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On Monday night, Phillip Lim and Hennessy hosted their annual Lunar New Year dinner at New York hot spot Coqodaq. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with red envelopes, pens and an invitation to add their wishes for Year of the Snake to the wishing tree. Midway through cocktail hour, the tree was already in full bloom, and “The Snake” — a special Hennessy cocktail created for the celebratory evening — was flowing throughout the room. Guests including director couple Lulu Wang and Barry Jenkins, Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Eva Chen, Peter Do, Tina Leung, chef Jordan Andino and more stopped by for the festive celebration. Lim held court in front of the room’s yellow Hennessy backdrop, which featured a display of the brand’s Lunar New Year special bottle edition, with artwork by Shuting Qiu. The dinner was originally scheduled to take place in Los Angeles this year, but pivoted back to New York in light of the city’s recent fires. “We’re still rebuilding and so we still have to celebrate com...

Merely weeks into Andrew Stanleick’s tenure at Kenvue, his vision for Neutrogena is coming into focus. Shortly after naming Dr. Muneeb Shah the brand’s global innovation partner late last year, the brand is padding out its roster of ambassadors with Tate McRae, who will front Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost franchise in a campaign. Stanleick, who assumed the role of president of skin health and beauty for North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Kenvue in November, said he’s been quick to bring the brand into its latest phase. “I’ve been in the job for eight weeks. I’ve gotten to look under the hood and the depth and breadth of the science, as well as the partnerships with doctors and health care professionals — there’s nothing like it, and it’s kind of the brand’s best kept secret,” said Stanleick, pointing to the fact that Kenvue has completed more than 188 clinicals in the division in the last year. In particular, Stanleick, who successfully harnessed the power of celebrity when he...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Kelsea Ballerini flaunted her effortless, sun-kissed glow on last night’s 2025 Grammy Awards red carpet, thanks to St. Tropez’s cult-favorite Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse.and makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan. Since becoming an instant best-seller in 2008, St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse has reached icon status as one of the best self tanners for the beauty routines of both celebrities and beauty enthusiasts, renowned for delivering a natural-looking, fresh-from-vacation glow in just a few hours. Over the years, its rapid development time and varied shade options have made it a go-to for both red carpet events and casual wear. Celebrities like Selma Hayek, Bella Hadid, and Kate Moss have all praised the formula for its streak-free finish and long-lasting results with Moss being the brand’s first-ever celebrity ambassador. In 2021, Ashley Graha...

Artificial intelligence, and now generative AI, has rapidly transformed the business landscape, particularly for retailers navigating changing consumer expectations, supply chain complexities, and operational inefficiencies. The global AI in retail market was valued at $7.14 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a staggering 31.8 percent compound annual growth rate, reaching $85.07 billion by 2032. However, the key to leveraging AI effectively isn’t simply adopting the technology — it’s about asking the right questions. As a partner at global professional services firm Forvis Mazars, I advise retailers to shift their focus from whether they should implement AI to how they can solve specific challenges using AI. With risks, investments, and ethical considerations to weigh, the right questions can determine the success of AI initiatives. Start With the Problem, Not the Technology One of the biggest mistakes retailers make is rushing to implement AI without a clear understanding of ...

As awards season rolls on, what seems to arguably be music’s biggest night has arrived. The 67th annual Grammy Awards, which honors the best and brightest in the music industry, is taking place this Sunday in Los Angeles. The annual awards ceremony recognizes outstanding recordings, compositions and musical artists over the past year. Comedian Trevor Noah is returning to host the ceremony for the fifth consecutive year. Some of this year’s nominees include Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone and more. Here, everything to know about the upcoming Grammy Awards, including the nominees, presenters and how to watch the red carpet. Who Is Hosting the Show? Trevor Noah is hosting this year’s Grammy awards. The former “Daily Show” host first began hosting the award show in 2021 in a virtual format due to COVID-19 and the 2022 Grammy’s in Las Vegas, due to the Los Angeles COVID-19 restrictions. How to Watch the Red Carpet? The Grammys red-carpet livestream special will be ...

In this episode of WWD Voices, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development, welcomes Roger Mayerson, senior vice president and industry principal of apparel and soft goods at Logility — which offers AI-powered forecasting solutions. To listen to this episode, CLICK HERE. Mayerson discussed Logility’s role in pioneering computerized logistics and demand planning, which has evolved over 40 years. Mayerson explained the concept of demand planning, which involves interpreting “demand signals” to create accurate forecasts and financial plans for retail and wholesale operations. Mayerson also addressed contemporary challenges impacting business such as tariffs, inflation, and sustainability, and explained how Logility assists in navigating these issues through advanced algorithms and integrated planning and execution processes. He also discussed the shifting landscape of global manufacturing away from a China-centric model toward other countries such as Vietnam, Ind...

