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.
Kitri to cease trading after nine years of business
London-based independent fashion brand Kitri, founded by Haeni Kim in 2017, has announced on social media that she is closing the womenswear brand that became known for its limited-run, vintage-inspired fashion, often with bold colours and playful details. On Instagram, the brand said that it would be closing its doors in the coming weeks, and...
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FitFlop opens first store in Spain
British footwear brand FitFlop has opened its first-ever store in Spain, in Puerto Banús, Marbella, as part of its European retail expansion strategy. The opening is in partnership with Albion 1879, a company that introduces, develops and manages international brands in the Iberian Peninsula, including AllSaints and Ugg, and maintains a...
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Oner Active to open first store in New York
British female-focused activewear brand Oner Active, co-founded in 2020 by personal trainer and fitness influencer Krissy Cela, has announced it is opening its first permanent brick-and-mortar store in New York. Cela, the brand's creative director, announced the news on Instagram and LinkedIn, stating that New York was chosen for the brand’s...
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Psycho Bunny names new vice president of stores
Montreal-based premium fashion and lifestyle brand Psycho Bunny has appointed former Club Monaco executive Kevin Ramstack as vice president of stores to support the brand's continued expansion of its retail footprint. Ramstack, who has more than 25 years of leadership experience across store operations, digital, and cross-functional business...
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H&M unveils football-inspired collection with Lotto
Swedish fashion giant H&M has unveiled a collaboration with Lotto, drawing inspiration from the heritage Italian sportswear brand’s archives and the world of football. The Lotto H&M menswear collection launches on May 21 and takes its inspiration from football culture and community, while reinterpreting Lotto’s heritage through a “graphic and...
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Former Tommy Hilfiger executive to drive product strategy for G2 Esports
G2 Esports, one of the world's leading esports and entertainment brands, has appointed former Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Calvin Klein merchandising manager, Pétronille Grein, as its new head of product. Grein will be responsible for leading G2’s product strategy, driving global presence with “commercially and creatively impactful collections,”...
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Eme Studios to open debut UK store in London
Spanish streetwear brand Eme Studios has announced plans to open its first permanent store outside of Spain on London’s Carnaby Street. The Spanish-born brand, founded in 2018, operates stores in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, and trades in more than 100 countries. The UK opening is part of the brand’s strategic expansion plans, which also...
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Tiffany & Co. expands partnership with CFDA with new scholarship
Luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co.is extending its partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) by adding a jewellery design scholarship award alongside the second cycle of its Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewellery Designer Award, a programme dedicated to elevating the next generation of American jewellery designers. The 2026-2027...
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Brochu Walker to open first international flagship this summer
Los Angeles-based Brochu Walker, known for its "quiet luxury" aesthetic, is set to open its debut international flagship in Seoul, South Korea, in July, as part of the brand’s global evolution strategy. Brochu Walker has secured a 7,152 square foot store at Apgujeong-ro 42-gil 26, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, which will house five floors, including two...
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Harvey Nichols launches new wellness destination
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has launched a new wellness destination on the fourth floor of the Knightsbridge store, as part of the ongoing evolution of its flagship to “reflect the changing priorities of modern luxury customers”. The renovated floor aims to offer an “holistic approach to modern wellbeing,” bringing together fashion,...
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