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.
Alberta Ferretti to open Dubai Fashion Week in February
Italian luxury fashion house Alberta Ferretti will debut its autumn/winter 2026 collection during Dubai Fashion Week in February to mark its first full-scale showcase in the Middle East. Dubai Fashion Week, co-founded by D3, the creative eco-system by Tecom Group PJSC, and the Arab Fashion Council, will take place from February 1 to 6,...
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Graduate to Watch: Matil Vanlint from HEAD Geneve
Fashion, to some, might just be clothes for sale, but for Belgian designer Matil Vanlint, it is a career path that allows her to feel comfortable within her own body and a space to empower others through sharing her trauma. Vanlint is a rising talent who graduated from HEAD Geneve’s MA fashion course in November 2025 with her award-winning ‘V’...
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NFL taps San Francisco-based designers for Origins collection
The National Football League (NFL) has tapped three San Francisco-based brands to create exclusive pieces for its Origins collection for the upcoming Super Bowl. The NFL has handpicked three brands, Aaron De La Cruz, Blvck Scvle, and Nostalgia, which it states are “rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area culture,” and tasked them with designing an...
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Schuh names new chief marketing officer
UK footwear retailer Schuh has appointed Laura King as its chief marketing officer, effective immediately. King has more than 20 years of marketing experience on both brand and agency sides, with a focus on fashion, sports, and youth culture, and has worked at advertising agency Wieden & Kennedy, where she managed the Nike account, and was more...
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American Eagle signs five-year deal with footballer Lamine Yamal
Fashion and lifestyle retailer American Eagle has tapped Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal as its new global ambassador as part of its continued investment in sports culture. American Eagle has signed a five-year deal with the FC Barcelona footballer, described by the brand as a “historic” move, marking its first multi-year partnership as it looks...
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Viktor&Rolf unveils collector Cinderella doll
Avant-garde luxury fashion house Viktor&Rolf has unveiled a limited-edition Cinderella doll in collaboration with Disney and Mattel. Viktor&Rolf x Mattel x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll draws inspiration from the brand’s spring/summer 2019 couture collection with Cinderella dressed in a ‘I came, I saw, I left early’ slogan couture dress with...
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Palm Tree Crew to launch apparel and accessories with Centric Brands
Global leading lifestyle brand collective Centric Brands LLC has announced a joint venture with Palm Tree Crew, the global entertainment, hospitality, and lifestyle collective founded by Kygo (Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll) and Myles Shear, to help scale its lifestyle ambitions across fashion. In a statement, Centric Brands said the move would combine its...
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Reju announces first regeneration hub in the US
Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju, owned by Technip Energies, has selected Rochester, New York, as the location of its first US-based industrial facility, as part of its efforts to scale globally. The Reju Regeneration Hub site will span 18.9 acres on the Eastman Business Park, allowing the company to regenerate the equivalent of 300...
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Dfyne opens new headquarters to support growth
Scottish gymwear brand Dfyne has opened a new headquarters in Glasgow to support its ambitious growth plans and long-term scalability for its men’s and women’s activewear offering. The 21,623-square-foot headquarters in Glasgow marks a major milestone in the company’s growth, just four years after its launch, and has been designed to provide a...
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Footasylum to open new “landmark” store in Leeds
Footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum is opening a new “landmark” store in the Trinity Leeds shopping centre in April, after a successful pop-up store in the centre last year. The new 12,000-square-foot store will be located on the lower ground floor, in the unit previously occupied by Superdry and opposite Mango. The retailer said the...
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