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Friday, 22 November 2024
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Daniel Boulud Opens His First Steakhouse La Tête d’Or

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

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Zhou Guanyu’s Emblematic Rise on the Formula 1 Fashion Scene

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

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Thursday, 21 November 2024
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How ’Emilia Pérez’s Costumes Pay Homage to Saint Laurent’s History in Netflix’s Musical Thriller

“Emilia Pérez” is one of the year’s most ambitious films, springing to the center of conversation from the moment it premiered at Cannes, where it won the Jury Prize and the cast won the Best Actress award, to its release this month on Netflix. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, stars Karla Sofía Gascón as Emilia Pérez and Juan “Manitas” Del Monte, Zoe Saldaña as Rita Mora Castro and Selena Gomez as Jessi Del Monte, and is a Spanish-language musical based on Audiard’s opera libretto. The story follows Manitas, a cartel leader in Mexico who contacts a lawyer to help him transition in secret and start a new life.  For the project, Audiard tapped Virginie Montel as both artistic director and costume designer. Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent Productions is a coproducer on the film, and many of the costumes came from Vaccarello’s archives. Montel had been involved in this story for so long that the first pages she recalls reading had Saldana’s character as a man. “But then it became a woman’s movie,” she says. The opportunity to work on a musical with big dance numbers appeared to her from the beginning. “It was the singing and dancing. It opens a lot of possibilities that we

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‘Wicked’ Movie Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Decodes His Approach to Dressing Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba

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

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Richard Dickson, President and CEO of Gap Inc., on Reinventing an American Icon

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

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024
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Eight Fall Fashion Trends that Sum Up the Horse Girl Aesthetic, As Seen on TikTok and the Runway

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the horse girl. While Beyoncé’s foray into country music with “Cowboy Carter” helped spur an interest in Western styles, equestrian fashions of the English variety are also capturing the attention of designers and the TikTok set. Models at Prada and Celine’s fall 2024 shows trotted down the runway in helmet-like headgear and riding boots, while Louis Vuitton and Isabel Marant doubled down on cowboy essentials like fringe and double denim. On TikTok, “equestrian chic” and “English countryside chic” have emerged as two popular hashtags, with users styling outfits inspired by the off-duty wardrobes of the upper class: particularly, their well-established penchant for equestrian sports. This can be associated with the popularity of the “Old Money” aesthetic on the app, which seeks to emulate the styles of Gwyneth Paltrow, Princess Diana and Shiv Roy of “Succession,” among others, whose minimalist high-end wardrobes eschew ostentatious displays of wealth. Meanwhile, celebrity equestrians such as Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Kacey Musgraves — who revealed a horse girl-approved Reformation capsule in September — have taken their favorite hobby

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Tuesday, 19 November 2024
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EXCLUSIVE: Khloé Kardashian Brings First Solo Fragrance to Market With Luxe Brands

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

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Monday, 18 November 2024
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3 Coach Tabby Bag Outfits That Have You Covered for All Holiday Occasions

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, yet it’s also easy to feel the winter woes of holiday dressing dilemmas. To look your most fabulous and fashionable for all the fun festivities to come, strategic outfit planning is a must. Thankfully, there’s no need to worry when it comes to selecting the perfect purse, because the Coach Tabby bag is your secret style solution for all occasions. The bag design — based on an archival style from the ’70s by famed designer Bonnie Cashin — has the timeless appeal one looks for in an investment-worthy purse that eases the transition for day-to-night dressing, from office hours to cocktail hour. This coveted beauty has skyrocketed in popularity this year (earning it a top spot on the Google Holiday 100 list) as the ultimate fashion-meets-function accessory, delivering quality craftsmanship with a reasonable price tag that won’t burn a hole in your pocket before you’re finished with holiday gift giving. The core classic Coach Tabby shoulder-crossbody convertible is a smart choice for its polished pebbled leather, whether you opt for the 20 or

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Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale Includes Can’t-Miss Deals on These Trending Beauty Gifts

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

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Catching Up With Model Coco Rocha

