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.
New running shoe brand January launches
January, a new global running shoe brand rooted in “innovation, inclusivity and considered design” has launched, founded by male and female Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) runners. Described as a “next-generation running” brand, January is looking to reimagine high-performance running “for everyone,” reflecting the sport's...
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FoundRae opens first international store in London
New York-based fine Jewellery brand FoundRae, known for its symbolic and spiritual designs, has opened its first international flagship store on Mount Street in London. In a statement, FoundRae said that it chose Mount Street in Mayfair as the store’s location due to the “quintessential” feel of the shopping street, which has retail roots dating...
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NIST develops new reference textile material to identify fibres
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a candidate textile material that can be tested by laboratories to validate and improve methods for recognising and classifying textiles, which could potentially reduce manufacturers’ costs. Known as Research Grade Test Material (RGTM) 10279, the textiles for...
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Bianca Saunders unveils collaboration with The Midnight Club
London-based menswear designer Bianca Saunders has unveiled a collaboration with the independent, multidisciplinary creative company The Midnight Club for her spring/summer 2027 collection. Saunders has worked with The Midnight Club on the concept and design of the collection, titled ‘Meet You Before Sunrise,’ exploring the “transitional space...
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Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell to be celebrated in new exhibition
The Fashion and Textile Museum in London has announced its next exhibition will celebrate Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell, who became known as one of the most influential creative and romantic partnerships of ‘Swinging London’ in the 1960s and early 1970s. The ‘Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell’ exhibition will run from October 2, 2026, to April 27,...
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Kaws reimagines MLB’s Yankees and Dodgers for new collection
Kaws, the American artist known for his signature XX motif and Mickey Mouse-inspired companion, has teamed up with Fanatics and Complex to launch a limited-edition collection with two of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) most well-loved franchises, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. The collaboration coincides with the two teams'...
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True Religion launches eyewear with FGX International
Fashion and lifestyle brand True Religion has signed a licensing deal with FGX International, an EssilorLuxottica company, to launch a new collection of men’s and women’s sunglasses and eyewear. As part of the partnership, FGX International will design, manufacture and distribute fashion sunglasses and eyewear inspired by True Religion’s “rich...
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Rithum appoints new head of global strategy
Global e-commerce network Rithum, which supports the entire commerce journey, has appointed Saks Global executive Kim Miller as chief marketing officer and head of global strategy to support the company’s “next phase of commerce innovation”. In a statement, Rithum said that Miller brings “seasoned retail, marketing and customer experience...
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LGN Louis-Gabriel Nouchi launches collaboration with OnlyFans
Contemporary French fashion brand LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi has launched a limited-edition collaboration with subscription-based social platform OnlyFans, where creators can monetise exclusive content directly from their followers. The three-piece collection, which debuted during Paris Men’s Fashion Week, continues Nouchi’s exploration of the...
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Fleek secures funding to drive second-hand fashion supply chain
London-based start-up Fleek, which is building the AI infrastructure to digitise second-hand fashion supply chains powering Vinted, Depop and Whatnot, has secured 25 million US dollars in Series B funding. The investment was led by Burda Principal Investments, an early Vinted backer and lead investor in its Series C round, with participation...
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