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.
Wacoal appoints chief product officer and director of design
Lingerie and swimwear company Wacoal Europe has announced that its long-serving design director, Jo West, has retired after 30 years with the company and has appointed Clare Turner as chief product officer and Charlie Austin as director of design. West, who retired on June 1, played a significant role in shaping Wacoal Europe’s branded...
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MFW continues to be “one of the most influential menswear capitals”
Milan Fashion Week’s menswear spring/summer 2027 season delivered “a compelling vision of how men want to dress today,” according to Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods. While the menswear season in Milan was marked by low brand participation, with Italian heavyweights like Gucci and Fendi choosing to sit this season out, the...
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The Leisure Collective restructures leadership team
The Leisure Collective (TLC), the Australia-based parent company of surf and coastal lifestyle brands Creatures of Leisure, Otis Eyewear, Sito Shades and Layday, have created a director of brands role as part of a leadership restructuring designed to “fuel next five years of growth”. In a statement, TLC said it was promoting key staff to take...
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Harrods appoints new chief operating officer
Luxury department store Harrods has promoted Andreas Efstathiou, the retailer’s current chief information officer, to chief operating officer, as it looks to strengthen its C-suite leadership team. In a statement, Harrods said that Efstathiou’s new role as chief operating officer would integrate all operations at the luxury store “under one...
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Nike names new chief financial officer
Nike has appointed David M. Denton as executive vice president and chief financial officer, as the sportswear giant continues to drive forward with its ‘Win Now’ turnaround strategy. Denton will join Nike on August 17, replacing the American sportswear brand’s current CFO Matthew Friend, who will step down from his role and remain with the...
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True Religion accelerates retail expansion to drive growth
American casual lifestyle apparel and accessories brand True Religion has announced plans to open four new stores in the US this year, bringing its retail footprint to 61 stores, as it sets itself a near-term goal of reaching 150 stores in the region. The four new openings in 2026 will be in Indianapolis, Indiana; Brandon, Florida; Sacramento,...
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Superdry to launch Stan Ray in the UK and Europe
British fashion brand Superdry has acquired the exclusive distribution rights to US heritage workwear brand Stan Ray to launch in the UK and across European markets from spring/summer 2027. The deal bolsters Superdry’s growing stable of brands, which includes Bench that was relaunched to a new generation in March 2026, as part of its ongoing...
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H&M unveils collaboration with Wardrobe.NYC
Fashion giant H&M has unveiled a new collaboration with New York-based luxury essentials label, Wardrobe.NYC, founded by editor and stylist Christine Centenera and designer Josh Goot, which focuses on timeless capsule wardrobes with interchangeable pieces. In a statement, H&M describes Wardrobe.NYC as “masters of the modern wardrobe,” and the...
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Australia’s David Jones names new chief executive
Australian department store chain David Jones has appointed Erica Berchtold as its new chief executive officer, marking the retailer’s first female CEO in its 188-year history. Berchtold, the retailer’s chief commercial officer since May 2025, succeeds Scott Fyfe, who has been CEO since October 2020, with immediate effect. As chief commercial...
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Farm Rio accelerates global expansion with summer pop-ups
Brazilian fashion and lifestyle brand Farm Rio, which has become known for its bright colours and tropical prints, is looking to raise its European profile with a curated series of summer stores and activations as part of its global expansion strategy. Over the course of the summer, Farm Rio will open in some of Europe’s most celebrated seaside...
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