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.
VYKO: Inside the plan to become the LVMH of Irish luxury
Ireland’s first domestic luxury conglomerate, VYKO, have laid out an ambitious blueprint to usher in a new era for Irish luxury on the global stage. Launched in April, the group announced plans to raise 50 million euros this year to acquire and scale heritage and contemporary brands by driving digital, media, and e-commerce strategies. Founded...
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Ladurée x Casablanca: “When fashion meets indulgence”
Parisian fashion label Casablanca has unveiled a collaborative ready-to-wear and pastry collection with French luxury patisserie house Ladurée, designed as a “journey between taste and style”. Launching on June 3, the Ladurée x Casablanca features limited-edition pomelo-mint macarons and gift boxes, which will be available until September 1,...
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Lié Studio expands into eyewear
Copenhagen-based accessory brand, Lié Studio, known for its minimalist, timeless jewellery, hair accessories, and leather goods, is expanding into eyewear with the launch of its debut sunglasses collection this month. Founded in late 2021 by Danish twin sisters and fashion models Amalie and Cecilie Moosgaard, the brand is adding eyewear for the...
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Hunter continues lifestyle push with its own paint shade
British heritage brand Hunter, known for its wellington boots and signature ‘Hunter Green’ colour, has partnered with colour-centric British home décor brand Lick to launch a limited-edition paint shade, ‘Green 170’. The collaborative paint shade has been created to celebrate Hunter’s 170-year legacy with a contemporary interpretation of the...
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FGX International unveils ‘Love Island’ sunglasses
FGX International, an EssilorLuxottica company, has unveiled a capsule collection of ‘Love Island’ sunglasses. The six-piece capsule sunglasses collection has been designed in partnership with ITV Studios, which produces the reality dating show ‘Love Island’, and draws inspiration from the TV show’s “playful, high-energy world”. The capsule aims...
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Gordon Brothers acquires British accessories brand Radley
Boston-based asset and brand investment firm Gordon Brothers have acquired British heritage brand Radley and all related intellectual property, for an undisclosed amount. In a statement, Gordon Brothers said it will add Radley to its growing fashion and lifestyle portfolio and plans to pursue a growth strategy focused on expanding Radley’s...
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Emello opens debut physical retail space in Selfridges
British luxury womenswear brand Emello, which launched in October 2025 with its "quiet luxury" seasonless wardrobe essentials, has opened its first physical retail space in Selfridges, as it looks to “deepen connections beyond digital interactions”. Emello is available at Selfridges London, located near the denim studio on the third floor, and...
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Tennis player Jodie Burrage to wear Crew Sport apparel on court
British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing has expanded its partnership with British tennis player Jodie Burrage, naming her an official Crew Sport ambassador, as it continues to establish its presence within technical sportswear. The move builds on Burrage’s existing role as a global brand ambassador for the British brand and will see her wearing...
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Skims names new senior director of retail EMEA ahead of UK store opening
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and apparel brand Skims has appointed former Victoria's Secret and Ralph Lauren executive Judy Genovese as its new senior director of retail EMEA ahead of the opening of its first standalone UK store on London's Regent Street this summer. Genovese confirmed the news on her LinkedIn profile, stating that she was joining...
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Paul Smith launches collaboration with Gabriela Hearst
British designer Paul Smith has launched a limited-edition collection with his friend, Gabriela Hearst, centred around their “shared sensibility around craft and design”. The collaboration is described as having been “developed organically from a mutual passion for craftmanship and tailoring,” drawing on their longstanding friendship, love of...
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