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Samantha Conti

Bureau Chief, London

Samantha Conti is head of the London bureau of WWD, covering U.K. and European news. She joined Fairchild Fashion Group in 1995 as a correspondent in WWD's Milan bureau and later became co-bureau chief, writing news and features for WWD, and its former sister publication W Magazine. She joined WWD's London bureau in 2001. Samantha graduated from Yale University with a degree in Italian language and literature and holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. She began her career as a reporter for Reuters in Rome.

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Nensi Dojaka RTW Spring 2024

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Viktor & Rolf on Show, Reformation’s New Capsule, Helmut Newton’s Latest Exhibit

A Viktor & Rolf exhibition is bowing in Munich, Reformation has teamed with Camille Rowe, Helmut Newton's…

Reformation Unveils Collaboration With Model, Actress Camille Rowe

It's been a busy month for Reformation, which earlier this month worked with the New York City Ballet on a…

Britain’s GMB Trade Union Plans Holiday Strike at Yoox Net-a-porter Depot

Union members are threatening to walk out for 22 days during the key pre-Christmas shopping season.

Farfetch Awaits Next Great Challenge as EU Approves YNAP Deal

Richemont's agreement to sell a majority stake in Yoox Net-a-porter to Farfetch and Alabbar has overcome its…

European Commission Approves Farfetch Acquisition of YNAP, Wider Deal With Richemont

Europe's competition authority had widely been expected to wave through the deal after it was approved in the…

Mr Porter Teams With Tom Ford on Largest Exclusive Capsule to Date

Daniel Todd, buying director, said Tom Ford is one of the most important brands at Mr Porter and the capsule…

The Foggy Future of Farfetch

As the company awaits a key EU antitrust ruling on its YNAP deal with Richemont, the path ahead is beset with…

Celine RTW Spring 2024

The clothing was cool and collected, a look Hedi Slimane has been nailing since the '90s.

Paul Smith Designs Vinyl, Sleeve, T-shirts for Rolling Stones’ Album

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Vivienne Westwood RTW Spring 2024

The collection was photographed and filmed in one of Vivienne Westwood's favorite places, Shakespeare's Globe…

Sandrine Conseiller Named CEO of De Beers Brands, Replacing Marc Jacheet

Conseiller was most recently CEO of Aigle, and will replace Marc Jacheet, who has left De Beers after less…

BFC to Spotlight Joe Casely-Hayford at Fashion Awards in December

The British Fashion Council is honoring Joe Casely-Hayford with a new MA scholarship, and a posthumous…

BrandAlley Leads Funding Round Into Luxury Resale Platform, Sign of the Times

The flash sales site has invested in Sign of the Times alongside Tamara Hill-Norton, founder of Sweaty Betty…

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Plus, profits dip at Condé Nast's international arm, and the Italian edition of Esquire lands a new editor in…