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.
Manchester Fashion Week returns focused on responsibility, education and emerging design
After a decade-long hiatus, Manchester Fashion Week has returned with a three-day schedule focused on “conscious fashion,” featuring catwalk shows from emerging designers, panels with sustainability experts and pioneering tech innovators, and workshops aimed at reshaping the future of fashion. Running until September 11, Manchester Fashion Week...
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Christina Hendricks branches into clothing with Joanie
American actress Christina Hendricks has launched her debut fashion collection with British brand Joanie, offering a capsule line of “heirloom dresses” designed to reflect her “glamorous and luxurious signature style”. The 12-piece limited-edition Christina Hendricks x Joanie collection features dresses inspired by the actress's love of vintage...
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Watchfinder opens first US retail store in New York City
Richemont-owned pre-owned luxury watch specialist Watchfinder & Co., founded in the UK in 2002, has opened its first US retail store in SoHo’s Spring Street in New York City. The debut US store is Watchfinder & Co.’s largest retail venture to date and aims to solidify its growing presence in the North American watch market, where it has seen...
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Pandora to drive US expansion with new distribution centre in Maryland
Jewellery brand Pandora, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is opening a new distribution centre in Maryland to power its US expansion, marking a long-term commitment to the country, which is its largest and fastest-growing region. In a statement, Pandora said it will be relocating its Americas distribution centre from Columbia, Maryland, to...
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Graduate Fashion Foundation names first-ever managing director
The Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF), the charity behind the world's largest showcase of BA fashion talent, Graduate Fashion Week, which takes place annually in London, has named Nicola Hitchens, previously communications and special projects director, as its first-ever managing director. In a statement, GFF said the move represents a “new...
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Gymshark names Rich Sanders as its new chief financial officer
British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has tapped Rich Sanders as its new chief financial officer (CFO), with immediate effect. Sanders, who was previously Gymshark’s strategy director and interim CFO, will report directly to founder and chief executive Ben Francis and will continue to operate out of Gymshark’s Solihull headquarters. He...
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J. Press names Jack Carlson as its new creative director
J. Press, the 123-year-old brand founded on the campus of Yale University, which has become synonymous with classic American menswear and Ivy League style, has named Rowing Blazers founder Jack Carlson as its new creative director and president. American designer Carlson, who exited US clothing brand Rowing Blazers in March, will debut his first...
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Gymshark launches debut footwear with performance brand R.A.D
Global gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has launched its first-ever footwear products in collaboration with British performance footwear brand R.A.D. The collaboration brings together two of the UK’s biggest exports in the performance space and comes in response to calls from the Gymshark community to expand into footwear to complement its...
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Hammerson names Rob Wilkinson as its new CEO
Hammerson, owner, operator and developer of prime urban real estate across the UK, Ireland and France, has appointed Rob Wilkinson as its incoming chief executive. Wilkinson will join Hammerson on December 15 as CEO designate and will take up his permanent role with effect from January 1, 2026. He succeeds Rita-Rose Gagné, who in June confirmed...
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On targeting sports culture with Burna Boy partnership
Swiss performance sportswear brand On has announced a multi-year collaboration with music superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Burna Boy, which will fuse sport, culture, and creativity. In a statement, On, which also has a brand partnership with actress Zendaya, said the move advances its vision “to redefine the intersection of performance and...
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