Posts by Morgan Hills
Rose Byrne Suits Up in Armani Privé
Rose Byrne joined a bevy of honorees and special guests for the National Board of Review Gala in New York City on Tuesday night, for which she wore an Armani Privé suited look. The Golden Globe Award-winning “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” star turned to stylist Kate Young, who curated Byrne’s look. The…
Read MoreGrok and the A.I. Porn Problem
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For this week’s Infinite Scroll column, Brady Brickner-Wood is filling in for Kyle Chayka. Shortly after Elon Musk purchased Twitter, in 2022, he claimed that “removing child exploitation is priority #1.” It was certainly a noble goal—social-media sites had become havens for distributing abusive materials, including child pornography and revenge porn, and there was perhaps…
Read MoreSaks Global Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Saks Global’s high-wire financial act is finally over. The company, which just over a year ago bought Neiman Marcus Group for $2.7 billion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Tuesday — scrambling high-end retailing and leaving both vendors and lenders holding the bag. Saks Global went to court with $1.75 billion in financing from a…
Read MoreOne/Size by Patrick Starrr Lands at Boots in the U.K., Sephora Stores Across Continental Europe
LONDON — One/Size by Patrick Starrr is on a whistle-stop tour of the U.K. and continental Europe, regions that are set to generate a combined 35 million pounds in sales in 2026 as customers snap up its multitasking collection of primers and setting sprays. One/Size, which was cofounded by the makeup artist and influencer Starrr…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Madison Avenue Vacancy Rate Nears Historic Lows
Madison Avenue‘s vacancy rate has dropped down to 5.6 percent, nearing historically low pre-pandemic levels for the nation’s premier luxury venue. Six months ago, Madison’s vacancy rate along the stretch from 57th to 86th streets was just under 8 percent. In 2023, the vacancy rate stood at 10 percent, and during the pandemic, it exceeded…
Read MoreStop Accepting “Agency Horror Stories” As Normal
I hear the same story from founders and CMOs every week. A smooth pitch. Big promises. Then missed deadlines, vague reports, and vanishing accountability. That shouldn’t be the standard. Great work and a great experience should go hand in hand. As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve been on your side of the table. I’ve built and…
Read MoreCarrie Coon Puts a Cool-toned Spin on the Suede Pump Trend in Gianvito Rossi Pumps
Carrie Coon put a cool-toned spin on the suede pump trend in New York City on Tuesday, punctuating a neutral-hued look with gray Gianvito Rossi Gianvito 85 pumps. The pointed-toe style featured a smooth gray suede upper with a low-cut vamp and a slim stiletto heel in the line’s 85mm height, finished with a metal…
Read MoreRenzo Rosso Receives Legion of Honor
ROME — “For once in my lifetime, I dedicate this honor to myself, for all the sleepless nights, sweat and tears, and hard work over the years,” said a beaming Renzo Rosso after receiving the Chevalier de l’Ordre de la Légion d’Honneur decoration, or the Knight of the Legion of Honor, from the French ambassador…
Read MoreBlumarine Pre-fall 2026: Venetian Nights
The enduring charm of Venice has always had a grip on David Koma, who this season indulged in the opulent decadence of the city with a cinematic look book and seductive collection, blending the two into an iconography enriched by Blumarine’s archival images from Helmut Newton and Albert Watson. “I was dreaming about shooting a…
Read MoreRetailers Hit Holiday Expectations With a 4.1 Percent Sales Gain
Holiday 2025 sales rose 4.1 percent despite weaker consumer sentiment, producing a season that was ultimately in line with industry expectations. That sales tally was released Monday morning by the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor and was based on retail sales from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025. The Retail Monitor is a monthly measure of retail…
Read MoreAbercrombie & Fitch Shares Take a Hit Despite Positive Outlook
Fran Horowitz, the chief executive officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., received a warm reception from the crowd at the NRF Big Show on Monday, but the company got a cold response from Wall Street after bringing its 2025 forecast down slightly. A&F is now calling for at least 6 percent annual sales growth versus…
Read MoreMinimalism and Glamour: The Top 10 Looks From the 2026 Golden Globes Weekend
After an incredibly busy and successful Golden Globes week, where fashion was front and center, the message was clear: minimalism and a new glamour ruled across two defining stages — the WWD Style Awards at the Regent Santa Monica on Friday and the 83rd Golden Globes red carpet at the Beverly Hills Hilton on Sunday…
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