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Samantha Conti

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Knwls Spring 2026: Steaming Ahead

Charlotte Knowles and Alexandre Arsenault's debut collection in Milan had a Renaissance flair, and showcased…

Vivetta Spring 2026: Siren Call

It was a surprisingly sexy collection that took its inspiration from under the sea.

Buyers Fascinated by London Fashion Week’s Youthful and Romantic Energy

Retailers praised the spring 2026 collections of Dilara Findikoglu, Erdem, Simone Rocha and Burberry.

Burberry Spring 2026: English Beat

"Musicians have always had incredible style, and together with fashion they form a really strong culture,"…

Temperley London Spring 2026: Arts and Crafts

Alice Temperley looked back in time, to the Victorian era and to 1930s Hollywood for a collection that was…

Harvey Nichols Unveils Rainbow-bright Jewelry Area at Knightsbridge Flagship

The space has an arty feel, with the jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of…

Erdem Spring 2026: Into the Ether

Erdem Moralioglu conjured the weird and wonderful world of the 19th-century Swiss medium Hélène Smith, with a…

Ashley Williams Spring 2026: Uniforms for Utopia

The London designer dressed everyday people — factory workers, housekeepers and nurses — living life to the…

Roksanda Spring 2026: Shape Shifting

The simpler silhouettes shone the brightest in this collection that took place in the vast ballroom of the…

Stephen Jones Rides a Rainbow Into Spring With Hats for Every Hour

Jones looked at the sky, from dawn to nightfall, and channeled the light and starlit sky into a collection…

Fashion East Spring 2026: Less Is More

The season's three designers showed off minimalist looks with frayed edges, sheer textures and a handmade…

Manolo Blahnik Opens Bittersweet Marie Antoinette Show at Victoria and Albert Museum

The V&A show takes a 360-degree look at the life and times of Marie Antoinette, and features glittering…

Jonathan Anderson Opens a New Curiosity Shop in London’s Soho

The new JW Anderson store will stock a selection of Anderson's "obsessions," along with handmade furniture…

Where to Go, Eat, Shop for Spring 2026 London Fashion Week

New exhibitions and restaurants are opening in time for London Fashion Week, which runs from Thursday through…

Laura Weir Is Looking on the Bright Side

The new CEO of the British Fashion Council wants to empower young talent, bring established names home and…