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Samantha Conti

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Swarovski, Disney Mark 20 Years in Business With Glittering Display at Selfridges’ Corner Shop

Swarovski has filled Selfridges windows, and The Corner Shop, with colorful crystal Disney characters and…

New York Artist Sarah Morris Takes Over Burberry’s Miami Store Facade Ahead of Art Basel

The artist has recreated a colorful work, "Department of Water and Power," from her Los Angeles series of…

Jonathan Anderson Scoops Designer of the Year for Third Consecutive Time at Fashion Awards in London

Anderson hit a trifecta on Monday night, with other big winners at Royal Albert Hall including Grace Wales…

Delphine Arnault Cheers On Young Creative Talent, Reveals New Dior Womenswear Scholarship

Arnault said she's amazed by the courage of the applicants for the LVMH Prize. "It's always exciting to see…

Astrid & Miyu Opens London Concept Shop and Has Big Plans for Expansion in North America

"We know the demand is there," said founder and owner Connie Nam, adding the demi-fine jewelry and…

Priya Ahluwalia Creates Mini Collection Using New Epson Fabrics Made From Textile Waste

The London-based designer has worked with Epson on Fashion Play, a first-of-its-kind, doll-sized collection…

Harrods Links With Rolex on Space for Pre-owned Watches Online and at the Knightsbridge Store

For the first time, Harrods will become a Rolex certified, pre-owned official retailer offering everything…

Zara’s New Barcelona Flagship Feels Like a Luxury Home, With Interiors by Vincent Van Duysen

At Zara's new Barcelona store, commerce is only part of the picture. The brand has created a "home," and…

Victoria Beckham Pre-Fall 2026: The Artist’s Way

Victoria Beckham drew color inspiration from two recent London exhibitions, and looked to 20th-century…

U.K. Retail Industry Finds Little Cheer in Labour Government’s Latest Budget

The 2025 budget was laden with business-crushing taxes, but there were a few bright spots for some, including…

Avenue Montaigne in Paris Is Heating Up for Jewelry

Sources said Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are eyeing a move to the tony strip, which already houses Harry…

Burberry Decks Claridge’s in Checks, Bows and Brass Bells for the Holidays

Daniel Lee has done a lot more than decorate the hotel's Christmas tree. The ground floor of Claridge's is…

Rituals Opens the Mind Oasis in London, Offering Wellness Treatments for Body and Soul

The new Oxford Street flagship in London is offering "brain massage," hydrotherapy and LED treatments, all of…

Diamonds and Drama: Lady Glenconner’s Family Jewels Hit the Auction Block at Bonhams in London

The British aristocrat, bestselling author and former first lady of Mustique is opening her jewelry box, and…

Irish Designer Paul Costelloe, Who Created Looks for the Young Princess Diana, Dies at 80

Costelloe was part of a wave of Irish designers who landed in London in the 1980s, and became part of…