Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
Harrods buyer impressed by Chanel and Dior debuts at PFW SS26
Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, which took place from September 29 to October 7, saw debuts at Chanel, Dior, and Balenciaga, and delivered a season of “extraordinary reset,” according to Simon Longland, director of buying for fashion at luxury British department store Harrods. Longland told FashionUnited over e-mail: “Paris offered a...
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Gap teams up with New York-based designer Sandy Liang
American retailer Gap has unveiled a new collaboration with New York-based designer Sandy Liang, inspired by “modern girlhood and self-expression”. The limited-edition collection for women and kids launches on October 10 and is rooted in a shared nostalgia, merging Gap’s heritage and timeless aesthetic with Liang’s signature feminine edge,...
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Wrangler to grow headwear with CAPX
Denim and lifestyle brand Wrangler is aiming to expand its market share in headwear with a new multi-year licensing agreement with CAPX, a headwear innovation lab, to introduce an elevated line of headwear. In a statement, Wrangler said the deal would allow it to grow its headwear market, as part of its continued strategy to evolve into a “...
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Intimissimi unveils first-ever ‘touch and feel’ billboards
Italian intimates brand Intimissimi has launched a “Feel the Billboard” out-of-home (OOH) marketing campaign for its best-selling ‘Ultralight with Cashmere’ collection in New York City and Los Angeles. Tapping into sensory guerrilla marketing tactics, the Intimissimi billboard, set at street level, marks the first-ever ‘touch and feel’ billboard...
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Juicy Couture taps Angel Reese as a creative collaborator
LA fashion and lifestyle brand Juicy Couture, part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio, has tapped two-time WNBA All-Star basketball player Angel Reese as its new global ambassador and creative collaborator. The basketball star, who has been making a significant impact both on and off the court, securing long-term partnerships with brands...
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SecondSense secures funds to make luxury resale more accessible
SecondSense, the data-driven secondhand luxury marketplace, has closed an oversubscribed 2 million US dollar institutional round, led by Outlander VC. The platform, which officially launched this summer, has become known as the authority resale price index for secondhand luxury handbags, as its technology tracks millions of data points to...
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StockX taps Pilar Toro to lead brand integrity and anti-counterfeiting efforts
StockX, the marketplace for sneakers, apparel, accessories, collectables, and electronics, has appointed fashion veteran Pilar Toro as director of brand integrity to build and strengthen StockX’s partnerships with leading brands, advance product verification efforts, and support anti-counterfeiting initiatives. In a statement, StockX said the...
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Harrods Group: 2024 was a “year of stable trade”
Harrods Group, which includes the luxury Knightsbridge department store and online business, as well as its airport concessions, its H Beauty stores and the export of Harrods-branded merchandise, has reported a 17 percent decline in operating profit year-on-year to 177.7 million pounds for the 52 weeks to February 1, 2025. In its FY2024...
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Finisterre links with Selfridges to reach a wider audience
Cornish cold-water surf brand Finisterre has opened a dedicated menswear pop-up within Selfridges London, which will run until Christmas, as it looks to bring its sustainable approach to fashion and accessories to a wider retail audience. The Finisterre pop-up will run from October 6 to December 21 and is located on the first floor of the luxury...
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Laurèl plots expansion in Europe following PFW showcase
German-born womenswear brand Laurèl, which is part of the Shenzhen, China-based Ellassay Group, debuted a high-end atelier collection during Paris Fashion Week, as the brand looks to re-enter the European market following impressive growth in China. Wang Dusen, general manager of Laurèl, told FashionUnited that the German brand’s official debut...
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