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.
Off Season evolves brand identity with debut mainline collection
Off Season, the premium sports-fashion brand founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede, is establishing its independent brand identity beyond fanwear licensed collaborations with the launch of its first ‘Mainline’ collection. The debut ‘Mainline’ collection, launching today, June 10, aims to reimagine “athletic heritage,” explained Off Season...
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The Memento Generation: Gen Z shoppers are returning to stores
While Gen Z might be the first digitally native generation, new research from social media platform Snapchat and Portas, the brand consultancy founded by British retail expert Mary Portas, has found that more than half of Gen Z shoppers (51 percent) prefer going in-store for the experience rather than buying something instantly online. ‘The...
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Dubarry of Ireland to open new UK flagship in London
Premium Irish heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland, known for its luxury outdoor footwear and clothing, is expanding its presence in the UK with a new flagship store in London. The brand, which draws inspiration from Ireland's west coast and sailing culture, has signed a six-year lease with The Crown Estate, securing a 1,362-square-foot store on...
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CIFF announces strategic partnership with Paraiso Miami Swim Week
Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) has announced a new long-term collaboration with Paraiso Miami Swim Week to “connect the worlds of fashion, resort wear, wellness, and contemporary lifestyle across Copenhagen and Miami”. Announced at the 22nd edition of Paraiso Miami Swim Week, which took place from May 27 to 31, the strategic...
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Li-Ning pushes global strategy with Stephen Curry partnership
Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning is continuing to push its global strategy plans with a new long-term partnership with basketball star Stephen Curry, who parted ways from his previous partner Under Armour last year. In a statement, Li-Ning said the partnership with Curry is built on “long-term brand co-creation,” with a focus on multi-category...
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Xcel Brands confirms Coco Rocha fashion brand to launch on QVC
Canadian model Coco Rocha will debut her fashion brand Off/Duty on QVC in autumn with a collection that combines “effortless sophistication, versatility, and comfort”. Off/Duty by Coco Rocha is being developed by Xcel Brands, a media and consumer products company specialising in building influencer-led brands through social commerce and...
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UK watchdog to review Ebay's purchase of Depop
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has opened a formal review into Ebay’s planned acquisition of Gen-Z focused fashion resale platform Depop, to determine the “impact that the transaction could have on competition in the UK”. The UK’s competition regulator said it has finished the first part of its information-gathering...
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NFL launches limited-edition jerseys ahead of FIFA World Cup
The National Football League (NFL) and Fanatics, the licensed sports merchandise platform, have reimagined the classic NFL Nike jersey in the colours of England, France and Australia to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Inspired by the fusion of American sport and global football coming to North America, the three jerseys blend the colours, crests...
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Wyse London appoints new CEO
British women’s fashion brand Wyse London has appointed former Boden executive Cathy Newnes-Smith as its new chief executive officer, with immediate effect. Newnes-Smith joins Wyse London following three and a half years as CEO of British lingerie and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare, where she led the business through a significant period of...
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Elie Saab brings “couture aviation” to Bombardier
Lebanese luxury fashion house Elie Saab has unveiled a bespoke aircraft cabin in collaboration with aviation company Bombardier. Described as “couture aviation”, the collaboration brings together Canadian Bombardier’s engineering and performance with Elie Saab’s timeless design to create a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft to...
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