1+ week, 2+ day ago (258+ words) The first WWD x SJ Global Fashion and Business Conference will be held at the Regent Hong Kong on Wednesday. WWD and its sister publication Sourcing Journal are teaming up and gathering leaders from fashion, retail and manufacturing in Hong Kong on Wednesday to examine how innovation, trade and culture are redefining the industry." Kim Jones, artistic director of Kim Jones Studio; Fausto Puglisi, creative director of Roberto Cavalli, and Jason Wu will be among those putting the fashion world under the microscope." Supply chain dynamics, sustainability, machine learning, material innovation and sourcing are among the vital issues slated to be addressed at the inaugural WWD x SJ Global Fashion and Business Conference, which will be held at the Regent Hong Kong. The event is being presented by parent company Fairchild Media Group in partnership with the Hong Kong Fashion…...

6+ day, 44+ min ago (455+ words) PSA "This is your best chance to step into a new year on the right foot. WWD Shop editors, on the other hand, are here to save you the major hassle that comes with having to search far and wide for the best Black Friday shoe deals all by yourself. Below, the top 20 deals " from Rothy's to Vans to the aforementioned Nike "that you'd be wise to take advantage of, before your shoe size goes out of stock. Whether you're planning on apr's skiing it up this winter or simply live somewhere that gets snow every year like clockwork, Columbia's Ice Maiden II boot, for almost half off, is here to save the day: keeping your feet insulated, comfortable, and saved from potential slips. Bonus points: The boot's upper is fully waterproof.Price upon publish date of this article:$54.13 A…...

2+ week, 46+ min ago (430+ words) The 'Rosemead' actress backed 2025s polka dot trend at the Asian World Film Festival in a Bach Mai spring 2026 bustle gown with Swarovski jewelry. Lucy Liu continued 2025s run of high-profile polka dot statements on Saturday in Culver City, wearing a strapless Bach Mai gown to a screening of "Rosemead" during the 11th Asian World Film Festival. The look, tailored by Matthew Kilgore and styled by Lee Harris, drew directly from the designers spring 2026 collection, where Mai reworked circles and controlled volume into a series of spot-driven pieces. The gown appears in ivory satin with evenly spaced black dots arranged across a fitted column silhouette. A soft straight-across neckline shapes the upper bodice, while internal structure keeps the torso clean through the waist. The back introduces the main line of movement: a gathered bustle-inspired panel that expands outward into a voluminous floor-length hem,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (982+ words) Shmidman's firm, WHP Global, acquired Vera Wang's intellectual property early this year. Keeping an open dialogue is critical to making partnerships such as the one between WHP Global and Vera Wang work. WHP Global, the brand management and acquisitions firm, acquired the intellectual property of the Vera Wang fashion brand last January. Vera Wang has continued in her role as founder and chief creative officer, and joined WHP Global as a shareholder. Yehuda Shmidman, chief executive officer of WHP Global, and Wang spoke on a panel at the WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit, moderated by Amanda Smith, chief executive officer of Fairchild Media Group. In addition to Wang, WHP's brands include Rag & Bone, Joe's Jeans, G-Star, Anne Klein and Bonobos, among others. First and foremost, Shmidman was asked what he looks for when he acquires brands. "We look for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (438+ words) The 34-year-old mayor-elect of New York City is said to be a fan of Uniqlo and a military store in his Queens neighborhood. Zohran Mamdani's role on the global stage has yet to be defined, but the New York City mayor-elect has already solidified a certain look. "While that no-tie-dress-shirt-jeans look might work for a mayoral or governor's race, where I'm from in Texas, he's smart to dress for the gravitas of the occasion and choose other spots outside of his wardrobe to convey youth and a kind of daring," Castleberry said. You May Also Like Pleased that Mamdani "sees the value in our offering and has found his perfect fit," Suitsupply's founder and chief executive officer Fokke de Jong said the company offers "high-quality suits at an attainable price point. We are always happy to see people in public…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (553+ words) Ashlyn's Ashlynn Park won the top prize with Aubero's'Julian Louie and Heirlome's'Stephanie Suberville picking up runners-up honors. On Monday night, key figures from the American fashion industry gathered for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards at the Crane Club. This year's finalists were each singled out " Ashlyn's Ashlynn Park, Aubero's Julian Louie, Heirlome's Stephanie Suberville, Don't Let Disco's Ashley Moubayed, Gabe Gordon's Gabe Gordon and Timothy Gibbons, Meruert Tolegen's Meruert Planul-Tolegen and Bach Mai, Bernard James, Jamie Okuma and Peter Do " all of whom have namesake labels. Kolb also noted how Tommy Hilfiger had sponsored a design challenge to solve inaccessibility issues that paired each of the finalists with muses like Aariana Rose Philip, who were also in the mix. You May Also Like As a former fund-winner-turned-judge, Posen, who is now Gap Inc.'s creative director, shared some words of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (414+ words) The firm, founded by longtime Spins chief executive officer Tony Olson, has made headlines for deals this year including Willy Chavarria and Ring Concierge. If you ask Webster Capital founder Tony Olson why he's taken an eye to fashion and beauty, he can distill it down to a single acronym. "E.M.E. stands for experience, memory and emotion. That's the pillar of how we're thinking about some of these brands," Olson said. "Every single thing you do throughout the day is an experience, some are memorable, and that experience you have creates a memory that elicits an emotion. You build relationships around that, and if it's positive, you build brand loyalty." That has been the guiding philosophy for the former Spins chief executive officer who has taken a passion-first approach to recent investments, ranging from Willy Chavarria to Ring Concierge. And though…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (727+ words) Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Runway 2025 Image Credit: George Chinsee/WWD Joan Smalls on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Runway 2025 Image Credit: ... Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Runway 2025 Jasmine Tookes on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Adriana Lima on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Doutzen Kroes on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Alessandra Ambrosio on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Lily Aldridge on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Joan Smalls on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Barbara Palvin on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Behati Prinsloo on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Candice Swanepoel on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Madison Beer on the runway at the Victoria's…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (366+ words) Senior vice president Laura Michael, who orchestrated a repositioning of Madewell's marketing to help reinvigorate the brand image, is leaving the company in January. Laura Michael, senior vice president of marketing and brand creative at Madewell, is leaving the company, WWD has learned. Michael's departure, expected to occur in January, is considered a significant loss for Madewell. She has a reputation within the industry as a talented executive, and at Madewell she orchestrated a strategic shift in the marketing to help reinvigorate the brand's image. She was also instrumental establishing collaborations with Alexa Chung and Dakota Fanning. "I decided it was the right time for me to move on from my role at Madewell," Michael said in a statement she provided to WWD. "I am incredibly proud of my work at Madewell, the team and what we accomplished together. I…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago (418+ words) Design Mumbai will cut the ribbon on the second edition of the four-day fair on Wednesday. MILAN " When it comes to design,India is no longer just a source of craftsmanship; it has become a cultural destination for design, according to Piyush Suri, cofounder of Design Mumbai. "India's design and furniture sector has been expanding at a remarkable speed over the last few years. The broader Indian furniture market alone is growing at one of the fastest rates globally, driven in large by urbanization, hospitality development and the residential sector," Suri said. On Wednesday, Suri will cut the ribbon on the second edition of Design Mumbai, what is now India's landmark contemporary design event for architecture and interiors professionals. The four-day event will unfold at Jio World Garden in the heart of the bustling financial pulse of India. Design Mumbai's…...