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.
Fforme founder launches new label Ossou
Nina Khosla, founder of Fforme, has teamed up with Talia Shuvalov, founder of fine jewellery line Erede and formerly of Alexander Wang and Narciso Rodriguez, to launch Ossou, a new women’s ready-to-wear line that aims to “elevate the foundation of a modern wardrobe”. Ossou, derived from the word “bone,” in reference to the “quiet structure...
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New premium activewear brand Seissense launches in the UK
Seissense, pronounced “Sea Sense,” is a new premium activewear brand looking to disrupt the competitive market with its performance wear built on innovation, sustainability, and philanthropy. The challenge brand has been two years in the making and launches with a comprehensive collection for men and women, featuring more than 50 pieces,...
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Mango unveils new collaboration with Supriya Lele
Spanish retailer Mango has launched a new collaboration for the summer with British-Indian designer Supriya Lele as part of its new ‘Mango Collective’ platform dedicated to supporting the creativity and innovation of niche designers to bring “fresh perspectives to the fashion world”. The ‘A Summer Reverie’ collection by Supriya Lele launches...
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Eco Age relaunches under new ownership
Eco Age, the sustainability consultancy company known for creating the Green Carpet Fashion Awards, is back under new leadership and relaunching as a communications agency for “future fashion”. The company, which was founded by Livia Firth, and counted Gucci, Stella McCartney, Chopard and Diesel as clients, ceased trading in August 2024...
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Visa names Genaro Rivas UK’s rising star in circular fashion
Payment technology business Visa has named London-based Peruvian designer Genaro Rivas as the overall winner of its ‘Recycle the Runway’ competition, part of its Young Creators series spotlighting emerging circular fashion talent in the UK. Rivas was chosen by a judging panel, including experts from the London College of Fashion, UAL, British...
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Dr Martens announces new strategy to engage more consumers as profits drop
Heritage footwear brand Dr Martens has reported overall revenues were down 10 percent year-on-year, in line with guidance, due to "a challenging macroeconomic and consumer backdrop" in several of its core markets. In the preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended March 30, 2025, Dr Martens’ group revenue dropped from 877.1 million pounds to...
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Vivrelle closes 62 million US dollars series C round
Luxury accessories membership club Vivrelle has secured 62 million US dollars in funding in a Series C round led by Protagonist. In a statement, Vivrelle said it would use the investment to “step forward” its continued growth with a focus on expanding its showroom presence to new markets, enhancing its product assortment, and developing...
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Bershka to open debut store in Northern Ireland
Inditex’s fashion brand Bershka has signed up to open its debut store in Northern Ireland in Victoria Square, Belfast’s leading retail and leisure destination. Bershka has secured a 17,500-square-foot unit located adjacent to Goldsmiths on the upper ground level and will showcase its three main lines: Bershka, BSK, and Man. In a statement, the...
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Tommy Hilfiger named as official apparel partner for Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Tommy Hilfiger, part of PVH Corp., is strengthening its ties with Formula 1 after signing a multi-year apparel and lifestyle sponsorship agreement with Cadillac, the new Formula 1 team backed by TWG Motorsports and General Motors, which is joining the grid in 2026. In a statement, Tommy Hilfiger said it would bring its spirit of “fashiontainment...
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Hammerson CEO to retire in 2026
Hammerson, owner, operator and developer of prime urban real estate across the UK, Ireland and France, has confirmed that chief executive officer Rita-Rose Gagné will be retiring and stepping down from her role in 2026. In a statement, Hammerson said that Gagné will remain with the business for the next 12 months to ensure “continuity while a...
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