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.
Basketball star Luka Dončić launches direct-to-fan platform
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić has partnered with e-commerce platform Shopify to launch his own direct-to-fan “universe,” called 77X, offering exclusive merchandise and collectibles, alongside content and live experiences for his fans. In a statement, the NBA star said the move creates a new model for athlete-fan connection, designed to...
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Sparxell secures funding to scale plant-based colour technology
Cambridge-based biotech firm Sparxell has raised 5 million US dollars in a pre-series A funding round to scale its 100 percent plant-based, high-performance biodegradable colour technology, as it looks to replace toxic chemicals in the 48 billion US dollar global colourants market. The round was led by SWEN Capital Partners’ Blue Ocean 2 fund,...
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Adidas unveils Bad Bunny’s first-ever signature shoe
Sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled the first signature shoe from Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny, ahead of the NFL Super Bowl, where the Puerto Rican rapper and singer is performing the halftime show. The Adidas BadBo 1.0 sneaker blends street and sport, adds Adidas, while also celebrating “the evolution of identity and self-expression,”...
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Haelixa raises 2 million euros to scale DNA-based traceability
Swiss-based tech firm Haelixa, which offers DNA-based product traceability, has raised 2 million euros in a pre-series A investment round to support international scale and its long-term strategic growth. The round was led by existing backers Verve Ventures and Zurich Kantonalbank, with participation from impact-focused investor 212 NexT Fund....
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DPD UK names new chief executive officer
Parcel delivery firm DPD, a member of Geopost, has appointed Justin Pegg as the new chief executive officer of DPD UK, as former CEO Elaine Kerr becomes chairwoman. Pegg, who is currently chief operating officer at DPD, has been with the company for more than 35 years, and has been a member of the senior leadership team since 2016 and an...
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Jane Atelier to “pause” on new collections
British independent womenswear brand Jane Atelier, formerly known as Goat Fashion, founded by designer Jane Lewis in 2001, has announced that it is taking “a break” from the end of February. Lewis left a statement on the brand’s website and social media stating: “I’ve decided to take a break for now. A pause to reimagine new ways to present...
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Graduate Fashion Week teams up with F&F Clothing
Graduate Fashion Foundation, the charity behind the largest showcase of BA fashion talent in the world, has announced a strategic partnership with Tesco’s clothing brand F&F to mark the 35th anniversary of Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) in June. In a statement, GFW, which takes place at the Truman Brewery from June 15 to 18, 2026, said the move...
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John Smedley launches collaboration with Wales Bonner
British luxury knitwear brand John Smedley is continuing its mission to promote made-in-England manufacturing with a capsule collection in collaboration with London-based label Wales Bonner. The John Smedley x Wales Bonner capsule knitwear collection debuted at the Wales Bonner spring/summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week and features...
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Authentic to expand Nautica in Brazil with Altomax
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), the global brand development and licensing platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Altomax, a company specialising in premium underwear and socks, and owner of several well-known brands in the Brazilian market, to expand its Nautica brand in Brazil. Under the long-term agreement, Altomax will...
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New communications collective launches in London
Lobby PR is joining fellow communication agency KiNC to form a new communications collective called the CultureComm Group. In a statement, CultureComm Group said the collective aims to build “a connected, culturally fluent group of specialist, founder-led agencies,” which will provide a supportive and collaborative, growth-minded structure for...
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