53+ min ago (1469+ words) While the level of footfall and transactions proved to be good on Black Friday and Saturday, retailers are of two minds " they're optimistic yet uncertain about how the holiday season could play out. The scene at stores nationwide wasn't as frenetic as years past, yet the turnout was good enough and the shopping vigorous enough over Black Friday weekend to reinforce hopes for low- to midsingle holiday sales gains. Walmart, Amazon, Gap, TJX and Ross Stores have raised guidance for the year, reflecting confidence in the fourth quarter. Other retailers that have been performing well this year " among them Aritzia, Vuori, Primark, Bloomingdale's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Costco and Knitwell, the parent of Ann Taylor, Loft and Talbots " should emerge from the 2025 holiday season in decent shape. By many accounts retailers were pleased with their level of business Thanksgiving Day through Saturday,…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (267+ words) It's the third Dior look for the film festival judge this weekend. Anya Taylor-Joy continued her Dior streak in Marrakech on Saturday night, stepping onto the festival's second red carpet in a custom gown built around satin structure and deep pleating. The look marked her third Dior appearance of the weekend as she carried out jury duties for the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival. The gown featured a saffron satin bodice cut straight across and edged with a tight line of three-dimensional floral detailing. Those small petals ran around the neckline, marking a clear break between the structured top and the skirt's softer construction. The satin was lightly gathered at the top and pulled in at the waist. From the waist down, the gown shifted into full pleated volume. The skirt was constructed from lightweight chiffon in the same tonal range,…...

6+ hour, 53+ min ago (282+ words) Details on the Asics Gel-Kinetic SP launch set for Dec. 5. As the hybrid athletic footwear trend evolves from slip-on sneaker loafers to more engineered mash-ups, Asics is preparing to deliver a new model which combines its technical underfoot tooling with a dressy yet sporty upper. The upcoming Asics Gel-Kinetic SP combines the high-tech midsole of the Gel-Quantum Kinetic with an all-new premium leather upper. According to Asics, the new design is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, a concept which translates to "change for better" and is rooted in the idea of continuous improvement." With a mesh base, leather covers a majority of the shoe with details that merge sport and dress shoes. Highlights include a perforated Asics "A" at the toe, a metal "A" near the heel and mesh cut outs with TPU for structure and style." To…...

11+ hour, 13+ min ago (756+ words) Award recipients of the night include Delphine Arnault, Brunello Cucinelli, Anok Yai, Tania Fares, Sam Woolf, Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe, and Dickon Bowden of Dover Street Market, and Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moor of Fashion East. Domingo Time: A day before this year's'Fashion Awards, slated for Dec. 1 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, the British Fashion Council revealed actor, playwright, director, and style icon Colman Domingo as the host of the fundraising fashion extravaganza. A two-time BAFTA and Oscar nominee, Domingo is best known for his portrayal of Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin in the movie "Rustin" and "Sing Sing," which he executive produced. He has won an Emmy for "Euphoria" and received another nomination for "The Four Seasons." Next year, he is set to appear in "Michael," the biographical musical drama'film about Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua,…...

11+ hour, 13+ min ago (769+ words) Award recipients at Monday night's event in London will include Delphine Arnault, Brunello Cucinelli, Anok Yai, Tania Fares, Sam Woolf, Rei Kawakubo, Adrian Joffe, and Dickon Bowden of Dover Street Market. Lulu Kennedy and Raphaelle Moor of Fashion East will also be recognized for their contributions to the industry. DOMINGO'S DAY: The actor, playwright and director Colman Domingo will host the 2025 Fashion Awards, which take place at Royal Albert Hall on Dec. 1, for the first time, the British Fashion Council said on Sunday. A two-time BAFTA and Oscar nominee, Domingo is best known for his portrayal of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin in the movie "Rustin," and for the film "Sing Sing," which he executive produced. He won an Emmy for "Euphoria" and received another nomination for the film, "The Four Seasons." Next year, he is set to appear in…...

