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Samantha Conti

Bureau Chief, London

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Burberry Serves Up Tea, and Outerwear, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark Dallas

The British brand has created an installation inspired by the traditional British park pavilion that will run…

King’s Foundation Show Spotlights Luxury With a Sustainable Twist

Outfits on display at Chelsea Barracks in London have been made with fabrics created from Tencel fibers, and…

Fenwick Opens Biggest U.K. Beauty Hall Outside London

Fenwick's new beauty hall, the fruit of a five-year, 40 million pound refurbishment of the retailer's…

Mulberry Owner Challice Rejects Fresh Bid, Tells Frasers to Walk Away

Challice Ltd. has rejected a new bid proposal by Frasers Group, saying it remains "very supportive" of…

Donatella Versace Receives Philanthropy Award From The Galileo Foundation

Sharon Stone was among the award recipients during a summit that took place at Blenheim Palace in…

Phoebe Philo Expands Into Asia-Pacific Region, Online and With Wholesale Partners

The brand, which launched last year, will ship to the region and be sold through wholesale partnerships with…

Iris Ventures, an Investor in Allyson Felix’s Brand, Wants to Empower Athletes With New Program

Iris Ventures is launching an educational giveback program called "Beyond the Finish Line," which is aimed at…

Shaun Leane, British Jewelry Designer and TV Personality, Quits Namesake Company

Leane, whose business went into administration earlier this year, is working on bespoke designs and plans to…

London’s Mount Street Launches Creative Festival to Coincide With October Art Fair

The weeklong Mount Street Neighbourhood Arts Festival opens on Monday with a Sarabande pop-up shop and myriad…

Fashion Rental Platform Hurr Hits a Milestone, Notching 100 Million Pounds

Hurr, which touts "access over ownership," is forging new brand partnerships, expanding its offer and pushing…

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group Launches Takeover Bid for Mulberry

Ashley, who first made a run at Mulberry in late 2020, is making a cash offer worth 83 million pounds for the…

Tiffany & Co. Taps Artists, Including Damien Hirst, to Transform Windows at Selfridges

The windows herald art month in London, and are located near the newly refurbished Tiffany store at…

How Chanel Is Supporting Artists With Its Unconventional Culture Fund

Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel befriended, and bankrolled, the avant-garde artists of her time, and the brand is…

H&M Revenue Flat, Profits Sink in Q3 Due to Macro Pressures, Cold Summer Weather

Cost pressures, world events and a slow start to the summer dented sales and profits at the owner of retail…

Ermanno Scervino Spring 2025: Isn’t She Lovely?

Designer Ermanno Daelli did it again, sending out a collection packed with romantic silhouettes and sharp…