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Samantha Conti

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Temperley London Fall 2026: Old School Glamour

The collection channeled Old Hollywood and the elegance of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, two of Alice…

London Designers Get Real, With Everyday Luxury and a Bigger Focus on Lifestyle

Designers including Harris Reed and Roksanda are thinking about glamour and practicality, and looking beyond…

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

Hungry? Thirsty? In need of a culture or fashion jolt? London has it all, from 24-hour eateries to…

Joan Burstein Is Turning 100, and Is Still Eager to Spot New Talent

"Mrs. B.," as she's known in London, turns 100 on Saturday and has a few fashion opinions she'd like to share.

At Net-a-porter and Mr Porter, It’s All About the Customer

Heather Kaminetsky and Toby Bateman talk about their strategies for Net-a-porter and Mr Porter, respectively…

Isabel Marant Pre-Fall 2026: Capri Style

Kim Bekker can't get enough of Capri pants. "They have a subtle elegance to them, showing off the legs in a…

Selfridges Unveils a Refreshed Fragrance Hall With Niche Scents, Exclusives and Old Favorites

Selfridges has set out to create "a world-leading fragrance destination, a place of discovery," and a…

EXCLUSIVE: British Retailer Carl Tallents Launches Now You Live, a Luxury Athleisure Brand

Tallents, formerly of Matches and Flannels, has created performance and leisure clothing for men and women…

Kerry Taylor to Auction Lee Alexander McQueen’s Personal Wardrobe in London on March 10

McQueen's personal wardrobe, including suits and blazers of his own making, as well as creations by Tom Ford…

Dove, Vaseline, Unilever Wellness Brands Post Double-digit Gains in 2025

Unilever is racing to satisfy surging demand for wellness and beauty products that feature science-led…

Uniqlo Woos Europeans With Flagships That Tap Into History, Culture and Community

The retail brand has a host of European flagships planned for 2026, each with its own angle and personality.

Penelope Chilvers Launches Clothing Inspired by Cult Footwear Designs

Chilvers, whose namesake brand has four U.K. stores and sells through Nordstrom in the U.S., said the time…

EXCLUSIVE: Marchesi 1824 Moves Into Harrods, Offering Ultra-luxe Chocolate Made From Prized Venezuelan Beans

Marchesi is showcasing exclusive chocolates made from its new Grand Cuvée Venezuela 74 percent mass at the…

EXCLUSIVE: Sacai Teams With Smythson on Mini Versions of Leather Briefcases, Travel Bags

The passport cover, pouch, and Chelsea notebook are made from Smythson's signature crossgrain black Panama…

Jeffrey Epstein Was Tight With Lion Capital’s Lyndon Lea and Late British Socialite Annabelle Neilson

The latest U.S. government documents reveal multiple, warm exchanges with Lea and Neilson, with references to…