In this episode of WWD Voices, Coco Rocha, a legendary name in the modeling world, chats with WWD executive editor Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss her 20-year career. Rocha discussed her current ventures, shared her thoughts on the evolving fashion industry and gave an update on her advocacy work with young models. To listen to the episode, CLICK HERE. Rocha said while she is celebrating two decades in modeling, her focus has shifted beyond just gracing runways. She runs her own model camp, “Coco Rocha Model Camp,” where she trains and mentors aspiring models. While still actively modeling, she highlighted her recent collaboration with Moet & Chandon, expressing her preference for working with brands that share her values. Rocha offered a critique of the current fast-paced, trend-chasing nature of the fashion industry, and reminisced about the days when designers had a “singular vision” and created thoughtful presentations. She emphasized the importance of “meaningful activations” and artistic expression over fleeting trends. Rocha also discussed the homogenization of fashion, lamenting the loss of individual creative visions from designers and photographers. She advocates for a return to bold, unique perspectives and encourages models to embrace their own individuality.

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Josh Heuston Joins the ‘Dune’ World in New Prequel HBO Series ‘Dune: Prophecy’

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

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Sunday, 17 November 2024
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Charli XCX’s Gucci Jackie Bag Stole the Show During ‘SNL’ Performance of ‘360’ — Here’s Where to Buy It

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

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Friday, 15 November 2024
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EXCLUSIVE: The Gemological Institute of America’s CEO Susan Jacques Talks Diamonds, Mining and Gem Trends

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

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Bradley Cooper, Cynthia Erivo and More Celebrate Louis Vuitton’s New York Store Opening

On Thursday evening, Louis Vuitton gathered an A-list crowd in New York to toast the opening of its 57th Street store. Technically a temporary space, as the Fifth Avenue store undergoes a multiyear renovation, the boutique is the largest Louis Vuitton store in the U.S. and its many features — a café, chocolate shop, library and more — had partygoers stopped in their tracks.  “I’m very excited, I’ve been running around here like a child in a candy shop,” said Cynthia Erivo at the start of the evening.  The star of “Wicked” was dressed in a sweeping green Louis Vuitton gown for her quick stop into the store. (She was due at the New York premiere of the movie later in the evening.) “It’s just beautiful. All the new pieces and some vintage piece that we now know are coming back — I’m excited,” Erivo added. The “Wicked” press tour has taken her and costar Ariana Grande all over the world, with countless major fashion moments along the way. When asked for a favorite, Erivo replied “One? Only?” “The Academy Gala with all the beading and embroidery and that beautiful mint green that it came in was just gorgeous,” she added of the Louis Vuitton

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Thursday, 14 November 2024
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Gabby Beans on Why Shakespeare for a New Generation Is Worth Cheering For

The last time Gabby Beans was on Broadway, it was the peak of omicron and much of her time was spent worrying about if they’d even be able to perform.  “I remember rehearsing that show and just holding my breath basically, because I was like, ‘I don’t know if we’re going to be able to open this show given the COVID of it all,’” Beans says. “And so to return to Broadway in the time we find ourselves now, and to have everyone be happy and healthy and able to do the show and share it with the audiences that we’ve been able to share it with, it’s just really nice.” Beans, a Tony nominee for her role in the 2022 revival of Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth,” joins Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler onstage in the Sam Gold adaptation of “Romeo + Juliet,” taking on the dual role of Mercutio and The Friar. The production, which features music by Jack Antonoff, has been a hit since opening earlier this fall, especially among young theater-goers who are fans of Connor from “Heartstopper” and Zegler from “West Side Story” and “The Hunger Games.” Beans had an offer for another show she was

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Bulgari Tubogas Collection Pays Homage to Its Past and Reimagines the Future 

The Roman maison’s newest Bulgari Tubogas jewelry collection harkens back to the Italian jeweler’s affinity in the 1950s for yellow gold. At a time when Art Deco and platinum were the dominant force, Bulgari stood out for its warm, bold yellow-gold creations. The new collection pays homage to the brand’s complex technique used since the 1940s and modernizes the maison’s timeless styles. Tubogas, which translates to “gas pipe,” is a flexible band created without welding by wrapping strips of gold around a core and interlocking its edges for a tubular look. Gold stripes are seamlessly interlocked to create the four distinct bracelets, to give different choices to reflect its dynamic consumers — an 18-karat yellow gold version, a contemporary three-gold iteration and an ultra-modern version with diamond studs. The bracelets’ visual appeal makes them desirable to be worn either as stand-alone pieces or in combination with other Bulgari collections. Here, Fairchild Studio sat down with Jean-Christophe Babin, chief executive officer of Bulgari, to discuss its new Tubogas collection, the inspiration for the collection and its campaign, the brand’s affinity for yellow gold and more. Fairchild Studio: Tell us about the latest Bulgari collection and campaign. What are some of its differentiating features? Jean-Christophe Babin: In

