Samantha Conti

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London Bureau Chief at Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

WWD London Bureau Chief

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Articles

Romancing the Suit

3 days ago | wwd.com | Samantha Conti

Ten years is a milestone for any designer, and especially the London-based ones who are mostly underfunded, and having to work hard to keep their businesses afloat with collaborations, partnerships and creative director roles at other fashion houses, in other countries. Grace Wales Bonner, one of the few who's made it to 10 years, marked the occasion with a romantic show at Lycée Henri IV, with its book-lined walls, frescoed ceilings and colorful tiled floors.
Wales Bonner Men’s Spring 2026: Romancing the Suit

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Conti

Generate Key TakeawaysTen years is a milestone for any designer, and especially the London-based ones who are mostly underfunded, and having to work hard to keep their businesses afloat with collaborations, partnerships and creative director roles at other fashion houses, in other countries. Grace Wales Bonner, one of the few who’s made it to 10 years, marked the occasion with a romantic show at Lycée Henri IV, with its book-lined walls, frescoed ceilings and colorful tiled floors.
Damson Idris Talks 'F1' Prep with WWD

3 days ago | wwd.com | Samantha Conti
'F1' Star Damson Idris Is Ready for Takeoff

3 days ago | wwd.com | Samantha Conti

Damson Idris is riding high - and low - all at great speed. The multitalented star of "F1" can drive a race car, and even ride a panther, his mode of transport in the upcoming fantasy adventure film "Children of Blood and Bone," in which he plays Prince Inan alongside his good friend Idris Elba and fellow actors Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis and Chiwetel Ejiofor. None of this has come easily.
Princess Diana's Wedding Gown Sweeps Into the Spotlight

3 days ago | wwd.com | Samantha Conti

Unbelievably, Princess Diana's wedding dress has never been the subject of a documentary, film or TV show despite the bride's fame, love of fashion and enduring mystique. Britain's Channel 5, a division of Paramount Global, is about to change that with a TV documentary that takes a close look at the origins of the twinkly, frothy design in "Secrets of Diana's Wedding Dress," which premieres on Saturday at 9 p.m. local time.
Princess Diana’s Wedding Gown Sweeps Into the Spotlight - Again - in New Documentary

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Conti

Generate Key TakeawaysUnbelievably, Princess Diana’s wedding dress has never been the subject of a documentary, film or TV show despite the bride’s fame, love of fashion and enduring mystique. Britain’s Channel 5, a division of Paramount Global, is about to change that with a TV documentary that takes a close look at the origins of the twinkly, frothy design in “Secrets of Diana’s Wedding Dress,” which premieres on Saturday at 9 p.m. local time.
Hilary Pecis Sees Beauty in the Banal

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Conti

Generate Key TakeawaysLONDON — Hilary Pecis relies a lot on her third eye for inspiration, but instead of seeing auras, chakras or future scenarios, she spots interestingly shaped cracks in walls, neat rows of slits on ventilation grilles and stacks of secondhand books on a sidewalk table. If the lines, angles and patterns are interesting, she can’t resist. Anything — weeds, stoplights, peeling paint — can inspire her bright, intense figurative paintings.
Darnell Strom to Head United Talent Agency U.K. Office

5 days ago | wwd.com | Samantha Conti

LONDON - United Talent Agency has named one of its partners, Darnell Strom, as head of the U.K. office, where he will oversee the growing local business and continued expansion into key markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Darnell Strom to Head United Talent Agency U.K. Office

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Conti

Generate Key TakeawaysLONDON — United Talent Agency has named one of its partners, Darnell Strom, as head of the U.K. office, where he will oversee the growing local business and continued expansion into key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Mulberry Raises a Further 20 Million Pounds to Supercharge Turnaround Plan

1 week ago | wwd.com | Samantha Conti

Mulberry's owners are looking to supercharge the brand's turnaround with a further capital raise of 20 million pounds, earmarked for rebuilding core stocks and fortifying sales channels such as outlets, wholesale and e-commerce. On Friday, Mulberry also updated the markets on its fiscal 2025 performance. Revenue is set to fall 21 percent to 120 million pounds, with pre-tax losses widening slightly to 23 million pounds.