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Samantha Conti

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Hermès Men’s Spring 2026: Feeling Good

Texture played a starring role in this collection, which was all about laid-back elegance.

‘F1’ Star Damson Idris Is Ready for Takeoff

"It felt like flying," Idris says of zooming up to 180 miles per hour on the race track with "F1" costar…

Willy Chavarria Men’s Spring 2026: Color Me Beautiful

"We're sending an overall message of hope and positivity," said the designer, who kept the feel-good looks…

Willy Chavarria Delves Into Charles Jourdan Archive for New Women’s and Men’s Collection

Chavarria reworked women's and men's styles from the Charles Jourdan archive and used the colorful, surreal…

The Pellicano Brief

Wellness? Pfft. Italy's Marie-Louise Sciò, CEO and creative director of Il Pellicano, has a winning formula…

Biodegradable Is Beautiful, Say Exhibitors at Future Fabrics Expo 2025

The annual event, a futuristic science fair, showcased 50 innovations from more than 120 partners and…

Yohji Yamamoto Men’s Spring 2026: Bittersweet Symphony

Yohji Yamamoto has had it with war, melting ice caps and polluted seas, and made his feelings clear in this…

Biodegradable Is Beautiful, Say Exhibitors at Future Fabrics Expo 2025 in London

The annual event, a futuristic science fair, showcased 50 new innovations from more than 120 partners and…

Sacai Men’s Spring 2026: It’s Just a Perfect Day

Chitose Abe wants customers to feel good, and look glam, with clothes that can work around the clock.

Wales Bonner Men’s Spring 2026: Romancing the Suit

Grace Wales Bonner marked 10 years in business with a show filled with signature looks: high-low tailoring…

Damson Idris Talks ‘F1’ Prep with WWD

"It felt like flying," Idris says of zooming up to 180 miles per hour on the race track with "F1" costar…

Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown Sweeps Into the Spotlight — Again — in New Documentary

In a new British TV documentary, designers Elizabeth and David Emanuel recall an intense three months…

Hilary Pecis Sees Beauty in the Banal

"There's so much fodder everywhere, good material all over the place," says the Los Angeles-based painter…

Darnell Strom to Head United Talent Agency U.K. Office

Strom, whose clients include Jonathan Anderson, Grace Wales Bonner and Karlie Kloss, is taking up a new role…

Mulberry Raises a Further 20 Million Pounds to Supercharge Turnaround Plan

The British brand is aiming for 200 million pounds in revenue and an EBIT margin of 15 percent in the…