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.
Carolina Herrera to showcase SS26 collection in Madrid
New York-based fashion label Carolina Herrera, owned by Spanish group Puig, is stepping away from New York Fashion Week in September to showcase its spring/summer 2026 collection in Madrid, Spain. The move will mark the brand’s third destination show, following resort showcases in Rio de Janeiro in 2023 and Mexico City in November 2024, and will...
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Toast partners with Kvatt to pilot reusable packaging
British fashion and lifestyle brand Toast is extending its approach to circularity beyond the lifecycle of its garments and into packaging with a new reusable packaging pilot programme designed to reduce single-use packaging waste across e-commerce. Toast has partnered with innovative start-up Kvatt, founded by Swiss entrepreneur Gianfranco...
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Castore adds England Rugby to growing portfolio
Castore, the British performance sportswear brand and end-to-end digital retailing platform for global sports teams has added England Rugby to its portfolio after being named its technical kit partner. England Rugby has signed a multi-year, long-term contract with Castore for it to deliver all technical playing kit, training and travel wear...
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Finisterre launches first product made from recycled wetsuits
Cornish outdoor apparel brand Finisterre has launched the ‘From Wetsuits’ changing mat, its first-ever product made from recycled wetsuits, showcasing a breakthrough in circular design. The changing mat is designed to carry wet gear and function as a durable changing mat and represents a significant step forward in addressing one of the surf...
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Eckō Unltd. to launch a capsule collection with Jalen Williams
American streetwear brand Eckō Unltd., part of the Iconix Brand Group, is teaming up with NBA All-Star Jalen (J-Dub) Williams, one of the standout basketball players for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams, who is in just his third season with the NBA, will become the brand’s newest ambassador and capsule collaborator, launching a collection...
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John Varvatos returning to SoHo, New York with a new store
Menswear brand John Varvatos is returning to SoHo, New York City with a new store as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. The new 3,200-square-foot store will open at 73 Wooster Street in September and marks a notable return to SoHo for John Varvatos, where the brand first opened its doors in 2000 on Mercer Street. The design of the store will be...
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New Balance reopens Oxford Street store with new retail concept
Sportswear brand New Balance has reopened its London flagship store on Oxford Street, unveiling a fully redesigned retail concept aimed at rethinking the traditional shopping experience “by putting people, not products, at the centre”. The new premium experience builds on the brand’s new global retail concept and has been tailored for London,...
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Argand Partners acquires dance brand Capezio
New York-based middle-market private equity firm Argand Partners has acquired Ballet Makers Inc., the parent company of the dance brand Capezio, for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1887, Capezio is an internationally recognised brand in the dancewear sector, designing and manufacturing premium and highly technical footwear, apparel, and...
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Game 7 partners with Centric Brands to launch an apparel line
Multi-platform sports and entertainment brand Game 7 has launched its debut apparel collection in partnership with Centric Brands exclusive in Amazon Stores in the US. The line is described as a “style-driven sports team apparel collection” and aims to offer an elevated take on athleticwear, including exclusive National Basketball Association...
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Louis Vuitton to host cruise 2026 show in Avignon
French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is heading to Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Avignon, France, to showcase its cruise 2026 collection on May 22. In a statement, Louis Vuitton said that Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s collections, chose Palais des Papes, classified as a historic monument, for its “...
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