Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Kate Spade celebrates 30th anniversary with Pantone collaboration
6 Feb 2023 - Fashion
Kate Spade New York has unveiled its own colour 'Kate Spade Green' in collaboration with Pantone, the global authority on colour. The newly minted green hue, developed by Pantone, pays homage to Kate Spade’s heritage as the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary and will be integrated across consumer touchpoints starting in spring 2023, including...
CPHFW Talent: Latimmier delivers a new take on the catwalk format for AW23
6 Feb 2023 - Fashion
For autumn/winter 2023, CPHFW Talent recipient and emerging Finnish brand Latimmier delivered a new take on the traditional catwalk format during Copenhagen Fashion Week, with founder and creative director Ervin Latimer acting as a compere for the show. Latimer, who founded the brand in 2021, started the show by delivering an emotional speech...
Byborre raises 16.9 million euros in Series B funding
6 Feb 2023 - Business
Dutch textile innovation company Byborre has raised 16.9 million euros (18.3 million US dollars) in a Series B funding round to accelerate its international growth. The funding round was led by Invest-NL and VP Capital, along with existing investors Shift Invest and Amsterdams Klimaat en Energiefonds (AKEF), and a group of angel investors...
Smiley Originals launches Future Creators Fund
6 Feb 2023 - Fashion
Smiley Originals has launched its first bi-annual Future Creators Fund to support designers in their sustainability journey at major fashion weeks this season. The 500,000-pound fund and mentorship scheme was born out of Smiley Originals ‘Future Positive’ sustainability initiative and is linked to its partnership with the United Nations to...
Zara launches beauty capsule for children
6 Feb 2023 - Fashion
Zara has unveiled a playful collection of beauty products designed for children designed by British-born makeup artist Diane Kendal. The capsule beauty line is called ‘Mini Artists’ and includes both products and accessories designed to allow children to “push creative self-expression and imagination” through the “exploration of tones, textures...
Jacob Cohën appoints Matthew Adams Dolan to head up womenswear
6 Feb 2023 - People
Italian luxury denim brand Jacob Cohën has appointed American designer Matthew Adams Dolan to helm its womenswear, starting with the spring/summer 2024 collection. Adams Dolan will work on the brand’s main collection and the Jacob Cohën Couture line under the creative direction of Jennifer Tommasi Bardelle. The appointment follows a...
BCBGMaxAzria collaborates with stylist Maeve Reilly
6 Feb 2023 - Fashion
Contemporary luxury fashion house BCBGMaxAzria has unveiled an evening wear collection in collaboration with celebrity stylist Maeve Reilly, who works with stars including Megan Fox, Hailey Bieber, and Ciara. The BCBGMaxAzria x Maeve Reilly collection has been co-designed by BCBG group creative director Albino Riganello and the celebrity stylist...
Zegna acquires minority stake in Norda Run
6 Feb 2023 - Business
Italian luxury group Ermenegildo Zegna has confirmed that it has acquired a minority stake in Canadian technical trail-running shoe brand Norda Run. Announced during its end-of-year earnings results, Zegna said that it had taken a minority stake, with the option to gradually increase its stake in the running brand over the next nine years. In a...
Tattarang invests in Australian luxury brand Camilla
6 Feb 2023 - Business
Perth-based private investment group Tattarang has acquired a minority stake in Australian luxury fashion brand Camilla to mark the resortwear brand’s first external investment. Camilla, known for its intricate print designs across kaftans and swimwear, was founded in 2004 by creative director Camilla Franks and has grown into a global fashion...
Maëlys continues global expansion with Canada launch
6 Feb 2023 - Retail
Prestige body care brand Maëlys is expanding into Canada after announcing a retail partnership with beauty retailer Shoppers Drug Mart. Maëlys, known for offering body care solutions that help firm, tighten, sculpt and shape, will be expanding into Canada as part of the ‘Thoughtful Choices at Shoppers Drug Mart’ platform, which offers a curated...