Amen! Beyoncé has finally announced she will be hitting the road on her “Cowboy Carter” tour, the first since releasing the album of the same name last March. The multihyphenated entrepreneur has been keeping busy since her 2023 “Renaissance” tour, releasing her last Ivy Park collaboration with Adidas on Oct. 12, 2023; two fragrances, Cé Noir in November 2023 and Cé Lumière in November 2024; a concert documentary film, which was available only in theaters, released on Dec. 1, 2023; her hair care line, Cécred, on Feb. 20; an award-winning whiskey brand SirDavis on Sept. 4, and a campaign with denim brand Levi’s, which launched on Sept. 29. The ”Alien Superstar” singer looked to designs from Balmain, David Koma, Brandon Blackwood, Telfar, Mugler and more during her “Renaissance” tour, often switching up looks from city to city and country to country. So just for fun — see what we did there? — here’s a few looks from collections shown in 2024 after “Cowboy Carter”’s release that could...

The Grammy Awards return Sunday, this year held in Los Angeles, and with them come one of the boldest red carpets in all of celebrity land.  Easily the best Grammys fashion moment of all time is Jennifer Lopez, whose green Versace cleavage-baring dress at the 2000 Grammy Awards was so attention-grabbing it was the launch of Google Images. It’s going to take a long time — and a big effort — for anyone to match that moment.  Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammy Awards in Versace. Other best dressed moments in Grammys history include Lady Gaga, no stranger to a best-dressed list, in Armani at the 2010 awards. Cardi B earned her spot in fashion history at the 2019 ceremony, when she arrived in a vintage Mugler look that was ahead of the current red carpet trend of vintage dressing. Cher’s 1974 look, a white butterfly bikini top and matching hair clip, is best-dressed worthy, as is the matching white looks from Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson at the 1993 Grammys. Chili, Lisa “Left E...

On Thursday night, Hillary Clinton and Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, gathered an intimate crowd for a screening of the “Navalny” documentary at MoMA. The event was held two weeks before the one-year anniversary of Navalny’s death while in Russian custody, and two years since the CNN-produced Oscar-winning film first premiered at Sundance. Before the screening, guests gathered outside the Celeste Bartos Theater, where Clinton mingled with the crowd. Guests included Patricia Clarkson, Katie Couric, Gina Gershon, Michael Avedon, Alex Lundqvist, and Fern Mallis, along with “Navalny” producers Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, and Melanie Miller, and investigative reporter Christo Grozev, who is featured in the film. Mikhail Baryshnikov, who defected from the Soviet Union fifty years ago, descended the building stairs alongside Navalnaya, and the pair posed for photos next to a poster of the film. Mikhail Baryshnikov Inside the movie theater, Clinton told the crowd...

Name: Mark Anthony Green Sundance project: “Opus,” an A24 thriller he wrote and directed. The movie, his first feature, stars Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, Amber Midthunder, Young Mazino, Stephanie Suganami and Tony Hale. After premiering at Sundance, the film opens in theaters March 14. Notable past credits: Green spent 13 years at GQ; he started writing for the publication at age 19, his first job once he graduated from Morehouse College. “In a macro sense, I think a lot of my taste and my voice, I found that at GQ,” he says. Prior to “Opus,” he wrote and directed a short called “Trapeze, U.S.A.” in 2017. Green started writing “Opus” nearly five years ago, while still at GQ. (He officially left the magazine in 2023 and has since relocated to L.A.) “I read so many filmmakers who are like, ‘I had a dream and then this thing happened’ and I was like, ‘Oh, that’s an idea for a movie,’” Green says. “My approach to filmmaking is like there’s a basket with th...

The 67th annual Grammy Awards will soon be upon us — and so, too, will the striking makeup looks donned by its A-list attendees. Last year, it was Miley Cyrus’ rocker-chic glam by makeup artist James Kaliardos that stole the show, developed using Pat McGrath Labs products to complement her custom Maison Martin Margiela gown made of gold safety pins. Miley Cyrus Other memorable looks of late have included “Paint the Town Red” rapper Doja Cat’s 2021 all-black smoky eye, or when Ariana Grande in 2020 paired her icy-blond locks with a nude-toned makeup look, giving her then-signature cat-eye flick an elevated boost. But the Grammy Awards have long seen their fair share of iconic looks — from Lil’ Kim’s many full-glam (and often, color-coordinated) appearances to mohawk-era Rihanna’s 2010 frosty eye shadow and lip gloss to boot. Lil’ Kim This year, Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards, where nominees for Album of the Year include Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” Charli XCX’s summer anthem-fill...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, everyone’s favorite French beauty brand Violette_Fr has launched a limited-edition set of its bestselling Bisou Jelly Sheer Lip Balms in three covetable shades curated by the brand founder, renowned makeup artist Violette Serrat. Violette_Fr first rose to fame thanks to its Petal Bouche — a red liquid lipstick that flatters any skin tone and which quickly captured the hearts (and lips!) of many a loyal customer. Serrat is one of the industry’s most celebrated makeup artists and, in fact, also serves as creative director of makeup at Guerlain. With nearly two decades of experience under her belt and a heavy-hitting resume full of esteemed roles (Estée Lauder’s global beauty director and Dior’s international makeup designer, to name a few), Serrat is an expert in color theory and uses this knowledge to inform her brand’s pr...