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Tuesday, 12 November 2024
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‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Brings Helen J. Shen to the Broadway Stage

On Monday night, “Maybe Happy Ending” star Helen J. Shen celebrated two notable Broadway debuts: the musical’s, and her own. And both she and the musical are just getting started on theater’s main stage. “Being able to share a new story, completely original to an audience, has been so exciting because there will be times that the audience is completely pin-drop silent,” says Shen of bringing the musical to Broadway for the first time. “And as an actor, I’m like, Oh, did we lose them? Do they hate it? What’s going on? And it’s just that they’re listening so intently, because they have no idea what’s going to come next.” “Maybe Happy Ending,” written by Will Aronson and Hue Park, was originally staged in Korea in 2016, followed shortly by an English-language workshop and Atlanta production in 2020. Shen was working on two off-Broadway shows, “Teeth” and “The Lonely Few,” when she was cast in the Broadway production opposite Darren Criss in May. “[The musical] has had lives before, so [it’s been rewarding] to have autonomy to think about how my take on the character would be different from what’s been done before,” says Shen. “There’s always been room for us to

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The Coach Tabby Bag Tops the Google Hot 100 List — Here’s Why It’s One of the Most Popular Purses of 2024.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. There’s no better way to treat yourself or a loved one this holiday season than giving the gift of a Coach Tabby Bag. Today, November 8, 2024, Google released its highly-anticipated Holiday 100 list with the coveted Coach Quilted Tabby Bag as a top luxury gift idea for the fashionista in your life, as searches for the ’70s-inspired purse reached an all-time high this year. First released in early February 2024, the Coach Quilted Tabby quickly became as popular as Coach’s Pillow Tabby, which became a favorite for the fashionable consumer for its soft, plush feel in 2021. The function-meets-style designer bag has all the details that make it an instant classic — quilted leather, a rectangular shape with easy-to-access organizational compartments, and a chic chain strap — with the versatility to be released in countless iterations to appeal to the latest fashion trends and style aesthetics this year. Best of all, both the Coach Tabby Bag 20 and the larger 26 silhouettes can be worn as both a crossbody bag and a shoulder bag, making it a do-it-all, must-have purse

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Friday, 8 November 2024
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10 New Editor-Loved Beauty Products Worth Shopping During Sephora’s Saving Event

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The highly-anticipated Sephora VIB Sale is officially here: That means beauty lovers can score wishlist favorites and experiment with buzz-worthy new releases for up to 30 percent off. The Sephora Savings Event is happening now through November 11th, and our editors are spotlighting the best rare deals on newcomer’s in the e-tailer’s virtual aisles. The Sephora Savings Event offers exclusive discounts through Sephora’s tiered Beauty Insider program, rewarding Insider, VIB, and Rouge members with deeper discounts and extra perks on their beauty must-haves. Rouge members, who spend $1,000 annually, can enjoy a well-earned 20 percent discount, while VIB members — those who spend $350 per year — can receive up to 15 percent off. Those new to the sale also have the opportunity to sign up as a Sephora Insider for free and enjoy 10 percent off their purchase. Been eyeing viral products making waves on TikTok, like the Ethereal Eyes Eyeshadow Palette: Moonlight from Makeup by Mario and Westman Atelier’s Vital Skincare Brightening Concealer With Hyaluronic Acid? Our editors say this sale is the time to take action and shop

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‘Euphoria’s’ Austin Abrams on Lessons From George Clooney and Brad Pitt and His Upcoming Film ‘Barbarian’

