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.
John Henric opens first UK store in London
Swedish menswear brand John Henric has opened its first UK store in the City of London as part of a wider retail expansion strategy to drive growth and brand recognition. The 1,140 square foot store is located at retail and leisure destination One New Change on Cheapside near St. Paul’s in the City of London, allowing the brand to target the...
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Bravissimo CEO confirms departure following Wacoal acquisition
Leanne Cahill, chief executive officer of lingerie brand Bravissimo, has confirmed she is exiting the company, following its acquisition by Wacoal Europe, the UK subsidiary of Japanese lingerie giant Wacoal Holdings Corp. On LinkedIn, Cahill said: “All good things must come to an end, and six months post-acquisition it’s now time for me to say...
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River Island launches resort wear in collaboration with Del Maar
British fashion retailer River Island has launched a resort wear collaboration with Latin-Australian brand Del Maar as part of its ‘Behind The Design’ series celebrating independent creatives. The limited-edition River Island x Del Maar collection draws inspiration from the coastal lifestyle embraced on Australian shores and features bold...
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Passenger to pause US activity to focus on EU following tariffs
British outdoor brand Passenger Clothing, which was named one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies in 2023, will be pausing its US growth initiatives following the recent tariffs from the US administration. In a statement, Passenger said in the wake of the US tariffs, it would be turning its attention to its “fast-growing" EU business...
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Puma launches 5am activations to spotlight running collection
Sportswear brand Puma is looking to target early-morning runners with a global 5am activation, which will offer consumers the chance to receive the brand’s latest performance silhouettes, including the Deviate Nitro 3 and Forever Run. The '5AM High Drops' activation has been timed to coincide with the arrival of spring and peak marathon training...
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Macron announces “record” year with turnover exceeding 220 million euros
Italian sportswear brand Macron, known for its teamwear across football, rugby and basketball, has reported a “record” 2024 with double-figure growth as the UK becomes its most relevant market alongside Italy. In a statement, Macron said consolidated turnover exceeded 200 million euros at a final figure of 223.6 million euros, 13.7 percent...
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Avalo names chief commercial officer to introduce its low-input cotton
American AI-powered crop-evolution company Avalo has named textile-innovation veteran Tricia Carey as its chief commercial officer to bring its new low-input cotton to market. In a statement, Avalo said that Carey, who has decades of experience in industry-changing technologies such as introducing cutting-edge fibres like Tencel and pushing...
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Mi Bolsa London to open debut flagship store at Westfield White City
Luxury leather handbag brand Mi Bolsa London will open its first-ever flagship store at Westfield White City in June. Mi Bolsa London, which translates to "my bag," was established in 2020 by siblings Mikayla and Alex, and blends Spanish artistry with British sophistication. The opening at Westfield White City is described as the beginning “of a...
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US bridal brands appeal to President Trump about tariffs
Justin Warshaw, chief executive officer of American bridal company Justin Alexander, has joined forces with other bridal leaders from Allure Bridals, Mon Cheri, Maggie Sottero and Watters to appeal to President Trump to exclude formalwear from tariff increases to protect US jobs. In an open letter on petition platform Change.org, Warshaw called...
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Casadei teams up with House of Gilles for bridal footwear
Italian luxury footwear brand Casadei has unveiled a bespoke bridal footwear collaboration with New York-based bridal and couture fashion label House of Gilles. The collaboration promises to celebrate bespoke and timeless elegance, blending the ethereal quality of House of Gilles’ couture bridal with the signature silhouettes of Casadei,...
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