneur bought out her partner in 2017, and by 2022, the brand was selling 17 million bottles and clocking $500 million in annual sales. Today, It’s a 10 Haircare is the largest Hispanic and female-owned brand in the hair care category, and the global brand is carried in 117 countries. Aronson was selected for Entrepreneur’s 100 Women of Influence in 2022; Forbes’ 50 Over 50 list in 2023 (the only hair care brand to do so), as well as the Inc. Female Founder 250 list of 2024. It’s a 10 Haircare founder and CEO Carolyn Aronson. “I’m Puerto Rican, and within our culture we have everything from fine, straight hair to 4C curl African hair,” sai...

Victoria’s Secret put its angel wings back on — hitting the catwalk again after a six-year hiatus.  The return was loud and proud, with A-list celebrities, influencers and a multigenerational, all-female musical lineup of Cher, Tyla and Lisa turning out for the live event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.  Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Grace Elizabeth, Taylor Hill and Tyra Banks, who last stepped out for Victoria’s Secret in 2005, all took their turn on the catwalk.  The show opened with fantastical pink princess looks headed up by Gigi Hadid, while iridescent purple ensembles channeled female superheroes. Rock ‘n’ roll black lace and leather, as seen on surprise supermodel icon Kate Moss, mixed more everyday styles with the brand’s signature sexy lingerie look (toward the end of the show, there was also a small amount of athleticwear of leggings and zip-up hoodies in the mix), before the show closed to Cher’s “Believe” with pink and red holiday-themed ensembles. There were...

After a six-year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show made its much-anticipated return on Tuesday night at the Brooklyn Navy Yards. And the brand rolled out all the pink stops for the occasion, which aimed to put the spotlight on inclusion, diversity, and the women who make all the magic happen. Although the mid-autumn temperatures weren’t the best match for the unofficial under-dressed dress code, every model, celebrity, influencer, and editor who trekked out to the venue seemed thrilled to be part of the action. The night offered a little something for everyone: performances by Lisa, Tyla and Cher; appearances by Victoria’s Secret veterans like Tyra Banks, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and Gigi Hadid; show debuts for supermodel Kate Moss and daughter Lila Moss, as well as Ashley Graham, and front row faces including athletes Angel Reese and Suni Lee; rappers Ice Spice, Cardi B, Tyga, and Queen Latifah; actresses Phoebe Dynevor and Jodie Turner-Smith; La La Anthony; Bethan H...

In some ways, Clemente Bar began with a simple, perhaps even off-the-cuff, comment between close friends. Painter Francesco Clemente told Daniel Humm, the Eleven Madison Park chef, that he’d always wanted a drink named after him — in a similar vein of the Bellini, an homage to Renaissance painter Giovanni Bellini. Instead, Clemente now has a entire bar named after him. “It’s turned into a big project,” says Humm, the afternoon of the bar’s public opening this month. “It turned into really a labor of love.” Humm has opened the doors to Clemente Bar, located just upstairs from the three Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park. The bar features two new large-scale paintings that Clemente created for the space, as well as a ceiling fresco. “It was very powerful to be with Francesco when he first saw it,” Humm says. “He obviously made the paintings, but then when he first saw them installed, which was two weeks ago, he was really overwhelmed by how beautiful it turned out.” “I imagine ever...

In this special episode of WWD Voices, Jenny B. Fine, editor in chief of Beauty Inc and executive editor, Beauty at WWD, interviews Jane Lauder, chief data officer and executive vice president, Enterprise Marketing at The Estée Lauder Companies, on the mainstage at the fourth annual WWD x FN X Beauty Inc Women in Power event in New York, on the intersection of leadership and AI. To listen to the episode, CLICK HERE. When Jane Lauder’s grandmother Estée Lauder began her eponymous beauty company, it was based on the one-on-one personal experience of knowing the customer or the client. Lauder pointed to the Clinique card catalog as an example, where sales associates would note product recommendations and purchases as well as personal details about the shopper. In 2024, however, artificial intelligence (AI) can make connections even more personal. In fact, Lauder said she believes that AI supports products and the consumer experience. “Sometimes we think about data being impersonal and tak...

