2+ hour, 48+ min ago (281+ words) Yagi Tsusho will formally launch Khaite into Japan with the fall season next year. LAND OF THE RISING SUN: Khaite is headed to Japan.The New York designer brand has teamed with Yagi Tsusho Ltd. to form Khaite Japan Corp., a joint venture that marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership. Yagi Tsusho will formally launch Khaite in the Japanese market for the fall season next year. "Japan represents both a pivotal and natural progression for Khaite," said Brigitte Kleine, chief executive officer of the company. "In Yagi Tsusho, we have found a partner whose heritage, expertise, and deep relationships within the Japanese market align seamlessly with our commitment to unique storytelling, craftsmanship and quality. Yagi Tsusho, who founded the Japanese company in 1946, called Khaite "one of the most promising fashion brands." Yagi Tsusho started off in Osaka and…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago (333+ words) Ortega switched from her Highbury platform boots to rugged combat lace-ups, pairing them with a black satin slip dress at the Marrakech Jury event. Jenna Ortega brought a moment of dark glamour with an edge to the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival on Saturday, arriving for the Jury Press Conference in a black slip dress and a pair of lace-up combat boots. The appearance marked day two of her duties on this year's jury, which includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Celine Song and Bong Joon Ho. Her boots, cut in smooth black leather, carried the shape of a classic combat style. The round toe showed a hint of surface wear, while light creasing ran through the vamp " signs of a pair built for movement rather than display. A full lace-up front ran high on the shaft with evenly spaced eyelets, and an interior…...

4+ hour, 55+ min ago (166+ words) She wore Gabriela Hearst for opening night and a crisp white suit to accept her Tribute award. Jodie Foster spent her first weekend in Marrakech making a clear point about tailoring. For opening night of the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, Foster opted for a black Gabriela Hearst ensemble. The Aleah blazer, made from a floral silk jacquard with structured shoulders and straightforward lapels, was matched to the high-waist Norman trousers. The trousers carried the same jacquard from waistband to hem and were cut in a wide leg that kept the texture continuous. She added Hearst's double-satin Anderson blouse underneath, featuring a draped scarf panel and long, hand-embroidered fringe. The look was styled by Samantha McMillen. Saturday's ceremony concluded with Foster receiving the festival's Tribute award, which honors people for their impact on film. Her wardrobe echoed that through-line " two precise…...

5+ hour, 24+ 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,…...

5+ hour, 56+ 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,…...

11+ hour, 24+ 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…...

15+ hour, 45+ 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,…...

15+ hour, 45+ 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…...

23+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 1+ hour 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…...