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Samantha Conti

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Giles Deacon Squires Gwendoline Christie to ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Premiere in London

Christie, who stars in film, wore a black Giles dress with ostrich feathers.

European Stock Markets Surge Following U.S. Interest Rate Hike

Markets make strong end-of-year gains following Federal Reserve decision.

Elie Saab to Open First London Flagship on Bruton Street

Designer joins a lineup of brands including Stella McCartney, Isabel Marant and Temperley London.

Rita Ora Juggles ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ and Stony Silence

Ora lip syncs to a version of the song from "Mean Girls" — until things go awry.

European Stock Markets Climb Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Retail and luxury stocks were largely on the uptick in midday trading.

Global Blue Sees Tourist Turnaround in British Market

Report said tourist spending rose 10 percent in Nov.

Nick Wooster Teams With Pringle on Men’s Knitwear

The dozen or so styles are to debut as part of Pringle's men's runway collection in January.

European Stock Markets Perk Up

Retail and luxury stocks including Ferragamo, French Connection and Swatch posted gains.

European Stock Markets Climb Ahead of Fed Rate Rise

CAC 40 in Paris leads the way and retail, luxury stocks make gains.

European Stock Markets Down in Mid-Morning

Retail, luxury stocks in the doldrums.

Matchesfashion.com Names Richard Johnson Commercial Director

Johnson will take up the new position in January

European Stocks Broadly Flat in Mid-Morning

Retail, luxury stocks take a tumble.

Mulberry Posts Profit as Revenue Climbs 4.8% in H1

U.K. retail sales fuel growth as brand awaits first collection by Johnny Coca.

London Fashion Morphs as Thomas Tait Rethinks the Runway, Saunders Shutters

London designers are changing strategies as fashion's overcrowded, overheated environment increasingly takes…

Hunter Swaps Runway for Retail, Festivals

The British brand is embarking on a new strategy to speak directly to its audience via music festivals and…