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.
ATP ventures into fashion apparel in collaboration with Palmes
Copenhagen-based apparel brand Palmes, which is rooted in tennis culture, has unveiled a collaboration with the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), as the governing body of men’s tennis ventures into fashion apparel. The collection, launching ahead of the US Open taking place in Flushing Meadows, New York, offers a limited-edition capsule...
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H&M’s equestrian brand rolling out across Europe
H&M’s equestrian brand, All In Equestrian, is expanding across Europe, offering its range of products for both horse and rider to customers online in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria. All In Equestrian, which launched in late 2023, offers a curated collection from functional stable wear to equestrian-inspired pieces...
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Calvin Klein to open largest lifestyle store in Tokyo
American designer brand Calvin Klein Inc., a subsidiary of PVH Corp., is continuing its global retail expansion with the opening of its largest lifestyle store in Tokyo, Japan, designed in a one-of-a-kind concept. The new global flagship store, opening on August 29, is located at 4-31-10, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, in the heart of Harajuku, Tokyo....
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Fossil collaborates with Nick Jonas on a watch collection
Watch and accessories brand Fossil has unveiled a collaboration with singer, songwriter, and actor Nick Jonas, its global brand ambassador. The ‘Nick Jonas x Fossil’ collection features limited-edition timepieces inspired by Jonas’ passion for watch collection, combining his personal style with Fossil’s heritage design for a celebration in “...
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Uniqlo names Cate Blanchett as global brand ambassador
Actress Cate Blanchett is joining tennis star Roger Federer as a global brand ambassador for Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo, part of the Fast Retailing group. In a statement, Uniqlo said it will be working with the Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe-winning actress to promote the humanitarian and environmental efforts of the company to “advance...
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Reebok unveils ‘Clueless’ sneaker capsule collection
Sportswear brand Reebok has teamed up with Paramount Consumer Products to launch a capsule sneaker collection to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the teen comedy film ‘Clueless’. The ‘Reebok x Clueless’ collaboration honours the film’s legacy through a footwear collection with sneakers featuring yellow plaid and pink detailing, paying tribute...
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Seasalt reports an “impressive” 2024 with revenue up 13 percent
Contemporary Cornish clothing and lifestyle brand Seasalt has reported revenues of 150 million pounds for the year ending February 1, 2025, up 13 percent year-on-year, as it continues to drive sales in stores and internationally. Seasalt said that revenues have now grown by over 50 million pounds over the last three years and have doubled in...
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The Plaza Hotel unveils Lacoste-themed afternoon tea
French fashion-sports brand Lacoste is celebrating the US Open tennis championships with a tennis-inspired afternoon tea at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The Lacoste activation with The Plaza, a Fairmont-managed hotel, pays homage to the elegance of tennis and the heritage of the French fashion brand with a bespoke afternoon tea menu,...
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Converse launches limited-edition Bluey collection
American lifestyle brand Converse has collaborated with animated TV show Bluey, centred around the loveable, inexhaustible Blue Heeler dog, on a limited-edition collection of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The creative partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, who together produce Bluey, has transformed classic Converse styles to “...
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Allbirds launches the world’s first polycotton recycled sneaker
US footwear brand Allbirds has unveiled a new collection that “remixes trash into treasure” with the first-ever footwear made from textile-to-textile recycled materials from polycotton waste. The sneakers have been developed in partnership with Blumaka, a leader in converting recycled foam into world-class footwear products, and Circ, an...
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