In the dynamic world of beauty and cosmetics, industry trade shows stand as pivotal events that encapsulate emerging trends, innovative technologies and global market shifts. “Beautyworld,” an international trade show organized by Messe Frankfurt, exemplifies the rapid evolution and expansion within the beauty industry. In this episode, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development at WWD, sits down with Julia Uherek, vice president of consumer goods fairs at Messe Frankfurt, to discuss the organization’s presence across global markets including Dubai, Japan, Saudi Arabia and, most recently, expansions into Tashkent, Uzbekistan; and Taipei, Taiwan. To listen to this episode, CLICK HERE. Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook . from WWDRecent Stories https://ift.tt/xSML9Zu

This winter season, luxury skiwear brand Perfect Moment is heading to the slopes with a new ski partner. Johnnie Walker Blue Label has announced a collaboration with Perfect Moment, fronted by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, that pays homage to après ski with the launch of limited-edition scotch whiskey Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet. “Whenever we go on a ski trip, my favorite [moment] is when everyone’s coming off of the slopes,” says Chopra Jonas, who began skiing seven years ago and has become fond of the communal aspect of the sport. “I’m not the strongest skier — I’m usually on the bunny slopes with the kids — so I love that time when it turns into the magical blue hour and everyone’s coming off the slopes, and friends are getting together and drinks are being made. Everybody’s letting their hair down and taking the time to enjoy the most important things in life. So this campaign and this commercial and the whole collaboration basically stands for that.” The Ice Chalet bottle comes ...

Sean Combs’ future may be in limbo as the hip-hop entrepreneur remains in jail awaiting trial on federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. But the high-profile allegations, to which he has pleaded not guilty, have once again focused attention on Combs’ colorful past in the fashion world and his Sean John apparel brand. In 1998, Combs was already well known as a successful hip-hop artist and the founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, a joint venture with Arista Records that helped develop the careers of The Notorious B.I.G. and others. It was also the year that he launched Sean John, his own fashion brand. Although the fashion industry was prepared to write off his venture into their world as another flash-in-the-pan celebrity brand, Combs was serious about growing and maintaining his presence in the fashion arena and he rode the wave for more than 20 years. Sean John RTW Fall 2000 Here, a timeline of the ups and downs of the Sean John bra...

Billy Corgan and Chloe Mendel Corgan rarely dress in black tie for a night out, but Wednesday’s Fall Fashion Gala at the New York City Ballet was a special occasion: Mendel Corgan’s father, Gilles Mendel, was the designer of this year’s gala performance costumes.  The pair, who are currently expecting their third child, got ready in their House of Gilles looks in a suite at The Mark Hotel. “Billy’s been on tour for most of this year, so we’re really looking forward to a night out, just the two of us, especially with our third child on the way,” Mendel Corgan said of her husband, who fronts The Smashing Pumpkins. “Tonight is extra special because it’s in celebration of my father, Gilles, who designed the costumes for the New York City Ballet Fashion Gala’s world premiere, chaired by Sarah Jessica Parker. Billy often misses key family moments, so having him here with me and the family means the world. And of course, we’ll both be in haute couture from House of Gilles.” Mendel Corgan’...

Early on Wednesday night, Amelia Gray was stationed inside H&M’s SoHo boutique, getting ready to host her first block party. The brand had closed down the stretch of Mercer Street behind its store in preparation for the two-hour outdoor event, which featured performances by Kitty Ca$h, Channel Tres and Kaytranada. “It’s really fun and it feels really exciting — and so many people are coming, and that’s so scary,” said Gray of taking on hosting duties, a few weeks after she attended H&M’s London fashion week kickoff party with fall campaign star Charli XCX. In New York, guests included Damson Idris, Evan Mock, Emily Ratajkowski, Lucky Blue Smith, Nara Smith and Mona Tougaard. “H&M was one of my first big jobs when I started modeling a couple years ago,” said Gray, a few minutes before guests began congregating in front of the outdoor DJ stage. “They flew me to the Canary Islands — it was my first location shoot. And it was kind of a rite of passage: to do an H&M job on a...

