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.
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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Orva names Jason Short as general merchandising manager
New York-based e-commerce accelerator Orva, which serves the footwear, apparel, and broader consumer goods industries, has named Jason Short as senior vice president and general merchandise manager to grow its footwear portfolio. Short, who has more than 30 years of consumer-centric merchandising experience, has been brought on to advance Orva’s...
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Graduate to Watch: Ewen Danzeisen from HEAD Geneve
HEAD Geneve presented graduate collections from its MA students at its annual catwalk showcase in November 2025, and one of the talented students who stood out was Swiss-based designer Ewen Danzeisen, who presented 12 all-black looks combining tailoring with functional wear. Danzeisen’s ‘Meet the Crows’ collection drew inspiration from his own...
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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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