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Samantha Conti

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Bonhams to Auction ‘Downton Abbey’ Costumes, Props Ahead of Final Film Release

The sale will run on bonhams.com from Aug. 18 until Sept. 16 alongside an exhibition at the auction house's…

Riyadh Fashion Week Calls on Saudi, International Designers to Join Official Show Calendar

Organizers are appealing to fashion houses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and internationally, to take part…

Last Yarn Is Saving Miles of Fabrics From Landfill

The digital platform where fashion companies can buy and sell surplus stock is expanding rapidly, with a new…

Motorsport Needs More Women, Says Racer and Elemis Ambassador Jessica Hawkins

"We need to inspire a younger generation," said Hawkins, head of the F1 Academy, and the new Elemis brand…

EXCLUSIVE: Craft Is King, Says Jonathan Anderson, Who’s Putting the Focus on Makers at the New JW Anderson Brand

Anderson said his rebranded JW Anderson label takes in his passions — "art and fashion and interiors and…

Giles Deacon Whips Up Colorful New Tweeds for Purdey

Creative director Giles Deacon has taken inspiration from a stylish and colorful family member, Tom Purdey…

Jenny Packham Resort 2026: Wild Times

Jenny Packham took wild flowers, and cultivated ones, too, as her inspiration for the season's party wear.

Chanel Bolsters Management at Charity That Empowers Women and Girls Worldwide

Chanel has named Annika Freyer president of Fondation Chanel, while Elizabeth Broderick will become an…

Stephen Webster Serves Up Cocktails, and Rings, at New London Flagship

Webster is focusing on some of life's greatest pleasures, cocktails and jewelry, at his flagship in…

Harrods Gets Lucky With Dior Summer Pop-up Offering Customization, Bag Jewelry

Dior is set to sprinkle its magic showcasing the Lucky accessories collection, which can be customized with…

Vivienne Westwood, Rei Kawakubo Star in New Exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne

The show, titled "Westwood | Kawakubo," will run from Dec. 7 to April 19, and look at the designers'…

Craig Green Men’s Spring 2026: Flower Power and the Fab Four

The designer looked to The Beatles, and dog walkers, for inspiration in this collection that was bursting…

Marine Serre Spring 2026: The Second Time Around

Marine Serre sees treasure where others see trash, and sent out a collection brimming with recycled and…

Undercover Men’s Spring 2026: Teddy Boy

Jun Takahashi turned toymaker, creating clothing inspired by the stitches, buttons and details on stuffed…

Officine Générale Men’s Spring 2026: Coasting Along

Paris by the sea? Pierre Mahéo designed a cool collection for his fantasy city.