Skip to main content
X
Image of Samantha Conti

Samantha Conti

Bureau Chief, London

Contact or follow this author

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.

More From Samantha Conti

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…

Victoria Beckham Teams With Mackintosh on a Chic and Cozy Coat Collection

The six-piece collection, which launches on Friday, includes bomber and caban jackets, as well as the classic…

EXCLUSIVE: Cos to Show Spring 2026 Collection in Seoul

The London-based brand is taking its show on the road once again, this time to the South Korean capital.

Armani Becomes Official Beauty Partner to BAFTA TV, Film Awards in Britain

The Armani Beauty makeup artists will provide exclusive services to nominees, presenters and VIP guests for…

Iris to Host Latest Edition of Program Helping Athletes Break Into Business

Iris Ventures' giveback program, Beyond the Finish Line, helps athletes with financial, brand-building and…

Watches of Switzerland Lifts Sales, Profit Projections After Robust Holiday Trading

Sales at the watch retailer and Rolex distribution partner are projected to increase between 9 percent and 11…

Bonhams to Auction Major Chanel Collection in Paris, Full of Designs by Karl Lagerfeld

"Chanel: A Private Collection" will take place on Feb. 19 and offer nearly 30 years' worth of clothing and…

Goddess Maintenance Co. Launches Biotech Shampoo, Conditioner Following Iris Investment

Goddess Restorative shampoo and conditioner contain a proprietary formulation that aims to protect and…