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Samantha Conti

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EXCLUSIVE: Paul Smith Names Ewan Venters to New Role of Executive Chairman

Venters, former CEO of Fortnum & Mason and Hauser & Wirth, will take up the job on Oct. 1.

Marie Antoinette Returns, With a V&A Show Sponsored by Manolo Blahnik

The show opens Sept. 20, and features 250 objects and exceptional loans never seen before outside France and…

Manolo Blahnik Opens Debut Stand-alone Boutique in Milan

The boutique is the brand's first Italian store, and the design is a tribute to Blahnik's late mother…

Britain Pins Hopes on Royals to Charm Donald Trump During Two-day State Visit

The soft power of Britain's royal family will be on show this week during U.S. President Donald Trump's…

Sprayground Creates Capsule Collection of Bags, Travel Accessories for London Fashion Week

Sprayground is debuting officially in the U.K. with a collection exclusive to Harrods, and plans for a runway…

Beauty Growth Will Remain Steady at 4% Worldwide

A report by Jefferies sees steady yet lackluster growth in the overall beauty category, with sales of creams…

Attention All Fairy Princesses, Selfridges Is Teaming With Disney on a Big Christmas Takeover

There will be 18 Disney-themed windows, and more than 60 brand collaborations as part of a holiday…

EXCLUSIVE: Laura Ashley to Open First U.K. Store Under New Owners, Marquee Brands

The opening, at Lakeside shopping center near London, will be operated in partnership with Next plc, and…

Pandora Has Big Ambitions for the U.S., With Plans to Build Major Maryland Distribution Center

Pandora said the move "reinforces its long-term commitment to the U.S.," its largest and fastest-growing…

Samantha Cameron to Shut Cefinn Clothing Label After Eight Years in Business

"This was not a decision I have taken lightly, especially as we have recently seen strong trading figures,"…

Martine Rose, Napapijri Team on a New Collection Based on Archive Designs

For fall, Rose has taken a fresh look at some of the outerwear designs she created for Napapijri between 2017…

Timothy Han Returns With Imprint, a Fragrance Collection Inspired by Cult Classic Books

Han is looking to conjure the "mood" of specific books, including Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," with a series…

Beka Breaks Into Song for Radley’s New Campaign

British accessories brand Radley has tapped singer-songwriter Beka as the face of its fall campaign, where…

Tom Mendenhall Named CEO of Stella McCartney

Tom Ford and Ralph Lauren veteran Tom Mendenhall will take over from Amandine Ohayon, who is stepping down…

EXCLUSIVE: Julia Roberts Fronts Debut Cover of 72 Magazine

Inside, George Clooney interviews Roberts, who was photographed for the cover by Craig McDean, wearing a…