In the new French miniseries “Made in France,” Antonia Desplat stars as an executive at a luxury fashion brand. It’s an industry that the actress continues to grow more familiar with offscreen, and on Tuesday, Desplat attended couture shows for Chanel and Giorgio Armani Privè. “It’s my first time doing couture,” Desplat says in between the two shows. “So having a full day of couture is really fun. Particularly when I’m in the middle of promoting a show which is taking place in the fashion world.” For the Chanel show, she wore a black and beige leather jacket and matching pants from the spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, with accessories and makeup by the French house. The actress praised the show as “elegant and delicate,” adding that she appreciated the mix of textiles and colors — and was particularly drawn toward a bright red halter-neck gown on the runway. Antonia Desplat in Chanel. Hairstylist: Vincent De Moro; makeup artist: Isabelle Kryla.  Afterward, the actress changed into...

Name: Théodore Pellerin Sundance project: Pellerin leads “Lurker,” the feature directorial debut for “The Bear” and “Beef” writer Alex Russell, as a young retail worker who befriends a music celebrity. Notable past credits: Last year he starred in “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” as Lagerfeld’s former partner Jacques de Bascher; he also starred in the Apple TV+ miniseries “Franklin” and led the 2023 Toronto Film Festival film “Solo” as a young drag queen living in Montreal. Théodore Pellerin French Canadian actor Théodore Pellerin is the star of Alex Russell’s feature filmmaking debut “Lurker,” about a young retail worker in Los Angeles who finds himself increasingly enmeshed in an emerging pop star’s inner circle. “It’s a very entertaining and fun and hard movie,” says Pellerin. “Hard in the sense of it plays a lot with shame and humiliation,” he adds. “I thought Alex’s writing was so funny and heartbreaking at times. I just love the script.” Pellerin was cast in the lead role, the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. We’ve all woken up on the wrong side of the bed — that is, with a breakout that’s seemingly emerged overnight. Acne is frustrating, and oftentimes, concealing it only adds to the headache. Some full-coverage options can clog pores and worsen the breakout, while others don’t provide enough camouflaging power. The best foundations for acne-prone skin, on the other hand, deliver coverage that doesn’t trigger breakouts or cause a flare-up in your existing problem areas. If complexion products for oily skin call to mind a chalky matte finish, think again. The latest league of acne-friendly foundations don’t just conceal your acne and tamp down shine; they restore your skin barrier and lend a natural, skin-mimicking finish that you’ll feel comfortable wearing daily over your favorite non-comedogenic sunscreen and moisturizer for acne-prone skin. Yes, you can st...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Ariana Grande can now add one more jewel to her glittering crown of achievements — that of having co-created an Old Hollywood-inspired capsule collection with the crystal-making giant Swarovski, for whom she also serves as a Global Brand Ambassador and face of the brand. Its 16 distinct pieces are influenced by music and also bear lots of love motifs, making them pitch-perfect investments this Valentine’s Day. Ideated in collaboration with Swarovski’s Global Creative Director, Giovanna Engelbert, the pieces don’t sell themselves short on the quality and craftsmanship the crystal house is known for. Take the Ariana Grande x Swarovski Drop Earrings, for instance — whose curvature almost resembles that of shell spirals. Featuring a menagerie of materials, including both round and baguette-cut Swarovski zirconia (as well as crystal pearls), they’re ideal ...

Name: Tonatiuh Sundance project: “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” a rare big-name director musical drama in the sea of small indies at Sundance. The movie, from “Chicago” and “Dreamgirls” director Bill Condon, is a screen adaptation of the Terrence McNally theater production, which in turn was based on the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig. The film stars Tonatiuh alongside Jennifer Lopez and Diego Luna, and was met with a standing ovation and immediate Oscar buzz when it premiered at the festival on Saturday. Notable past credits: The actor, who goes by just his first name, was recently seen in the Netflix holiday season thriller “Carry On” with Jason Bateman, Taron Edgerton and Sofia Carson. “Kiss of the Spider Woman”: The story is set in an Argentinian prison in the early ’80s, following Molina (Tonatiuh), a gay hairdresser serving a sentence for corrupting a minor. Tonatiuh was familiar with the show, and upon reading the film’s script immediately connected to it.  “Molina, one of the ...

Name: Katarina Zhu Sundance project: Zhu wrote, directed, and stars in “Bunnylovr,” an intimate drama costarring her former NYU classmate and close friend Rachel Sennott. Notable past credits: Zhu earned her BFA in acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2018. Katarina Zhu  ”The news couldn’t have come at a more opportune moment,” says Zhu of finding out that “Bunnylovr,” her first feature film, would be premiering at Sundance in the U.S. dramatic competition. “It was the day before we were locking picture,” she adds. “And so it really helped push us over the finish line.” Zhu, who wrote the first draft of the film in 2023, traces her inspiration for the script back to the start of COVID-19 in 2020, when she was navigating the aftermath of a “protracted” breakup. “I was interested in exploring that space you’re in when you’re really heartbroken and you’re so much more willing to do things that you might not normally do,” she says. “Because you feel so vulnerable, and you...