18+ hour, 28+ min ago (340+ words) Her holiday show, "Christmastime in Las Vegas," began Friday and continues at Dolby Live through Dec. 13. Mariah Carey opened her holiday residency on Friday with a look longtime fans will recognize: the return of her gold Giuseppe Zanotti Hattie knee-high boots. The metallic pair, a staple in her 2025 performance wardrobe, set the tone for the first night of "Christmastime in Las Vegas" at Dolby Live. The "All I Want For Christmas is You" singer's boots carried all the hallmarks of the Hattie line " a pointed toe, a slim stiletto heel and a mirrored gold finish built for stage light. The shaft hit just at the knee and fell into an intentional slouch through the ankle. A discreet inner ankle zipper kept the front clean. She matched the gold boots with a rhinestone-covered silver micro-dress, giving the opening look a quiet…...

21+ hour, 10+ min ago (186+ words) The liquid look follows a structured Bevza number from the opening night. Jenna Ortega returned to the Marrakech International Film Festival, staying with the minimal mood of her Night One dress while trading its firm structure for a liquid satin build. The ivory-blush gown's neckline was the piece's most intentional detail. Ortega wore a wrapped halter collar that connected into the bodice on only one side, creating a diagonal sweep of satin across the torso. The opposite side dropped into a long, scarf-like panel that trailed down the open back of the dress. Open sides and a fully bare back "a style choice that Ortega often returns to " kept the focus on that construction, while the skirt held a clean, uninterrupted flow. A slim satin belt rested high on the hip, fastened with a small hook and short chain cross…...

22+ hour, 30+ min ago (193+ words) She paired the archival Dior dress with Aquazzura sandals and Tiffany & Co. earrings. Anya Taylor-Joy continued her run of Dior moments in Marrakech on Saturday, reaching into the John Galliano years for a spring 2001 dress as she arrived for the Jury Press Conference at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival. Taylor-Joy's dress reflects the collection's interest in hybrid construction and elongated lines, which were often joined by knit elements and irregular seaming. While the original runway included a wide range of silhouettes and references, pieces built on contouring knitwork were a recurring theme throughout the season. Taylor-Joy finished the look with Aquazzura's Olie sandals in black. The style featured a slim front strap, a matching ankle strap and a narrow stiletto heel. She added Tiffany & Co.'s Inside Out hoop earrings to complete the look. Saturday's appearance marked the festival's daytime…...

22+ hour, 49+ min ago (381+ words) Nike's remastered Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble sneaker is getting a leather update in a triple black colorway. Find early information on the style here. Now that many of the fan-favorite original gray gradient styles have been reissued, Nike is exploring new material makeups for its remastered Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble sneaker. One recently surfaced pair completely flips the synthetic suedes and mesh traditionally seen on the Air Max 95 for a full-leather construction. The upper of the luxe black look is built with a smooth black leather including the lace loops, tongue and the heel tab. The leather is perforated on the top strip to mimic the look of the Air Max 95s typical mesh material, while debossed Swoosh logos are stamped at the ankle and heel. Nike did not go as far as to put leather shoelaces in the…...

1+ day, 29+ min ago (324+ words) Her basketball-orange lace-up boots, likely a custom build, matched a checkered Birkin in the same bold palette. Megan Thee Stallion brought one of the night's most memorable courtside moments to the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks game on Friday, showing up at Crypto.com Arena in a pair of basketball-orange lace-up stiletto boots that looked straight out of a custom workshop. Her boots were built in textured, basketball-orange leather that mimicked the grain and color of a game ball " a detail that instantly pushed the look into custom territory. The silhouette blended references: the tall height and full front lacing echoed a boxing boot, the rounded toe borrowed from a sneaker structure and the slim black stiletto heel sharpened the profile. Black contrast piping traced the paneling from vamp to shaft, while a small heart under the forefoot added…...