Billionaire venture capitalist and Trump in-law Josh Kushner slapped down online criticism of a tech executive who visited Israel and posted an image of the Tel Aviv beachfront on social media. Kushner, the brother of President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, took to the social media platform X on Wednesday to defend Patrick Collison, the … Read more
LONDON — After months of speculation, i-D Magazine has named a new editor in chief and chief brand officer, plus a date for when it’s returning to print. Thom Bettridge will oversee the magazine’s print and digital platforms and new commercial ventures in his newly created role. “No one embodies the future of i-D more … Read more
LONDON — The exodus at Condé Nast continues. British Vogue’s vice president of brand revenue, Michiel Steur, is stepping down to join i-D Magazine as its chief commercial officer, WWD has learned. He will remain at Condé Nast for another three months finishing his notice period and start his new role in late October. i-D … Read more
Swarovski leaned into “The Garden of Time” dress code at the 2024 Met Gala by creating custom crystal-embellished gowns for several supermodels. The jeweler joined forces with Karlie Kloss, Imaan Hammam and Anok Yai for the annual gala Monday night, with each supermodel wearing a custom Swarovski gown that paid homage to various natural elements … Read more
What kind of Life will Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner have? Last week’s news that the supermodel-entrepreneur and her investor husband plan to relaunch Life magazine has made many wonder what’s ahead. With a coding initiative and a hearty social media following of 12.6 million on Instagram alone, Kloss is not your run-of-the-mill publisher. Nor … Read more
The glare of fame has made many rewrite their personal histories. Not so for supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Karlie Kloss, who has always hailed her St. Louis roots. Now the 31-year-old has a permanent sense of place in her hometown — “Karlie Kloss Way” — a fittingly historic address that has been named in her … Read more
LONDON — Alastair McKimm on Wednesday took to Instagram to reveal that he is stepping down from his role as editor in chief of i-D, a day after the Karlie Kloss-owned title paused its print publication and digital output for the foreseeable future to launch a newsletter. “After five years as fashion director and five … Read more
Instead of celebrating its 10th anniversary with a blowout party, the St. Louis Fashion Fund is staying true to its purpose and supporting the area’s economy with a year of special events. While re-shoring and domestic manufacturing have been gaining some traction in certain cities, such initiatives dovetail into St. Louis’ heritage. From the late … Read more