After first meeting on the set of “Star Trek: Discovery,” Michelle Yeoh and costume designer Gersha Phillips have reunited on a new “Star Trek” project — and this time, they brought Balenciaga into the mix.  “Star Trek: Section 31” is a new original movie that premiered on Paramount+ on Friday, starring Oscar winner — and face of Balenciaga — Yeoh.  “When we finally were going to do ‘Section 31,’ there were some key people I really, really needed, not just wanted, but needed, to give a little bit of continuity, and more important, their creativity, to make [her character] Philippa Georgiou be relatable,” Yeoh says.  By the time the project was beginning, Yeoh had become the face of Balenciaga, and knew that Phillips was a fan of Demna’s work at the brand. Phillips attended the show in Paris, after which Yeoh pitched the idea to Balenciaga. Michelle Yeoh in “Star Trek: Section 31” wearing a costume designed with Balenciaga. “Balenciaga is very futuristic in many ways, and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Already curating your dream spring wardrobe to beat back those winter blues? We’re right there with you, and so is Zimmermann — an Australian brand known for feminine dresses, flowy blouses, and sunny patterns, whose exclusive capsule collection with Nordstrom deserves to be front and center on your fashion vision board. If you aren’t convinced yet, know that many celebrities wax poetic about Zimmermann’s offerings. After all, it counts Naomi Watts, Vanessa Hudgens, and Emily Blunt as fans. Last November, Chrissy Teigen was also spotted wearing the brand’s Crush Ruffled Mini Dress — paired artfully with a pair of black satin pumps — and, a month prior to that, she flaunted the more casual Zimmermann Crush Denim Mini Dress. The latter’s frilled skirt pleats and V-neckline, as well as that denim materiality, are symbolic of Zimmermann’s overall ethos: o...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived: Just like last year, French perfumer Diptyque launched a Valentine’s Day candle duo featuring two bestselling scents, and 2025’s design looks chicer than ever. Last February, viral TikTok unboxing videos of the Diptyque Valentine’s Day limited-edition candles reached a fever pitch — not only expressing appreciation for (and, dare we say, obsession over) the candles’ heart-shaped design in cherry red and sandy pink but also their divine smell. Presently, TikTok users are also jumping at the opportunity to film their V-Day candles from Diptyque in tranquil bedroom settings, with comments expressing the sentiment that this is just the sign users needed to finally buy their own. In 2025, like in the year prior, the duo’s scents are Baies and Roses. While the former is meant to evoke fresh-picked blackcur...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Ever the proponent of donning classic fashion styles over trend-driven pieces, Taylor Swift once again made the case for stocking up on perfect wardrobe staples on a recent date night with Travis Kelce. The “Bejeweled” singer was spotted on Dec. 28 in New York City en route to members-only club Chez Margaux, hand-in-hand with Kelce in an appropriately sparkling ensemble. The night’s real MVP wasn’t her football player beau, but rather, her cocktail dress, the Fleur du Mal Long Sleeve Flared Corset Dress that’s back in stock after selling out quickly this winter. Swift’s night-out style proved just why a little black dress remains such a versatile closet essential. It provided a blank canvas for an otherwise blinged-out outfit comprised of a Simkhai rhinestone-adorned black “Gianni” trench coat and a Stella McCartney crystal fringe “Falabella” silver handb...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Pat McGrath has finally revealed her own bespoke glass skin face mask formula to recreate the porcelain doll makeup look she created for Maison Margiela’s Couture Spring 2024 runway show. About a year ago, the internet went into a frenzy after the Maison Margiela Couture Spring 2024 runway show, where designer John Galliano sent models down a Paris runway with makeup looks that created the effect of dolls come to life. Shortly after the Paris Couture Week show, beauty fanatics and experts quickly began to dissect McGrath’s brilliant makeup artistry, earning high praise from notable lookers-on. Bobbi Brown commented “Omg. You are the greatest living makeup artist of all time.” Katy Perry added, “My fav ever. Iconic. I’ve only ever used that word like twice. I think the first time was Beyoncé.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @patmcgrathreal Th...

