Jean E. Palmieri

New York

Senior Editor, Men's at Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

I’ve been a journalist for decades, focusing mainly on fashion and lifestyle topics for WWD, DNR and others. I also write about country music and sports.

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Japan to Take Center Stage at Pitti Uomo in June

6 days ago | wwd.com | Martino Carrera |Jean E. Palmieri

Japan is on the minds of the Pitti Immagine Uomo team. From the choice of a restaurant for its biannual media luncheon in Manhattan on Thursday to its featured guest designer for June, the Asian country is this year's star of the show. But it's not just Pitti that is focused on Japan this year since the World Expo is also being held in Osaka through October.
Bonobos Taps 'Basement Yard' Hosts to Star in Spring Linen Campaign

1 week ago | wwd.com | Jean E. Palmieri

Forget the athletes or the movie stars, Bonobos has opted for a comedy duo for its latest ad campaign. The menswear brand has tapped Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez, comedians and hosts of the Basement Yard podcast, for its new linen campaign, launching on Monday. The focus on linen comes as a result of a recent uptick in interest among Bonobos ' customers in linen with the keyword search taking the top three spots on its website.
Grace Wales Bonner on Her Debut Met Gala Experience

1 week ago | wwd.com | Jean E. Palmieri

The hits keep coming for Grace Wales Bonner. The London-based, British Jamaican designer launched her brand, Wales Bonner, right after graduating from Central Saint Martins in 2014 and over the past decade has amassed a slew of accolades for her dual-gender collections that seamlessly blend the craftsmanship of Savile Row tailoring with Afro Atlantic influences.
Joe's Blackbook Selects Two Fashion Students for $10,000 Scholarships

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Jean E. Palmieri

Joe's Blackbook has selected the two students who will be awarded scholarships to pursue their fashion careers in this year's contest. In an event last week, the executive search firm and fashion industry connector brought together a group of judges to select the winning designs from among five finalists. The winners, who will receive $10,000 each, were Mariam Devadze from Rhode Island School of Design and Eddie Borba from Otis.
Leo Holder on His Father Geoffrey's Legacy and the Revival of 'Firebird'

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Jean E. Palmieri

With the Met Gala fast approaching, Black style is being explored and examined in a way it never has been before. The Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Costume Institute, opens May 10 and will run through October. Guest curated by Monica L.
On 20th Anniversary, Johnnie-O Stays the Course

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Jean E. Palmieri

It all started with a guy standing on a beach holding a surfboard. It was 20 years ago that John O'Donnell created that logo of a surfer dude and slapped it onto a golf shirt. Over the past two decades, the brand he launched, Johnnie-O, has grown into a $200 million-plus business of men's, women's and boys' apparel and accessories with a robust wholesale business and about a dozen of its own stores around the country.
On 20th Anniversary, Johnnie-O Stays the Course

2 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Jean E. Palmieri

Unlock stock picks and a broker-level newsfeed that powers Wall Street. Jean E. Palmieri Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 12:01 AM 8 min read It all started with a guy standing on a beach holding a surfboard. It was 20 years ago that John O’Donnell created that logo of a surfer dude and slapped it onto a golf shirt.
Tucker Wetmore's Journey From the Gridiron to the Top of the Country Charts

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Jean E. Palmieri

Tucker Wetmore is still a little astonished by his success. Since bursting onto the country music scene last year, the 25-year-old from Kalama, Wash., has amassed 1.3 million followers on TikTok and 573,000 on Instagram, hit the top of the charts with his single "Wind Up Missin' You" - which was just certified double platinum - toured across the U.S. as well as overseas, and secured a nomination for New Male Artist at the Academy of Country Music Awards slated for May 8.
Tucker Wetmore’s Journey From the Gridiron to the Top of the Country Charts

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jean E. Palmieri

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysTucker Wetmore is still a little astonished by his success.
New York Men's Day Applications Open on April 28

3 weeks ago | wwd.com | Jean E. Palmieri

Emerging designers, take note. Starting Monday, New York Men's Day will open applications for the spring 2026 season, slated for September during New York Fashion Week. New York Men's Day, which will celebrate its 24th season this fall, will highlight men's and genderless designers at its showcase, generally held on the first day of New York Fashion Week. The showcase has historically featured between six and 12 designers at two sessions, split evenly between a morning and an afternoon session.