Name: Austin Abrams Age: 28 Born and raised: Sarasota, Fla. Big break: Abrams has wanted to be an actor since he was a kid and could sit through any movie his parents were watching, fascinated. He can distinctly recall watching Daniel Day-Lewis in “There Will Be Blood” in his early teens and rethinking everything he thought being an actor was.  “I didn’t know that what [he] was doing was a possible thing that you could do when it came to being an actor,” he says.  His first movie role was in the 2011 drama “Ticking Clock,” and he’s been working ever since, starring in projects like “The Kings of Summer,” “Paper Towns,” “The Walking Dead” and, of course, “Euphoria.” “The connection that you get to have with other people is pretty amazing. The connection with the people that you have while you’re working, and then the connection with people that you have afterward or with an audience or something is a really special experience,” he says.  “I suppose that was probably what drew me to it,” he adds. “And also just a love for movies.” Austin Abrams Currently: Abrams can be seen alongside George Clooney and Brad Pitt in “Wolfs,” the action comedy that debuted earlier this fall. “I got

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Thursday, 7 November 2024
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Narvar’s Anisa Kumar on Technology, Trust and Retail Transformation

At WWD’s annual Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, Anisa Kumar, chief executive officer of Narvar, took the audience through today’s global market shifts and evolving consumer behavior. The consumer journey, she said, is circular, not linear. After more than 20 years of working in retail, Kumar joined Narvar to solve hard problems. Narvar, which focuses on everything post-purchase from shipping and tracking to returns, provides retailers with solutions that are cost-effective and consumer-centric. The intelligent platform has empowered its retail partners to deliver world-class post-purchase experiences that drive revenue, increase customer lifetime value and improve operational efficiencies. Kumar pointed to three key forces at play in today’s market. First, she said, ongoing economic variability with what’s happening in the global economy, inflation and wars “will stay with us for a while” and ultimately shape how retail will need to operate going forward. Second, while these economic factors are at an all-time high, consumer preferences are shifting. Gen Z and Generation Alpha, for example, shop much differently than older generations. Expectations are getting higher for convenience, optionality and digital solutions across multiple channels. Anything that puts friction into the customer journey needs to be eliminated. The third and last factor, she said, is rising

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Wednesday, 6 November 2024
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Crazy Pizza, With Support From Heidi Klum, Expands Stateside With New York Restaurant Opening

“Crazy Pizza is not a pizzeria,” says owner Flavio Briatore. “It’s an experience.” The Italian entrepreneur, and Formula 1 legend, has brought the Crazy Pizza experience Stateside to New York, marking the restaurant’s 16th location worldwide since launching in London in 2019. Ahead of the restaurant’s public opening in SoHo on Wednesday, videos of chefs in white jackets spinning large floppy discs of dough inside a burgundy-hued dining room started popping up on social media.  “It’s not because I’m biased, but Crazy Pizza has the best pizza in New York City,” says Heidi Klum, an investor in the project, who posted about the restaurant after attending a preopening celebration for the restaurant along with her and Briatore’s daughter, Leni. In one video, a pizza-shaped disco ball casts specks of light around the room, and an ABBA song provides a soundtrack for the restaurant’s signature pizza-spinning performances.  Flavio Briatore “The pressure was that I wanted to do something in the pizza area — but different pizza, different entertainment, music, DJ, and fun and energetic, good looking people,” says Briatore, who owns Crazy Pizza as part of his Majestas hospitality group. Majestas partnered with the Altamarea Group for the New York opening, with the restaurant

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Tuesday, 5 November 2024
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EXCLUSIVE: Andrew Stanleick Joins Kenvue

Andrew Stanleick has a new gig. The former longtime Coty executive, who was most recently chief executive officer of publicly listed BeautyHealth, has been named Kenvue Inc.’s president of skin health and beauty in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. His remit will include brands like Neutrogena, Aveeno and OGX, in those regions. “We are very pleased to have Andrew join Kenvue in this critical role,” said Charmaine England, chief growth officer at Kenvue. “With over two decades of experience in leading the profitable growth and omnichannel transformation of global multibrand portfolios in skin health, beauty and fashion, Andrew brings a proven track-record of success and deep industry knowledge to strengthen the growth trajectory of our skin health and beauty segment in key markets.” Stanleick added: “As a global leader in consumer health, Kenvue’s iconic skin health and beauty brands have been trusted by consumers and recommended by health care professionals for generations. I look forward to helping these brands reach more consumers in new ways in 2025 and beyond.”    Prior to joining Kenvue, Stanleick served as the president and CEO of BeautyHealth, owner of the Hydrafacial device. Before that, he was executive vice president of Coty Americas, overseeing their portfolio of luxury and

