LONDON — Urban Retreat is advancing on Knightsbridge with a debut stand-alone space at The White House, a former aristocrat’s mansion on Hans Crescent near Harrods. The spa and beauty services brand founded by serial investor and entrepreneur George Hammer opened on the site in the early autumn after spending 17 years as a concession on […]
With a full week of festivities, celebrities across the board upped their Halloween costume game in 2019. Halloween all-star Heidi Klum opted for a bionic alien costume for her 20th annual Halloween party, stating the look was inspired by husband Tom Kaulitz’s band, Tokio Hotel. Klum gave fans a preview of her transformation, camping out […]
It’s finally over. Barneys New York’s $271.4 million sale to Authentic Brands Group has been finalized, according to sources, and the retailer’s next life is beginning. Chief executive officer Daniella Vitale announced she has left the company. Vitale notified staff of her departure via e-mail Friday morning. The retailer’s leader “truly apologized for the difficulties […]
Barneys New York might have gotten caught up in its very own web of skyrocketing rent and a customer base and aesthetic that were too narrow, but the company’s bankruptcy is also part of a broader trend. While U.S. consumers are strong, U.S. apparel and footwear retailers are hurting — and bad — and it’s […]
In the 20 years that Heidi Klum has hosted her annual Halloween party, the infamous “queen of Halloween” has always kept spectators guessing what outlandish costume she’s going to wear. This year, Klum gave fans a peak at her Halloween transformation, camping out at the 34th Street Amazon Books store’s windowfront all day Thursday where […]