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.
Kate Spade New York to launch affordable collection with Target
American fashion and lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York, known for its colourful and quirky aesthetic, is teaming up with Minneapolis-based retailer Target to launch an exclusive limited-time affordable collection of fashion, home and entertaining essentials. The Kate Spade New York x Target collection, launching on April 12, features more than...
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Gabriela Hearst launches its first sustainably made sneaker
Luxury fashion brand Gabriela Hearst has launched its first sustainably crafted sneaker, featuring materials that have a lower impact on the environment. The Ohio, which debuted on the catwalk during Gabriela Hearst’s spring/summer 2025 show, has been designed to reflect the brand’s foundations in quality and craftsmanship while lowering its...
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John Smedley appoints new managing director
British luxury knitwear brand John Smedley has appointed Jess McGuire Dudley as its new managing director, succeeding Ian Maclean, who will step into a new role with the company. McGuire Dudley, who joined the Derbyshire-based manufacturer in 2014 as head of marketing, was most recently the brand’s deputy managing director and global brand...
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Gap’s transformation continues with a new premium offering
American fashion and lifestyle brand Gap, known globally for its heritage casual wear, is launching a new premium and elevated offering GapStudio, which will offer the brand’s “highest expression of style, craftsmanship and quality”. Since fashion designer Zac Posen, known for his red carpet and couture approach to fashion, was appointed...
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Off Season brand names Victoria Picca as president
Off Season, the sports-fashion brand co-founded by Kristin Juszczyk and British businesswoman Emma Grede in partnership with the NFL and Fanatics has hired its first president, securing former Fanatics executive Victoria Picca to lead the brand’s next phase. The brand, which launched in January 2025 with NFL-licensed outerwear, said the...
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FILA Holdings changes name to Misto Holdings
South Korean company FILA Holdings is changing its name to Misto Holdings to solidify its position “as a global brand portfolio company”. In a statement, the company said it felt that FILA Holdings was “closely associated” with the FILA sportswear brand, which has led to a “limited perception” of its broader portfolio and global brand management...
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Graduate Fashion Week names Debenhams Group as a headline sponsor
Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), an annual event showcasing graduate talent by the charitable Graduate Fashion Foundation has named Debenhams Group, home to Debenhams, Karen Millen, Boohoo, BoohooMan and PrettyLittleThing, as its headline sponsor for the 2025 event. The sponsorship deal builds on Debenhams Group’s long-standing partnership with the...
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Marimekko and Crocs unveil limited-edition collaboration
Global footwear brand Crocs has unveiled a limited-edition collection with Finnish fashion and lifestyle design house Marimekko, launching on April 23. The collection, which marks the first collaboration between the two brands, draws inspiration from the optimism and sense of playfulness at the core of both brands and features Marimekko’s...
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Markmi raises 1.1 million euros in seed funding
Belgium-based fashion tech startup Markmi has raised 1.1 million euros in seed funding to accelerate the rollout of its AI-driven markdown assistant across Belgium, the Netherlands, the Nordics, and the US later this year. The round included backing from fashion and tech investors, including Wolf (Luc Van Mol, ex-ZEB), the Torfs family, and tech...
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Inside Gymshark’s third permanent London store
British fitness brand Gymshark has opened its third permanent store in London at Westfield White City completing “the triangle of London,” as it looks to target a more premium, fashion-conscious customer base. The 9,000 square foot store, located on the ground floor of the shopping centre, has been designed to complement its experiential...
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