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Samantha Conti

Bureau Chief, London

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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

LONDON -- So what exactly is Chelsea Clinton studying at Oxford University? Given her recent antics, the forme

A History of Britain Through Arts & Crafts

LONDON -- There is no better time than now for a crash course in British culture, as three museums here show o…

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

In a stunning move, Jil Sander has quit as chairman and chief designer of the fashion house she founded more…

Liola’s Bridge to America

MILAN -- Vittorio Giulini is quietly trying to carve a niche for himself in the U.S., hoping his high-end brid

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…