On Wednesday evening, Roger Vivier celebrated the opening of its uptown boutique with a store cocktail, followed by an intimate dinner at New York’s current “It” restaurant, Le Veau d’Or. The night was attended by Sarah Paulson, AnnaSophia Robb, Pat Cleveland, Ines de La Fressange, Ella Hunt, Ivy Getty, Sergio Hudson and Vivier’s Gherardo Felloni, who mingled in the restaurant’s upstairs cocktail area post store party and pre dinner.  “I feel so honored to be connected with a legacy brand like this, and we were talking earlier, Gherardo and I, about how Roger Vivier used to make shoes for Marlene Dietrich. The story of the brand is one that represents strength, powerful women, strength in women, and women that are sometimes older than the average in terms of people represented by brands,” Paulson said. “The stuff is so classic, so chic always.” Paulson had opted for a pair of the brand’s gray low block heels — and as a testament to their comfort, “I’m a person who always brings a s...

There are few events that can bring Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown, “Baby Reindeer” star Richard Gadd and a Sabrina Carpenter concert together in one room. But that’s the beauty of the Time 100 lists, which celebrate leaders across industries. On Wednesday night, Time toasted its 2024 Time 100 Next class, which highlights the here-and-now personalities defining current culture, with a dinner held at Chelsea Piers. Guests included current honorees and list alums including Kaia Gerber, Adria Arjona, Kingsley Ben-Adir, country star Shaboozey, jazz musician Laufey, Christian Siriano, Victoria Monét, Kat Graham, Brandon Blackwood and “Chicken Shop Date” star Amelia Dimoldenberg. Laufey, who recently attended the Chanel show in Paris, was dressed in a pink lace jumpsuit from the brand’s spring Haute Couture collection. “I’ve been wearing all pink this year, so it’s a very fun way to continue that,” the musician said. “It’s like the most beautiful version of a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Skin care aficionados everywhere are making space for a dermatologist-backed, budget-friendly brand in their medicine cabinets: La Roche-Posay. Known for its expert-recommended formulas, the brand offers everything from hydrating serums to retinol products and acne spot treatments — most of which will run you under $50 (or less, if you scoop up Amazon Prime Day deals). Founded in 1975, La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique set out to create skin care solutions rooted in the healing properties of its namesake French town’s thermal spring water. The brand came to develop products specifically designed for dermatologists and skin care professionals to treat patients with sensitive skin. Since its inception, La Roche-Posay has built a reputation for gentle formulas that effectively target sensitivity and other skin concerns, like dryness, acne, or sig...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Since the pandemic, hand sanitizer has shifted from being an optional precaution to a strict non-negotiable. For beauty insiders — and folks that want their sanitizer to leave their hands soft, not sticky — Touchland is bar none. Touchland Glow Mist hand sanitizers are always on our WWD Shop editors’ desks and in our bags; read on for our review of the celebrity-loved formulas that you can currently get on sale during Amazon Prime Day. Compared to drugstore brands, Touchland’s cult-favorite hand sanitizers offer a far more luxurious experience for keeping your hands squeaky clean. Rather than goopy gels that make your hands parched, Touchland’s germ-fighting formula applies via an ultra-fine mist that dries in seconds, while hydrating glycerin does away with dry skin and irritation. The brand’s delicious array of floral and fruity fragrance options is jus...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. While Amazon Prime Day is happening now, some of the best deals are quietly available at other retailers. One of the best beauty markdowns we’ve seen this month comes courtesy of Nordstrom, where you can save a whopping 50 percent off of the Augustinus Bader Rejuvenating Eye Kit, a luxurious two-step system for tired eyes. Augustinus Bader skin care products almost never go on sale — the iconic beauty brand is beloved by celebrities like Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston and its Rich Cream often graces the faces of stars like Kim Kardashian for red carpet appearances. Each of the brand’s formulas contain a patented complex called TFC8 that improves skin’s firmness, bounce, and texture over time. The Nordstrom-exclusive kit that’s currently on sale is solely focused on enhancing the eye area with two products: The Eye Cream and The Eye Patches. The August...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. While most pimple patches may not be something you’d want to show off around town, the Starface Pimple Patches strike a different chord. The brand made major waves when they released their adorable star-shaped acne patches in 2019. Now, take a walk around New York City and you’ll see men and women wearing those pimple patches like a badge of honor. Our editors have been long-time Starface fans, sporting them on flights, at the office, at home, and everywhere in between. In addition to more than 4,600 five-star reviews on Amazon and millions of views on TikTok, these top-rated pimple patches have been seen on celebrities like Hailey and Justin Bieber, the latter of whom has been spotted sporting the patches around town. Not only are Starface Hydro-Star Pimple Patches objectively adorable; they also send the message that breakouts aren’t something you have ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Amid the flurry of beauty trends we saw during summer 2024 — milky skin care, strawberry makeup, and all the blush — one South Korean beauty brand was quietly climbing the ranks and flooding FYPs. If you’re on BeautyTok, you’ll recognize the egg-shaped crimson compact: It’s Tirtir’s Red Cushion Foundation, a full-coverage formula that promises glass skin. Best of all, Amazon October Prime Day’s beauty deals let you snag the TikTok-famous beauty product for under $20. TikTok users were quick to flag that there’s some secret sauce in the Tirtir Red Cushion Foundation, with the app’s beauty lovers showing off the product’s ability to camouflage everything from breakouts to birthmarks. Usually, a full-coverage foundation of this caliber can feel heavy and uncomfortable on the skin, leaning overly matte or too dewy. Tirtir’s formula, on the other hand, has a f...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Fall fashion is officially in full swing — but during Amazon’s October Prime Day, you don’t have to pay full price for a stylish new seasonal wardrobe. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is officially here, lasting just 48 hours through October 9. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is Amazon’s second and final Prime Day event of the year, offering thousands of irresistible deals on cold weather essentials and trendy pieces. The deals we’ve scoped out are comparable (or better!) to steals you’d find on Black Friday, so it’s a great opportunity to snag high-price items early to avoid the shopping frenzy in November — and get a head start on holiday shopping while prices are low. We found jaw-dropping deals on designer shoulder bags from Coach, versatile Amazon bodysuits, top-rated denim, and chic accessories that add flair to fall outfits. Plus, we found multipacks of ...

