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Samantha Conti

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The designer, who regularly stages his shows under the museum's colonnade, argues that no other institution…

EXCLUSIVE: Cabana to Open First Seasonal Store in London, on Sloane Street

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London gallery ArtAncient will display artworks from ancient Egypt and Cyprus with newly rediscovered…

Apple Martin Drops Into the Garden of Eden in New Self-Portrait Campaign

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The scent is a "floral gourmand" according to Michelle Feeney, who worked in lockstep with Netflix on the…

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Topman Inks U.K. Deal With New York Jets Ahead of NFL International Game in London

The Jets play the Denver Broncos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Sunday as part of the NFL…

Four New Fashion, Menswear and Accessories CEOs to Watch in London

Victoria Beckham, Dunhill, Stella McCartney and Monica Vinader have all tapped seasoned, international…

Jenny Packham Spring 2026: From Black-and-white to Technicolor

The designer was inspired by the saturated colors of Alfred Hitchcock's films, and by the strong women in his…

Will the Designer Debuts Lift Luxury Out of Its Slump? Analysts Offer Their Views

HSBC said all the designer debuts should generate foot traffic, but wondered whether the spring 2026…

The Victor Is Victoria

In a new documentary, Victoria Beckham opens up about fashion and beauty, letting go of her control-freak…

EXCLUSIVE: Burberry Taps Oscar-winning Talent for New Outerwear Campaign

Olivia Colman appears as different London characters in four film shorts by John Madden, the director of…

Experts Unpack Designer Debuts for Spring 2026

A slew of major houses in Europe had new designers taking the helm.

Chanel’s New Universe Through the Lens of Fashion Experts

WWD polled buyers, curators, authors and professors about their response to Matthieu Blazy's debut at the…