Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Pantone unveils NYFW autumn/winter 2025 colour report
Pantone, the authority on colour, has said that New York Fashion Week’s colour palette for the upcoming autumn/winter 2025 season will spark curiosity with a hint of nostalgia. For AW25, colours for NYFW are “imbued with a poetic nuance, creating a blend of casual relaxation with subtle elegance,” explains Pantone, offering a “lively colour...
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Marks & Spencer names new clothing, home and beauty boss
British retailer Marks & Spencer has appointed former Boohoo Group chief executive John Lyttle as its new managing director of clothing, home and beauty as it looks to evolve its leadership team “to deliver the next phase” of its transformation. Lyttle joins the retailer with extensive retail and transformation experience, spending five years at...
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Parley launches new label and incubator to accelerate eco-innovation and design
Parley for the Oceans, the global environmental organisation and impact network, has announced a long-term partnership with the Paris-based Dover Street Market Paris Brand Development (DSMP-BD) to launch a new label and investment incubator to accelerate eco, natural and biofabricated innovations. The new partnership will see Parley launching a...
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Nike unveils debut signature shoe for basketball star A’ja Wilson
American basketball player A’ja Wilson, who plays for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), has unveiled her debut signature shoe with sports giant Nike. Wilson, who has earned two WNBA rings, two Olympic gold medals, an NCAA crown and three WNBA MVP awards, has worked closely with the sportswear brand for...
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Gen Z and millennials prioritising quality and sustainability for luxury purchases
Gen Z and millennial consumers are driving a shift towards “accessible luxury,” prioritising quality, sustainability and a secure, seamless shopping experiences, according to new research from Tink, the payment services and open banking platform. The research, conducted by Censuswide in the UK, shows that Gen Z and millennial consumers, who...
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Clarks celebrates 200th anniversary with documentary
British footwear brand Clarks is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a documentary celebrating its shoemaking heritage from its humble beginnings in 1825 in Street, Somerset, to becoming a globally recognised footwear brand. The ‘From Somerset to the World’ documentary is narrated by American rapper and actor Yasiin Bey and directed by Set...
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Fashion Trust U.S. announces 2025 finalists
Fashion Trust U.S., the non-profit organisation founded by Tania Fares to provide business and financial support to US-based designers through grants and strategic mentoring, has announced the finalists for its third annual FTUS Awards taking place in Los Angeles on April 8. The awards span four categories - ready-to-wear, jewellery,...
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Olivia Cheng wins the 2025 CFDA/Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant
New York-based fashion designer Olivia Cheng founder of Dauphinette, known for her use of preserved botanicals and repurposed textiles, has won the second annual CFDA/Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant. The award aims to amplify the work of Asian Pacific Americas designers and offers participants support from industry mentors and...
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Dylon Detergent to host pop-up to renew clothing during LFW
Dylon Detergent, a premium colour and care detergent, is hosting a pop-up activation during London Fashion Week, inviting people to reimagine and refresh their clothing. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, the ‘Dylon Laundrette’ pop-up at 28 Henrietta Street will run from February 20 to 23, as part of the London Fashion Week City Wide...
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Vessi unveils rebrands to support expansion plans
Canadian footwear and lifestyle brand Vessi, known for its waterproof comfort, has unveiled a rebrand focused on brand building to differentiate itself and support its future growth plans. Much like the adage 'There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad shoes,' Vancouver-based Vessi is looking to change the way people experience wet weather...
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