Kiernan Shipka was one of the many famous faces who took in the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week — and it was one for the books.  “It was one of my favorite show going experiences that I’ve ever had, because there’s just this really incredible palpable energy that they create in there,” Shipka said. “I feel like there’s always so much anticipation and excitement around that show, and it was so wonderful, and the surprises were just delightful. I mean, every surprise guest was amazing. You could just feel the energy and actually see people’s jaws dropping throughout the show, and it was amazing. It was really memorable.” The show’s surprises included none other than Willem Dafoe walking the runway, which Shipka says was as cool to experience from the front row as to be expected.  “There was a shift. It was so cool. You could just feel everybody internally, and maybe also externally, freaking out,” she said. “I desperately pulled out my phone as quickly as possible. And th...

In many ways, Coco Mellors found sudden success with her debut novel, “Cleopatra and Frankenstein.” The book, released in 2022, became a national bestseller and a TV adaptation from Warner Brothers is in the works — yet it took the writer five years to complete and get the book sold, making it feel like a much longer process.  Over the last two of those years, she was at work on her next book, which has finally arrived on shelves. “Blue Sisters” follows three estranged sisters — Bonnie, Avery and Lucky, each living separate lives in separate cities — who reunite after the death of their fourth sister, Nicky, when they learn their parents plan to sell the New York apartment where they grew up. “I knew I wanted to write about siblings, I wanted to write about sisters,” says the London-raised, New York-based author. “I was very inspired by something that a friend of mine, who’s one of four sisters, had said to me: if you don’t know my sisters, you don’t know me. And so I really loved ...

“I was dropping stuff off at my dry cleaner and he was like, ‘I think I saw you this weekend,’” says AnnaSophia Robb. The 30-year-old actress has been in recognizable projects since her major breakout at age 9 in “Because of Winn-Dixie,” yet there’s something different about number-one-movie-on-Netflix notoriety, as she is experiencing with the success of her new film “Rebel Ridge.” “It’s one of the things I didn’t really anticipate. With streamers, because it’s accessible all over the world at the same time, that is a different experience than a movie coming out in the theater,” Robb adds.  Robb has been attached to “Rebel Ridge,” from director Jeremy Saulnier, since her first audition in 2019, and with the pandemic and a few casting changes it took several years for it to come to life. With the final product out now — and garnering more than 30 million views in its first three days on Netflix — she knows it was worth the wait. “I’ve been working for a long time and I feel very gr...