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off on Thursday in Park City, Utah, bringing a fresh new crop of can’t-miss films to the mountains. Below, we break down what we’re most excited about and how to spend your time. Feature Directorial Debuts to WatchSundance is the launchpad for many filmmakers, and each year the festival mints new directorial breakouts. This year, the festival is premiering Hailey Gates’s feature debut “Atropia” in its drama competition slate. The film, which builds on a short Gates made for Miu Miu’s Women’s Tales, was produced by Luca Guadagnino and stars Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner and Chloë Sevigny. In the same category, NYU grad Katarina Zhu will unveil “Bunnylvr,” which she wrote, directed, and stars in. The film costars and is produced by her former classmate and friend Rachel Sennott. Comedian Eva Victor also pulls triple writer-director-starring duty with her film “Sorry, Baby,” which costars Lucas Hedges and Naomi Ackie; Barry Jenkins is a producer. Former GQ e...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Curls can be a challenge to style. They come by that reputation honestly: A rainy day or the introduction of one new product can throw the whole look off. No two curls, even on the same head, are identical, so selecting the very best curly hair products for your pattern and preferred style will involve trial and error. “What’s interesting about curls is that there’s an inconsistency a lot of times,” says Larry Sims, celebrity hairstylist and co-founder of Flawless by Gabrielle Union. “They can be so in between — straight here, wavy there, curly here — and going with the natural texture, it looks fuller a lot of times and just healthier. Don’t be afraid to lean into natural hair, because a lot of people, for the longest, tried to fight what they were born with.” Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil Size: 2 fl ozKey ingredients: ...

Those in East Hampton, N.Y., who prefer everything from a quiet breakfast to late night table service are in luck. After last summer’s drama, in which Scott Sartiano tried to buy The Hedges Inn and make it into a Hamptons outpost of Zero Bond, much to the dismay of locals, new proprietors have taken ownership — and they plan to keep much of what makes the hotel beloved the same. Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall, owners of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Fla., since 2016, have purchased The Hedges Inn from the Cumming family, with plans to be open after some minor updates for this coming summer season.  Sarah Wetenhall says it’s hard to think of something that isn’t appealing about owning the property, which was originally built in 1873 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in East Hampton. “It is ideally situated as the closest inn to Main Beach in East Hampton, but also walking distance to the village. Its location, its historic nature and frankly its untapped potent...

Here’s a first: Listrak, the retail cross-channel marketing platform, said Tuesday that it was the sole marketing platform provider to launch a Rich Communication Services, or RCS, marketing campaign in the U.S. RCS is an interactive communications channel that allows users to send and receive text-like messages, voice calls, video calls, and multimedia files directly from a phone’s messaging app, Listrak said. RCS has more than one billion uses globally. To run a test campaign on RCS, Listrak teamed with its client, Dooney & Bourke. The test was launched during the 2024 holiday season and demonstrated that RCS more than doubled revenue per send compared to traditional SMS/MMS campaigns. “With wireless carriers rolling out support for RCS in the U.S. in 2025, Dooney & Bourke gained early access to the elevated messaging experience via enabled carriers through its long-standing e-commerce marketing partner, Listrak, in collaboration with global cloud communications platform Info...

Known for offering a unique global perspective thanks to the presence of key international players from every significant market, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will once again invite the beauty industry to its largest annual show scheduled in Bologna, Italy, from March 20 to March 23. Following the great success of its 2024 event, which saw more than 248,500 attendees from 150 countries and 3,012 exhibitors, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is getting the makeover treatment. In a statement, the company said that the refreshed event will allow for expansion and a new, more functional layout that will enhance the experience for attendees and “accommodate an expanded exhibition offering, including new product categories that reflect the evolving market landscape.” Notably, in 2024, the global cosmetics industry alone is projected to see a total turnover of more than $648 billion (a 5.7 percent increase year-over-year). “The 2025 layout of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna will make it easier for visit...

Everything’s coming up roses for Joy Woods. After opening “The Notebook” on Broadway last spring, the actress is back onstage starring in the much-anticipated revival of “Gypsy,” which opened in late December. Joy Woods “This is my second time opening a Broadway show — and the first time we did it right before the award season started,” says Woods, adding that she’s enjoyed “being able to start this early and get months of a run in before all that craziness starts. And not having to worry about the extra stuff until months from now.” Those “months from now” are growing ever closer. The show is officially open, and buzz for the new production of the musical, directed by George C. Wolfe, continues to build.  “Getting to have the audience there [in the theater] and feeling their excitement about what I consider one of the greatest musicals of all time — feeling validated in my opinion on that, and seeing that people were enjoying it the same way that I do — was really wonderful,” says...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. First lady Jill Biden’s outfit for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday was a nod to bipartisan unity. Joining her husband, President Joe Biden, to welcome the incoming administration, Dr. Biden opted for a monochromatic Ralph Lauren ensemble in a bold purple shade. The color often symbolizes a bipartisan union in American politics. “[Purple] represents a blending and coming together of the red and blue, which are the two colors that represent each of the major political parties in the U.S.,” Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, told WWD during Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021. First lady Jill Biden and U.S. President Joe Biden wait the arrival of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the White House. Dr. Biden’s look included a dress and tailored double-breasted coat cinched at the waist, matchin...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Lauren Sanchez commanded attention with her outfit at Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The journalist and fiancé of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos arrived in a monochromatic white outfit by Alexander McQueen, featuring a tailored blazer and a lace corset with floral detailing peeking through the jacket. Mark Zuckerberg (L), chief executive of Meta, speaks with Amazon founder and owner of The Washington Post Jeff Bezos’s partner Lauren Sanchez as Bezos (R) and Health Secretary nominee Robert Kennedy JR. (2nd L), before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States inside the Capitol Rotunda of the US Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. Sanchez was previously seen with the same outfit on Dec. 5, when she shared a mirror selfie on Instagram show...

