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Joan Burstein, London Retail Trailblazer, Designer Champion, Dies at 100

Burstein, founder of luxury London retailer Browns, who promoted John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Hussein…

Joan Burstein Is Turning 100, and Is Still Eager to Spot New Talent

"Mrs. B.," as she's known in London, turns 100 on Saturday and has a few fashion opinions she'd like to share.

The Place Opens on London’s South Molton Street, in the Old Browns Space

The store, owned by Simon Burstein, has moved to the site once occupied by Browns, the luxury retailer his…

Leathersmith of London Lands in Florence With a Burst of Color, Pattern and Texture

The lifestyle brand owned and run by Simon Burstein is taking its hand-embroidered scarves, new lion logo and…

Simon Burstein Builds a Bookish Brand: Leathersmith of London

Burstein is set to unveil his largest collection of Leathersmith of London books, accessories and luxury…

Browns Makes a New Home in London’s Mayfair

After 50 years in business the London specialty store has moved to a new site in Mayfair that embraces the…

The Place London Picks Up Men’s Wear With New Paris Shop

One year after opening a women's store on Rue de l'Odéon, The Place has expanded to men's wear with a…

Pain, No Gain: British Firms Frustrated With Brexit Confusion, Delay

The coming week will be another decisive one for Prime Minister Theresa May, who needs to ask the European…

WWD Retail 20/20 London: The New Store Experience

Brand leaders gathered at London's Wellcome Collection on June 27 to talk shop floors, customer seduction and…

All the World’s a Stage: Simon Burstein Talks Shop Floor Theater

"Shops are a theater and a stage, the clothes are the props and the staff are the actors," said Burstein.

Independents’ Day: The Place London Plants a Third Flag, in Mayfair

Simon Burstein's boutique concept store has opened an outpost at 59 Brook Street across from Claridge's in…

Simon Burstein Opens a Second London Store in Connaught Village

The Place London for Men showcases the new brand Leathersmith of London.