Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Brand Machine Group names chief product officer
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Brand Machine Group, the international fashion brand owner and licensing house, has appointed Jonathan Tillery as its chief product officer to drive sourcing initiatives and support the company's ambitious growth plans. Tillery, who previously consulted at Brand Machine Group, has held leadership roles at companies, including Primark, George, Li...
Chopova Lowena wins 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund
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The British Fashion Council has named London-based womenswear brand Chopova Lowena as the 2024 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund winner. Founded by Central Saint Martins graduates Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena in 2017, the label has become known for its British and Bulgarian craftsmanship by juxtaposing folklore references and sportswear, as well...
Nadja Swarovski acquires majority stake in Really Wild Clothing
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Nadja Swarovski, who worked at her family firm Swarovski for 26 years, has acquired a majority stake in British label Really Wild Clothing with her husband, Rupert Adams, for an undisclosed amount. As part of the deal, Swarovski has been appointed as chief creative officer, chief marketing officer, and chair of the board at Really Wild Clothing,...
Rowing Blazers appoints new chief executive officer
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American menswear brand Rowing Blazers, which was acquired by Burch Creative Capital in February, has appointed former J.Crew executive Laura Willensky as its new chief executive officer. Willensky will bring “extensive experience,” said the preppy American brand, as it continues to push forward with its global brand ambitions by developing its...
Håndværk opens debut physical store in the US
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Håndværk, the luxury lifestyle brand known for its elevated basics, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Southampton, New York in the US. Located at 30 Main Street, Southampton, NY, the inaugural flagship is next to Sant Ambroeus, a popular gathering spot in the town, and carries the brand’s latest spring/summer 2024 collections for...
& Other Stories unveils collection with Brianna Lance
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Fashion brand & Other Stories has unveiled a capsule collection with artist Brianna Lance set to launch on June 20. The ‘Visionary’ capsule collection for summer consists of four pieces - two kaftans, one dress, and a jumpsuit, all adorned with original artwork created especially for the collaboration, depicting enigmatic elements from Lance’s...
Revlon names new chief people officer
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Beauty brand Revlon has appointed Thernavia Rocker as its new chief people officer, replacing Ely Bar-Ness, who departs from her role as chief human resources officer next month. Rocker joins the make-up brand on June 3 and has significant leadership experience in human resources, organisational transformation, DEI (diversity, equity, and...
Finisterre opens largest store to-date in London
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Cornwall-based sustainable surfing and outdoor B-Corp brand Finisterre, founded by British surfer Tom Kay in 2003, has relocated and upsized its London store in Covent Garden to open its largest retail space to date, building on its continual growth in the UK. The new 2,702 square foot London flagship at 47-49 Neal Street is 80 percent bigger...
Ben Sherman unveils official Team GB ceremony wear for Paris 2024 Olympics
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British brand Ben Sherman, owned by Marquee Brands, is returning as Team GB’s official supplier for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics this summer. For the third consecutive Olympic Games, Ben Sherman will outfit the official Team GB delegation in exclusively designed looks for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, which draw inspiration from the...
Reformation launches eyewear with Jimmy Fairly
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American womenswear brand Reformation has unveiled a capsule collection of sunglasses with French eyewear brand Jimmy Fairly. The limited-edition collection marks Reformation’s first foray into eyewear and features sunglasses that encapsulate the brand’s signature, vintage-inspired designs. The collaboration, launching on May 15, includes five...