Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
ELeather rebrands as Gen Phoenix and announces new funding
Mar 30, 2023 - Business
ELeather, the world’s first and only producer of sustainable recycled leather at scale, is rebranding as Gen Phoenix after securing 18 million US dollars in funding to further its mission to create premium and eco-conscious next-gen materials. In a statement, ELeather said it will now be called Gen Phoenix, a name inspired by the cyclical...
JCA launches student competition with Saïd Business School
Mar 30, 2023 - News
Jimmy Choo’s The JCA | London Fashion Academy is partnering with the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford on new uniforms and a clothing line. In a press release, the JCA describes the partnership as “unique” as its fashion students will be designing Saïd Business School’s new staff uniforms alongside a student clothing line to be...
McArthurGlen confirms Paris outlet opening date and first brands
Mar 29, 2023 - Retail
The McArthurGlen Group, which owns, develops and manages designer outlets across Europe, has confirmed that its fourth destination in France will open on April 27 to the west of Paris. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Paris-Giverny is described as a “visionary” shopping destination and will house 100 stores spanning more than 215,275 square feet....
V&A to spotlight Minju Kim in ‘Fashion in Motion’ series
Mar 29, 2023 - Fashion
Seoul-based fashion designer Minju Kim will be the next designer featured in the V&A’s ‘Fashion in Motion’ series next month. Minju Kim will present four free catwalk shows featuring looks from her spring/summer 2022 and autumn/winter 2022 collections, drawing inspiration from the Korean folk tale of Bari, a goddess known for her beauty and...
H&M unveils first look from Mugler collaboration launching in May
Mar 28, 2023 - Fashion
H&M has unveiled the first look from its upcoming collaboration with the House of Mugler and confirmed that the collection designed by Mugler’s creative director Casey Cadwallader will launch on May 11. Last month, the Swedish fashion chain confirmed that Mugler would be its next designer collaboration, following in the footsteps of Versace,...
Brora celebrates 30th anniversary with heritage capsule collection
Mar 28, 2023 - Fashion
Luxury Scottish cashmere and wool fashion brand Brora is taking a trip down memory lane with a heritage capsule collection inspired by its archives to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The brand’s founder and creative director, Victoria Stapleton, has chosen 30 “stand-out styles” from its archive, one for each year of Brora since 1993, which she...
Swaine opens flagship on New Bond Street
Mar 28, 2023 - Retail
Swaine, one of the UK’s oldest luxury goods brand, has opened a new flagship on New Bond Street in London as part of its most radical rebrand in 273 years. A fixture of London’s luxury goods landscape since 1750, Swaine’s new flagship at 126-127 New Bond Street marks the largest store in the brand’s history at 7,000 square feet and will...
Eloquii teams up with Gabi Fresh on swimwear collection
Mar 28, 2023 - Fashion
Plus-size fashion brand Eloquii is launching an exclusive swimwear collection with influencer Gabi Gregg of Gabi Fresh, offering statement swimsuits and resort wear in sizes US 14-32. The 23-piece limited-edition Gabi Fresh Swim x Eloquii collection features bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, kaftans and sundresses in bold colours and graphic prints...
Sandro launches UK rental service with Hurr
Mar 28, 2023 - Fashion
Parisian fashion brand Sandro is partnering with rental platform Hurr to launch its rental offering in the UK, following a successful launch in France last year. In a statement, Sandro said that it would be offering customers the opportunity to rent its current spring/summer 2023 collection, including tailoring, dresses, tops, and casual jackets...
Pandora names chief of retail operations
Mar 28, 2023 - People
Pandora has promoted Massimo Basei to chief of retail operations from his role as general manager of Southern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Basei starts his new role on April 1 and will report to Pandora chief executive Alexander Lacik and serve on the jewellery brand’s executive leadership team. As chief of retail operations, Basei will...