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.
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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Flannels opens Mexican-inspired summer pop-up
British luxury retailer Flannels, part of the Frasers Group, has opened a three-week Mexican-inspired womenswear showcase at its Oxford Street flagship in London. The ‘House of Summer’ curated pop-up, open until May 23, showcases a multi-sensory resort environment inspired by Tulum, Mexico, in the retailer’s basement, designed “to evoke the...
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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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Levi's unveils collaboration with England football team
American denim and lifestyle brand Levi's has unveiled a new collaboration with The Football Association and the England National Team ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The Levi’s England Collection is part of the brand’s Football Federation partnerships, which also include Mexico, the USA, and France, as part of the Levi’s ongoing strategy...
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OTB Group teams up with Google to launch AI shopping experiences
OTB Group, the parent company of brands including Diesel, Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, Marni, and Viktor&Rolf, is teaming up with Google Cloud to launch a new AI-enhanced and “hyper-personalised” shopping experience using the technology giant’s virtual try-on API. The initiative aims to bridge physical and digital shopping experiences by...
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WNBA names Skechers official league partner
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) have signed a new multi-year deal with Skechers to make the American footwear brand an official partner with the league. The partnership will kick off for the WNBA’s milestone 30th season and will bring Skechers basketball footwear to the forefront. David Weinberg, chief operating officer at...
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Kapten & Son launches first UK dedicated fulfilment operation
German lifestyle brand Kapten & Son, known for its minimalistic and functional backpacks and travel essentials, is strengthening its UK presence with its first dedicated fulfilment operation in the country to bypass post-Brexit friction and accelerate growth in the region. In a statement, the European premium brand said the logistics investment...
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Pinterest appoints new vice president of international enterprise sales
Pinterest, the visual discovery engine, has appointed former X (Twitter) executive Greg Owens as vice president of international enterprise sales to drive global growth across EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Based in Dublin, Owens will report to Lee Brown, Pinterest’s chief business officer, who joined earlier this year to oversee the...
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