In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Jeanette Duke, director of marketing at Sky IT Group, about innovations in retail technology. She explains the limitations of traditional Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), particularly EDI 852, which has not adapted to modern retail needs such as detailed insights into sales trends, markdowns and promotional activities. EDI 852 only provides basic transaction-level data, which often lacks accuracy and depth, especially in tracking returns and discounts. To listen to this episode, CLICK HERE. Left to right: Jay Hakami, Jeanette Duke and Gil Hakami. Duke calls in from the National Retail Federation Big Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Jan. 13. The event, one of the world’s largest retail trade shows, features around 40,000 retailers and 1,000 vendors, including Sky IT Group. The company was at the show, spotlighting its Skypad platform, which is designed to transform sales and inventory reporting. Duke exp...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If there’s one thing we devotedly believe in, it’s the fact that you can never have too many tote bags. Whether you currently rock the Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy–approved L.L. Bean Boat and Tote or else still can’t part ways with that free-with-subscription “New Yorker” bag you got a decade ago, let Merit Beauty’s newest launch be the next addition to the hooks on your wall. As part of its fourth-anniversary celebrations, the brand that’s beloved for taking a clean and minimalist approach to makeup introduced The Everything Bag — made of heavyweight canvas material and boasting perks like wide handles, two interior pockets, and an embossing of Merit’s tagline (“Makeup you can live in”). Merit The Everything Bag $52 Buy Now at merit Price upon publish date of this article: $52 As for dimensions, the item is roomy without being a nuisance: clocking in at ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Salt & Stone, a brand that’s won over the public’s affection with “high-performance skin care from the sea,” has recently expanded its cult-favorite Saffron & Cedar fragrance line, and it officially launched at Sephora today for your winter enjoyment (not to mention early Valentine’s Day shopping needs!). The Saffron & Cedar scent — which feels like a drive along the coast with all your windows open as it starts to rain, punctuated by notes of neroli, surf wax, oakmoss, and sugarcane — was introduced by the brand last October, by way of a candle. The success of that launch was followed by forays into the worlds of body wash, deodorant, and bar soap, all done in the trending scent. As of this week, you can also shop the scent in a body mist, ripe for layering with the aforementioned body care products to calibrate the intensity of the fragr...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If Fashion’s front-row fixtures, Francophiles and aromatic aficionados say “au revoir” with extra enthusiasm as they prepare to depart from the City of Light, you can bet they’re flying Air France . Starting today, Jan. 15, travelers will breathe in the refreshing fragrance of AF001 — a new scent developed by Francis Kurkdjian, master perfumer and artistic director of Maison Francis Kurkdjian — that will grace select Air France lounges and the La Première suites at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. After two years, the nose behind the beloved Baccarat Rouge 540 completed his new formulation that takes Air France fliers on an olfactory journey by notes of jasmine, rose, musk, and mimosa — channeling feelings of lightness, sunny vibrancy, and serenity (anyone who’s ever been on a plane knows that the latter part certainly comes in handy!). Its very name,...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Our skin may be our largest organ and appear relatively adaptable and dynamic, but in truth, it’s incredibly sensitive and reactive to its surroundings. And no time is its frailty more apparent than wintertime. “During the winter, there is less humidity in the air, which puts our skin at risk for drying out,” says board-certified dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky. In addition to dry, cold air, add harsh winds, heavy snowfall, and extreme temperature fluctuations from heated homes — and you have a recipe for a skin disaster. These conditions can not only dry out skin and damage the skin barrier, but also lead to an exacerbation of conditions like rosacea, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and more, says Dr. Zubritsky. All this and more is exactly why your dermatologist wants you to switch up your skin care products during the colder season. From the mos...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. If reeling in your beauty budget is included in your 2025 goals, hear me out: With the right tools and technique (and a little practice), you can learn how to do a gel manicure at home like a pro. I used to splurge on gel extensions and intricate nail art at salons where I reside in New York City, racking up over $2,500 in mani expenses a year. (I know, probably not my wisest financial move.) But even if you stick to simple, no-frills gel manis, you could easily drop a grand per year. The good news? Achieving the long-lasting glossy goodness of a professional gel manicure at home is easier and more affordable than ever. My DIY gel mani journey started out of necessity when the pandemic forced salons to close. I quickly realized how significant the cost savings is, mastered by at-home gel manicure technique, and never looked back. Trim Store Cuticle Pusher...

