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.
British consumers cut back on spending ahead of the budget
October data from Barclays Consumer Spend report reveals that British consumers are cutting back ahead of the autumn budget, as essential spending drops for the sixth consecutive month and confidence in both personal finances and the wider economy continues to soften. Barclays reveals that all seven measures of consumer and economic confidence...
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Walpole British Luxury Awards 2025 celebrates “resilience and renewal”
Walpole, which represents the British luxury industry, including Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Harrods, celebrated its annual Walpole British Luxury Awards at The Dorchester, Mayfair in London last night, November 10, spotlighting brands and individuals who define British luxury's creativity, innovation and global cultural relevance. Helen...
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Pantone launches new AI tool to create custom colour palettes
Global colour consultancy Pantone, which provides trend forecasting and digital solutions for the design community, has teamed up with Microsoft to launch its first AI-driven product experience utilising its decades of colour research to create custom colour palettes. The Pantone Palette Generator, a new beta feature in Pantone Connect,...
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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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