Samantha Conti
London bureau chief, WWD
Samantha Conti is London bureau chief of WWD, leading the trade title's coverage of UK and European fashion news. She joined WWD in Milan in 1995 and moved to the London bureau in 2001.
| Role | London bureau chief |
|---|---|
| Outlet | WWD |
| Based in | London |
| Beat | Luxury, UK and European fashion business |
| Previously | Co-bureau chief, WWD Milan |
Who is Samantha Conti?
Samantha Conti is a fashion business journalist and the London bureau chief of WWD, the US trade publication for fashion, beauty and retail. She heads the bureau's coverage of UK and European news.
Career
She began her career as a reporter for Reuters in Rome. In 1995 she joined Fairchild Fashion Group as a correspondent in WWD's Milan bureau, later becoming co-bureau chief in Milan and writing news and features for WWD and its former sister title W Magazine. She moved to WWD's London bureau in 2001. She studied Italian language and literature at Yale University and holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.
- London bureau chief, WWD
- Co-bureau chief, WWD Milan
- Correspondent, WWD Milan (from 1995)
- Reporter, Reuters, Rome
Coverage
Her reporting covers luxury houses, British heritage brands, retailers and the business of fashion in the UK and continental Europe. She also moderates and speaks at WWD events, including the WWD Sustainability Summit in 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Samantha Conti?
Samantha Conti is London bureau chief of WWD, covering UK and European fashion news.
What does Samantha Conti write about?
She covers luxury, retail and the business of fashion in Britain and Europe.