To listen to the podcast on Retail Rx, click here. As long as there have been brands and retailers, there’s been the need to evaluate their worth— whether for a sale, asset-backed loan, licensing deal, brand spinoff, or in the worst-case scenario, liquidation. The landscape for valuations and loans has changed considerably over the decades, and continues to do so today. In this episode of WWD Voices for Retail Rx, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Ben Nortman, co-chief commercial officer at Hilco Global, who has seen the landscape evolve considerably in his 28 years at the company. Ben Nortman “There has been tremendous change and a lot of creativity and ingenuity from the capital markets to help retailers access more capital, and that has really changed over time,” said Nortman. “The two main assets on the balance sheet are really the inventory and the brand. And in some cases, those brands have real value, either in place or segregated out in a brand licensing s...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Choosing the perfect date night spot is a skill, but choosing a romantic gift idea for your girlfriend? That’s a form of art. Valentine’s Day will be here sooner than you think, so time is ticking to find personalized and unique gifts for women that’ll bring on the romance. The romantic gifts category can be a tricky one to navigate. After all, it entails finding a Goldilocks balance of getting her an intimate gift that’s chock-full of sentimentality while avoiding downright cheesiness (unless cheesiness is your thing, in which case, don’t hold back!). If you haven’t been dating for long, a romantic gift idea that doesn’t feel too over-the-top is key. And if you’ve been married for years and are now tasked with finding something to treat your wife with for the umpteenth time, you should embark on the hunt for a unique romantic gift that she hasn’t seen al...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Your month is about to get sweeter: Bath & Body Works just released a batch of 20 brand-new products in collaboration with Sweethearts, the brand known for their Valentine’s Day candy hearts bearing cheeky messages like “Be Mine,” “Me + You,” and “Wink Wink.” The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95. There are also the Sweetheart Shea-Infused Lounge Socks on offer for those who like their feet to stay toasty and moisturized, as well as the Sweethearts Cross Body Bag for hauling your favorite candy-colored essentials around. All items come in charming packaging marked by bright hues and high-contrast graphics. “When it comes to our partnerships, we are proud to work with iconic brands and bring their products to life through scent,” Kristie Le...

As part of its goal of offering intelligent, personalized post-purchase experiences for shoppers, Narvar is rolling out two new features: IRIS (Intelligent Retail Insights Service) and Narvar Assist. The features will be on the Narvar platform beginning Jan. 15 and live demonstrations will take place at the National Retail Federation’s show at the Javits Center’s Crystal Palace in New York next week. Narvar said IRIS is a layer of intelligent technologies that include machine learning, data intelligence and analytics that is “combined with industry domain experience and fueled by more than 42 billion consumer interactions across the Narvar customer base.” The company said its dataset is second only to Amazon, and cements the company’s “position as the leader in intelligent, personalized post-purchase experiences. As the first entrant to the post-purchase category, Narvar is now redefining it with AI.” Narvar Assist is powered by IRIS and is designed to offer “delivery claims fraud prev...

They embraced the “brat” mindset last summer, were briefly very invested in pommel horse (and not sure what to make of breakdancing as a sport) during the Olympics, and witnessed the second demise of Bennifer. But while some of 2024’s drama continues to play out, other developments are a welcome addition to 2025. We’re here for WNBA’s continued surge in popularity and more Chappell Roan, who’s slated to perform at Elton John’s Oscars watch party.  2024 delivered buzzy film releases from “Challengers” in the spring to the fall double-header of “Wicked” and “Gladiator 2” — not quite a Barbenheimer redux, but still a welcome theatrical pairing.  Oscar nominations will be announced later this month, and the awards race is still very much up in the air after several surprise wins at the Golden Globes and recent Screen Actors Guild nominations. Will Demi Moore get her first Oscars nod for “The Substance”? Will “Wicked” be a serious contender? The 2025 film buzz builds shortly after ...

Macy’s Inc. on Thursday disclosed the locations of the 66 stores it will close this year, a list that includes the Macy’s department store in downtown Brooklyn. In New York City, Macy’s is also shuttering its Staten Island furniture store, and the Macy’s Backstage off-price stores in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn; Fordham Place in the Bronx, and Queens Place in Queens. The downsizing, which is part of the retailer’s Bold New Chapter strategy announced in February 2024, calls for closing approximately 150 underproductive stores while investing in its 350 “go-forward” Macy’s locations, all through fiscal 2026. Last month, Macy’s upped its store closing count this year to 66 from 55, as previously reported. A customer shops at a department store of Macy’s which is soon to be closed on February 27, 2024 in Alameda County, California. Macy’s announced on February 27 that the company plans to close approximately 150 stores by the end of 2026. Among other Macy’s department store closings are the l...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Nicole Kidman has come a long way since her first feature film role in the Australian drama “Bush Christmas.” Her acting credits in movies like “Practical Magic,” “Moulin Rouge!” “The Hours,” “Boy Erased,” and “Lion” (not to mention that by-now-iconic AMC Theaters commercial) have secured her the unofficial title of everyone’s favorite Australian, and it’s safe to say that the star is currently as relevant as she’s ever been. Kidman’s constant presence in the public eye is also great news for fashion lovers, who seem to be quite inspired by her elegant and smart style sensibilities. The backless, rhinestone-embroidered dress she wore at the 2025 Golden Globes, for instance, has been the talk of the town ever since her appearance on the red carpet. The actress holds so much cultural sway that her on-screen style, too, is just as lust-worthy as what she wea...