Celine and Hedi Slimane are parting ways after a fruitful, seven-year collaboration. Celine parent LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced his departure in a brief statement. “Under his creative and artistic direction, Celine has experienced exceptional growth and established itself as an iconic French couture house,” it said. “The holistic vision of Hedi Slimane, his exigence and rigor have made it possible to redefine the codes of Celine whilst reaffirming its feminine and Parisian roots,” it continued. “He has also remarkably enriched new territories for the maison such as the men’s silhouette, couture and haute parfumerie. The extraordinary journey taken together over the last seven years has made Celine a house with a formidable foundation for the future.“ Celine declined further comment, including on its succession plan. WWD reported on April 24 that Celine was girding for a possible Slimane exit and was lining up a potential successor in Polo Ralph Lauren creative director Mi...

Wooyoung, a member of K-pop group Ateez, made his fashion show front row debut last week at Courrèges during Paris Fashion Week. He joined other VIP show guests including Juliette Binoche, Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz and Leila George. Ahead of the show, Wooyoung shared his love of denim and plaid and fielded questions about Ateez’s next performance date. (“I don’t know,” he said, smiling.) He attended the show, held at the Carreau du Temple, wearing a coordinating denim Courrèges jacket and pants look. He accessorized the look with a pair of black sunglasses worn on his head and several silver rings. After the show, Wooyoung stopped backstage to meet creative director Nicolas Di Felice before signing autographs for Atiny, Ateez’s fanbase (the name is a contraction of “Ateez” and “destiny”), who were waiting outside the venue. Later that night, Wooyoung met up with fellow Ateez member Hongjoong, who was in town for the Balmain and Vivienne Westwood shows. Their groupmate Seonghwa att...

When it comes to social media influencers, there’s money to be made. Consumers today are met with hundreds, if not thousands, of posts from content creators daily designed to inspire purchases with affiliate brands – and it works, fueled off the connections and trust that influencers have earned with their followers. After years of evolution the creator economy has become a key part of brands’ marketing plans, with companies seeing the potential to earn millions. Still, it isn’t as easy as getting a product into the hands of an influencer with a high follower count. Experts working in the space now know that winning creator brand partnerships are those that are authentic and innovative but finding those team-ups hasn’t exactly been formulaic – until now. Founded in 2020, ShopMy has become the must-know platform in the content creation space for both influencers and brands. Created by a trio of technologists out of MIT and Harvard, Chris Tinsley, Harry Rein and Tiffany Lopinsky, ShopMy ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. What does a day in the life look like for a New York City It-girl? Results may vary — but she’s always carrying Coach. When it’s not Fashion Week, she’s likely flitting from an early morning pilates class to a full day at the office, then to an appointment with her best girls and a few rounds of extra-dirty martinis. She’s dressed to the nines for her TikTok ‘fit checks, of course, and has the buzziest new Coach bag before becomes internet famous. So, what’s the Coach bag of the moment? The Coach Times Square Tabby Bag embraces the hustle and bustle of life in the Big Apple for fall, and, to no surprise, it’s selling out in a New York minute. Coach is always ahead of trends as it expands the popular Tabby Bag family, from boho-chic Tie Dye Tabby bags to the all-denim Tabby Bag that sold out already for a third time this year. The archival 1970s handbag si...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. To celebrate next month’s release of the highly anticipated “Wicked” film, Cambridge Satchel Company has debuted an extensive bag collection that pays homage to Elphaba and Glinda the Good — and there’s one bag from the line you may spot on the big screen. The brand’s signature satchels come right in time for prep school style trends once set by longtime Cambridge Satchel Company fans Taylor Swift and Alexa Chung. Defined by luxurious leather, structured shapes, and utilitarian-style buckle straps, Cambridge Satchel Company’s handbags are poised for a renaissance — and the “Wicked” collection lets you get in on the action with colorful, limited-edition silhouettes. Cambridge Satchel Company’s resurgence marks yet another 2010s style revival, coming on the heels of Chung’s recent Madewell collection and in lockstep with refreshed prep school style trends o...