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.
Vera Wang to launch ready-to-wear line for AW26
American fashion designer Vera Wang is expanding beyond bridal with a new modern ready-to-wear line, which will debut in the UK and European markets for autumn/winter 2026. The collection, which is being introduced through private appointments in Paris this month, alongside Paris Fashion Week, is being developed in partnership with global brand...
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Brunello Cucinelli launches new e-commerce platform
Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli has launched a new e-commerce platform underpinned by artificial intelligence (AI), which is now available in Italy, the UK, and the US, ahead of a rollout to other markets in the coming months. In a statement, the Italian brand said the new e-commerce platform is an evolution of the site...
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Joanie announces closure due to “adverse trading conditions”
British clothing brand Joanie, known for its vintage-inspired apparel and footwear for women, has announced its closure on social media and has stopped taking online orders. In a statement, Joanie said: “We created Joanie over many years of hard work, and have been a proudly independent brand and business for over 9 years. We’ve enjoyed many...
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Clarks Originals teases its first-ever apparel range
British footwear brand Clarks is expanding its Originals line beyond footwear with its first-ever unisex apparel collection, featuring T-shirts, caps, and socks. The brand teased the upcoming Clarks Originals collection during Paris Fashion Week Men’s, showcasing apparel for spring/summer 2026 inspired by its iconic “big three silhouettes”, the...
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Reebok taps Karol G to usher in a new era of Reebok Classics
Sportswear brand Reebok has signed a multi-year partnership with Grammy-winning global recording artist Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, as it looks to reintroduce its Reebok Classics collection for “a new era”. In a statement, Reebok said that Karol G would be its newest global brand ambassador, fronting its storytelling, content, and...
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Heikki Salonen joins Salomon as creative director
French outdoor specialist Salomon, known for its skiing, snowboarding, and technical footwear, has named former MM6 Maison Margiela creative Heikki Salonen as its first-ever creative director to usher in a “transformative new era”. Finnish designer Salonen, who has a career spanning 30 years, was most recently at MM6, part of Maison Margiela,...
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Alberta Ferretti to open Dubai Fashion Week in February
Italian luxury fashion house Alberta Ferretti will debut its autumn/winter 2026 collection during Dubai Fashion Week in February to mark its first full-scale showcase in the Middle East. Dubai Fashion Week, co-founded by D3, the creative eco-system by Tecom Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council, will take place from February 1 to 6,...
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Graduate to Watch: Matil Vanlint from HEAD Geneve
Fashion, to some, might just be clothes for sale, but for Belgian designer Matil Vanlint, it is a career path that allows her to feel comfortable within her own body and a space to empower others through sharing her trauma. Vanlint is a rising talent who graduated from HEAD Geneve’s MA fashion course in November 2025 with her award-winning ‘V’...
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NFL taps San Francisco-based designers for Origins collection
The National Football League (NFL) has tapped three San Francisco-based brands to create exclusive pieces for its Origins collection for the upcoming Super Bowl. The NFL has handpicked three brands, Aaron De La Cruz, Blvck Scvle, and Nostalgia, which it states are “rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area culture,” and tasked them with designing an...
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American Eagle signs five-year deal with footballer Lamine Yamal
Fashion and lifestyle retailer American Eagle has tapped Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal as its new global ambassador as part of its continued investment in sports culture. American Eagle has signed a five-year deal with the FC Barcelona footballer, described by the brand as a “historic” move, marking its first multi-year partnership as it looks...
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