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.
Pandora opens offices in Singapore to drive regional expansion
Jewellery brand Pandora, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, has opened new regional offices in Singapore to drive its strategy to accelerate growth across Asia. The new regional headquarters will oversee Pandora’s Asia Cluster, serving as a central hub to support growth in key markets, including Japan, South Korea, and India, covering a mix...
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Kurt Geiger unveils lingerie and sleepwear collection with Dora Larsen
British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has unveiled its first-ever collaboration with colourful lingerie, swimwear and sleepwear brand Dora Larsen. The limited-edition capsule collection reimagines Kurt Geiger’s signature rainbow palette through the lens of Dora Larsen’s soft, feminine aesthetic with exclusive lingerie and sleepwear...
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Canadian brand Garage to open debut UK store
Montreal-based Canadian brand Garage, known for its elevated off-duty essentials, will open its first-ever flagship store in the UK in 2026, as it looks to expand its presence into Europe. In a statement, Garage said they’ve secured a unit on London’s Oxford Street to bring its signature pink branding and unapologetically style to UK consumers....
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Inside Out acquires responsible fashion brand The Simple Folk
Inside Out LLC, the purpose-driven company founded by environmental advocate and entrepreneur Suzy Amis Cameron, has acquired responsible fashion and lifestyle brand The Simple Folk for an undisclosed amount, as it looks to advance ethical fashion and family wellbeing. In a statement, Inside Out said the move would open a new chapter for...
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CP Brands Group to relaunch Thomas Pink with Bespoke Fashion
New York-based design and manufacturing company CP Brands Group, which acquired British clothing brand Thomas Pink in December 2024, is partnering with Bespoke Fashion, known for its design across formal menswear, to relaunch the luxury menswear brand. In a statement, CP Brands Group said it appointed Bespoke Fashion as the official master...
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Nuyarn names new vice president of sales for North America
Nuyarn, an innovator in performance yarn and fabric, has appointed Monica Ebert as vice president of sales for North America to spearhead strategic product partnerships and business development. In a statement, Nuyarn said that the appointment of Ebert, a former Woolmark executive, underscores its expansion plans across the premium apparel,...
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Footwear designer to watch: Annie Purdy
British footwear design is undergoing a revival, and it is being led by a new crop of designers looking to place innovation, craftsmanship and sustainability at the core of their designs. Leading the resurgence is recent London College of Fashion (LCF) and Royal College of Art graduate Annie Purdy, who was awarded the Sustainable Development...
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Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion exhibition to open in April
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the largest display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion ever mounted will open at The King’s Gallery on April 10, 2026, with tickets going on sale today, November 4. The ‘Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style’ exhibition, first announced in July, is being hosted by the Royal Collection Trust, the charity which...
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Next Level Apparel names Brett Bjorkman as CEO
Next Level Apparel, a family-founded company specialising in supplying premium, ethically sourced blank apparel, has appointed Brett Bjorkman as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of the founder and former CEO, Joe Simsoly. In a statement, Next Level Apparel said the move would “usher in the next chapter” for the company,...
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Paul Smith announces festive collaboration with the Royal Opera House
British designer Paul Smith is collaborating with the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden for the festive season to celebrate “the spirit of creativity and cultural heritage”. The festive takeover is described as a first-of-its-kind collaboration bringing together “two icons of British design and the arts, united by a shared commitment...
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