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.
Jigsaw names new retail director to lead store expansion
Premium British fashion brand Jigsaw has appointed former Ted Baker executive Chris Browne as its new retail director to spearhead the next phase of the brand’s bricks-and-mortar expansion. The appointment follows Jigsaw instructing property agency Colliers to identify 10 new store sites in Central London and across the UK, as part of its UK...
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Primark enhances sustainability goals with updated circular framework
Fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has updated its Circular Product Standard 2.0 to “scale circular design across its business,” as it tightens its criteria on materials, durability and recyclability for select product lines. In a statement, Primark said its updated Circular Product Standard 2.0, which first launched in 2023, would introduce...
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Etam unveils swimwear collaboration with Nensi Dojaka
French lingerie brand Etam has unveiled a limited-edition swimwear collection designed by London-based, LVMH Prize-winning designer Nensi Dojaka, which will be available in France, the US, and Mexico, from April 14. Dojaka, known for her minimalistic and sensual aesthetic, has “elevated swimwear into couture territory,” explains Etam in the...
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Queen Elizabeth II exhibition “a snapshot of British fashion”
The largest-ever exhibition of the Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion has gone on display at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace in London, celebrating the late monarch’s personal fashion archive, from her wedding and coronation dresses to treasured childhood fancy-dress costumes, her “rainbow” day wardrobe for official visits, her off-duty style of...
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Louis Vuitton to open pop-up hotel in London celebrating monogram
French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is celebrating 130 years of its iconic monogram with a pop-up hotel in London. The immersive pop-up will transform a townhouse in London’s Mayfair into the Louis Vuitton Hotel, featuring rooms that celebrate how its monogram, first created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton as a tribute to his father, has become...
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Justin Alexander Group launches new “quiet luxury” bridal brand
American-owned bridal fashion house, Justin Alexander Group, has added another bridal brand to its portfolio, called Poeza, tailored to offer a “refined and intentional perspective to the modern bridal landscape”. In a statement, Justin Alexander states that Poeza has been introduced for the bride who values “understated sophistication over...
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Vuori names Tom Holland as a creative, strategic, and financial partner
American performance and lifestyle brand Vuori is continuing to drive its global presence after signing a new multi-year partnership with British actor, producer, and entrepreneur Tom Holland. In a statement, Vuori said that Holland would be joining forces with the company as a “creative, strategic, and financial partner,” where he would become...
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Jack Draper adds another fashion partnership with Axel Arigato
Tennis star Jack Draper, currently the UK’s number one-ranked tennis player, continues to be one of the sport's most marketable athletes after announcing a new sneaker partnership with Swedish footwear brand Axel Arigato. The move marks Axel Arigato’s first collaboration with an athlete, as part of the Swedish brand’s strategy to expand its...
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Fashion Trust U.S. announces 2026 winners
Fashion Trust U.S. (FTUS), the non-profit organisation founded by Tania Fares to provide business and financial support to US-based designers, hosted its fourth annual awards in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (April 7), celebrating emerging designers and honouring Tory Burch and Michèle Lamy. Hosted by American actress and comedian Ego Nwodim, the...
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Whistles appoints new design director and commercial director
London fashion brand Whistles has announced two new senior appointments, a new design director and commercial director, to support the retailer’s ambition to drive long-term, sustained growth. James Blacklock joins as commercial director, a newly created role designed to accelerate Whistles’ commercial momentum, while Mo Riach has been appointed...
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