Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
David Koma launches new swimwear brand
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London-based fashion designer David Koma has launched a new direct-to-consumer swimwear and lifestyle brand, Let’s Swim. Koma, known for his bold red carpet looks, said in a statement: “Let’s Swim has provided me with a platform to explore new interests, a concept that ties my love of travel to my work in fashion. I’ve always been intrigued by...
Reebok LTD unveils collaboration with Botter
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Reebok LTD, the premium range of sportswear brand Reebok, has unveiled a collaboration with Botter, the Caribbean couture brand by Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, for spring/summer 2024. The Botter x Reebok LTD collection takes inspiration from the sportswear brand’s rich archive in football, while celebrating the colours, energy, and spirit...
Veja opens its first London store
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French sustainable trainer brand Veja has opened its first store in London in the centre of Seven Dials. Located at 45 Monmouth Street, between Covent Garden and Soho, the 1,475 square foot store offers the brand's range of footwear alongside an in-store cobbler station for repairs and cleaning of sneakers and shoes from any brand. Veja...
Paige launches debut swimwear collection
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Californian-based fashion label Paige has launched its first collection of swimwear for women, adding to its denim, leather, outerwear, ready-to-wear, footwear and eyewear offering for men and women. The debut range for spring/summer 2024 includes five bikinis and three one-piece swimsuits offered in a variety of prints, colours, and...
Ebay launches livestream shopping in the UK
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Online marketplace Ebay will host its first livestream shopping event in the UK on May 1. The interactive livestream will be hosted by comedian Katherine Ryan and the retailer's pre-loved style director, Amy Bannerman, and will feature a range of outfits from Ryan’s own wardrobe. Viewers will be able to purchase Ryan’s pre-loved fashion items in...
Istituto Marangoni to open campus in Riyadh
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Fashion and design school Istituto Marangoni is opening a new higher training institute in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2025. The new campus will be in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture through its Saudi Fashion Commission and will join Istituto Marangoni’s other campuses around the world in Milan, Florence, Paris, London, Dubai,...
Loop Generation opens new pre-loved store
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Loop Generation, the premium platform for pre-loved designer fashion, has opened a new store in the heart of London’s Chelsea. Located at 171-175 Draycott Avenue, the new 3,085 square foot two-storey store aims to provide “an unrivalled second-hand shopping,” with stock from designer brands, including Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Balmain,...
Cheap Monday relaunching with denim for the “next generation”
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H&M Group’s denim brand Cheap Monday is relaunching at the end of summer with a curated assortment through Weekday's online shop and in select Weekday stores and retailers. Originally launched in 2004, Cheap Monday said its comeback would maintain its “edge and punk spirit while making it relevant for the next generation,” with a denim line-up...
River Island receives Science Based Target initiative approval
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British fashion retailer River Island has announced that its science-based targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the global body that supports businesses to reduce emissions in line with the latest climate science. In a statement, River Island said it is committed to long-term and near-term emissions...
Robert Talbott to make debut appearance at Pitti Uomo
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American heritage menswear brand Robert Talbott will make its debut appearance at men’s fashion trade show Pitti Uomo in Florence in June. The move is described as a “significant milestone” in the brand’s journey and will introduce the first collection by new creative director Sebastian Dollinger, who joined in March to reestablish the label as...