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Ali Ahn on ‘The Diplomat’ Season Two, ‘Agatha All Along’ and Auditioning From a Sailboat

Ali Ahn never expected to be doing one of the most important auditions of her career from the galley of a sailboat. The actress was at home for a few days in the midst of shooting “The Diplomat,” the hit Netflix show on which she plays Eidra Park, when she learned of an audition for a spinoff of “WandaVision.” “It was one of those things where I was leaving that day and I kind of threw it together thinking, ‘I’m never going to get this job.’ It was so far, and in that way I was really relaxed — I was just like, ‘I’m not going to get it, it doesn’t matter,’” Ahn says.  With that, she promptly left for a very “not glamorous” camping trip via sailboat with a friend and a group of strangers.  “I remember thinking, ‘watch me get a callback while I’m on this fricking camping trip,’” she says. Sure enough, the callback came as they were out at sea.  “I’m out in the middle of the sea, and everyone that I’m on this boat with, we’re in tight quarters, no one is an actor, I have no makeup with me, and they’re sending me new material. And I had

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Sunday, 3 November 2024
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Daniel Dae Kim Talks Embracing Comedy and Humiliating Himself on Stage in Broadway Play ‘Yellow Face’

When it came to returning to Broadway, Daniel Dae Kim had a few criteria in mind.  The actor, known for his role in “Lost,” debuted on Broadway in 2016 in “The King and I” at the Lincoln Center Theater. Now, Kim is starring in “Yellow Face,” a semi-autobiographical play by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang playing at the Todd Haimes Theatre through Nov. 24.  “Yellow Face,” directed by Leigh Silverman, follows Kim’s character DHH, loosely based on Hwang, as he protests the yellowface casting of actor Jonathan Pryce in “Miss Saigon” on Broadway. While this part is true, the production, a revival from 2007, takes a few fictionalized twists as DHH goes on to accidentally cast a white actor in an Asian role in his show “Face Value” — satirical chaos ensues with family members, friends, reporters and more as DHH realizes his mistake.  For Kim, this was the perfect role to return to the stage for.  “After having been on Broadway, it wasn’t like I was making my debut anymore,” he says on a Zoom call between shows. “To come back, it required something that I felt was close to me.”  He adds: “It’s not often that we see an Asian American play

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Friday, 1 November 2024
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Quannah Chasinghorse Lends Her Voice to ‘Bad River’

Model Quannah Chasinghorse is helping director Mary Mazzio‘s newest documentary “Bad River” reach new audiences. Chasinghorse, who has used her growing fashion presence to support her work as an activist, narrates the documentary along with Edward Norton. The film chronicles the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa’s fight to protect America’s largest freshwater source from an eroding Line 5 oil pipeline. “When it comes to advocacy, I’ve been very involved for a very long time, and so I’ve always been aware of many other oil projects that are affecting the indigenous community all over Turtle Island and even beyond,” says Chasinghorse, who’s a member of the Alaskan Hän Gwich’in and Sičangu/Oglala Lakota tribes. Film poster. “I know that lived experience, and so [the film] really was an opportunity for me to be in solidarity with other Indigenous people and other tribes that are going through similar things that my people are going through in Alaska,” Chasinghorse adds. “I think this [film] opens up a broader conversation to be able to speak on many other things that are very much connected to the very thing that this film is about, which is the oil and gas industry, specifically Enbridge, trespassing

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The 25 Best Cozy Gift Ideas Sure to Warm a Loved One’s Heart This Holiday Season

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. The holiday season is officially here, so it’s time to get cozy and cuddle up next to loved ones. There’s a wide world of cozy gifts to make this season sweeter and warmer. Maybe the person you gift could use a foot warmer, a cashmere sweater to make them excited about getting dressed, or a luxury bathrobe to keep the heat in after a warm shower. Whatever their cold-weather needs may be, there are many gifts for her — including gifts for your mom. Just like self-care, being cozy can take on different forms. Whether you get the “ahh” feeling from going to fun activities — like apple picking and football games — in warm garments and accessories, or you like to stay in, embrace the hibernation and curl up in your silk pajamas, there’s no wrong way for one to do it. Of course, this also means there’s no wrong way to gift something warm and fuzzy for the holidays. So, we rounded up the best cozy gift ideas that guarantee to act as a warm hug. You can expect everything

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