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The U.K. beauty manufacturer and reta…
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Primed For The Limelight
Matthew Williamson is leaving England's shores for New York this season with one thought in mind: building his…
Bon Voyage To Once-Hot British Boutique
LONDON -- A trendy fashion label here has come to the end of its journey.
Fashion retailer Voyage, which has fo…
Chelsea Roars
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A History of Britain Through Arts & Crafts
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GTP Acquires Ferre
MILAN -- After a bitter tug-of-war that lasted more than two years, Gianfranco Ferre and his former business…
Jil Sander: The End of the Affair
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Liola’s Bridge to America
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Moda Mecca Italy’s Position as Production Center for the World’s Designers is Getting Stronger all the Time.
MILAN -- Based on its strong tradition in small, family-owned artisan workshops, Italy is fast becoming the…