Just two days after the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, stars of predicted Oscar contenders gathered at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York for the National Board of Review award gala on Tuesday night. Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Jon M. Chu received the best actress, best supporting actor and best director awards, respectively. “Wicked” won best film, while its costars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were awarded the Spotlight Award for their creative collaboration, which also served as a birthday gift for Erivo, who turns 38 on Wednesday.  “I’m a birthday person, so to be able to celebrate it with this happening is really special,” Erivo told WWD on the red carpet. While accepting their award, Erivo and Grande praised their “honest, egoless” partnership. Both wore custom Loewe.  “You’ll [Erivo] be with me like a handprint on my heart. And also, you’re welcome! I truly think you would have murdered anyone else,” Grande said.  Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Mikey Madison...

Alan Cumming has been on TV since the ’80s — long enough for friends and family to get used to seeing him onscreen. But his role hosting “Traitors” has them starstruck all over again. “When this started, so many people were texting me, and being really sort of expressive and really excited about it,” says the celebrated theater and screen actor, in New York shortly before the end of the year. “So that’s when I knew it had hit a nerve.” “Do you remember when I said to you, ‘I think this is becoming a thing’?” says stylist Sam Spector, addressing Cumming seated a few feet away. The pair had convened within Spector’s styling studio to revisit the fashion from the show’s new season. “Because I was completely surprised. I’ve worked on so many projects, TV shows with other clients, just dressing them as themselves, that make it or don’t — but this became something special,” adds Spector. Peacock’s murder mystery show, set within a Scottish castle, returns for a third season on Thursday with ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The Golden Globes this year were nothing if not memorable, and celebrities on the red carpet dressed in a way that put forward key trends we’ll be thinking about for a long time to come: glamorous opera gloves, black-and-white styles, and sheer dresses (plus capes!) included. Patterns, however, were seen not only in outfit choices but also the beauty looks created by A-listers’ glam teams. We witnessed a lot of shimmery eyeshadows that brought both camera-ready sparkle and a kind of eye-opening effect; in the hair department, the co-host of WWD’s Eye on the Red Carpet and “Queer Eye” star Jonathan Van Ness pointed out the prevalence of movement in locks no matter their length. As soon as stars hit the red carpet on Jan. 5, our beauty editors started thorough research of the exact products used by their makeup artists to achieve looks spanning from the ski...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. A glitter resurgence is upon us. Previously reserved for sparkly holidays and tweens on TikTok, permission to wear glitter eyeshadow every day has been granted.  The spring 2025 runways ushered in the return of glimmering glam, from a soft wash of sparkle to a full-on holographic glitter-fest. These trends emerged in full force last night at the Golden Globes. There’s a common misconception that people of a certain age shouldn’t wear glitter eyeshadow at all, but you’ve been lied to. It’s true that shimmery shades can highlight crepey skin, but with proper placement, anyone can rock one of 2025’s biggest beauty trends. (Pro tip: Just focus the glitter on the flat of the lid, avoiding the saggier areas near your crease, and you’re good to go.) You can trust me on this. I earned my professional makeup certification in 2006, but I majored in glitter long...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Sofía Vergara is back on the Golden Globes red carpet, nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television for her role Griselda Blanco — the cunning Godmother of Miami’s drug underground — in the TV drama “Griselda.” It’s a significant appearance, not only because Jan. 5 marks the first time since 2020 that Vergara is in attendance at this annual awards ceremony but also because of her high-glam, oh-so-chic makeup look. Sofía Vergara during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes on January 05, 2025, wearing a strapless and form-fitting gown with glittering details. Created by Sabrina Bedrani — a makeup artist who’s worked magic on no shortage of other celebrities, including, most recently, Michelle Yeoh at the Los Angeles premiere of “Wicked” and Heidi Klum during the world premiere of “M...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Isabella Rossellini just graced the Golden Globes red carpet on Jan. 5, with a nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for her performance as the quiet yet stern Sister Agnes in the Vatican thriller “Conclave.” Though she has but a few lines in the film, they’re poignant and attention-grabbing: so much so that, according to Town & Country, her appearances inspired standing ovations during multiple screenings. Isabella Rossellini walks the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California. Another thing deserving of a standing ovation? Rossellini’s red carpet makeup look, powered by Lancôme and engineered by Afganistan-born artist Matin Maulawizada, who has in the past worked with talent ranging from Angelina Jolie to Jessica Chastain to Lupita Nyong’o. For this evening, ...