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.
Refined Capital Partners acquires stake in Never Fully Dressed
Contemporary womenswear brand Never Fully Dressed, founded by Lucy Aylen in 2009, has sold a stake in the business to London-based private equity and venture capital firm Refined Capital Partners. Never Fully Dressed said in a statement that Refined Capital Partners' investment in the company marks a “new chapter” for the womenswear brand, “...
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John Lewis unveils fashion collaboration with Rixo
British department store John Lewis is launching its biggest fashion collaboration to date with London-based womenswear brand Rixo this autumn, as it continues to strengthen its premium fashion credentials and support British design talent. The 44-piece John Lewis x Rixo vintage-inspired collection will launch on October 22, spanning apparel,...
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Bugaboo unveils collaboration with Stella McCartney
British designer Stella McCartney is teaming up with Dutch premium stroller brand Bugaboo in a multi-year partnership to reimagine “luxury parenting essentials” centred on “conscious design, self-expression and future-focused innovation”. The partnership will launch globally in September with a special-edition stroller and accessories featuring...
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LFW SS27: BFC announces provisional schedule
The spring/summer 2027 edition of London Fashion Week, scheduled to take place from September 17 to 21, will be anchored by the return of Alexander McQueen and Mulberry. The British Fashion Council, led by chief executive Laura Weir, has announced that the provisional schedule for the September showcase will see Alexander McQueen’s creative...
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Arab Fashion Council names new chairwoman
The Arab Fashion Council (AFC), which represents and governs fashion across the 22 nations of the Arab League, has appointed Amina Taher as its new chairwoman, as it looks to usher in a new era for fashion design in the region. Taher brings more than two decades of leadership across aviation, fintech, media and sport to the role, as she held...
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Hammitt appoints first chief digital officer
Los Angeles-based luxury handbag brand Hammitt has tapped Kyle Brucculeri to lead digital strategy, e-commerce platform, customer experience and technology roadmap as its first chief digital officer. In a statement, Hammitt said the appointment would continue to support the company’s investment in digital innovation and long-term omnichannel...
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Roksanda names former Stella McCartney creative as head of design
London-based fashion label Roksanda, founded by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilinčić, has appointed Simon Valer Dacsef as head of design. Dacsef joins Roksanda from British luxury fashion label Stella McCartney, where he was head of flou. Before that, he worked at JW Anderson as senior womenswear designer from June 2021 to October 2025, and...
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Lululemon opens one million square foot distribution centre
Canadian activewear brand Lululemon has opened a state-of-the-art, one million-square-foot distribution centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, to strengthen its North American e-commerce fulfilment capabilities. The distribution centre, in partnership with Element Logic, features one of the largest AutoStore-enabled facilities in North America,...
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Nike launches running collection with Keely Hodgkinson
Keely Hodgkinson, one of the stars of Team GB’s athletics squad, has collaborated with sportswear giant Nike on her first signature athlete pack. The middle-distance champion, who won the 800-metre gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has designed a collection of apparel and footwear that reflects her “elegant style” and offers elevated...
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La Perla Atelier names Alessio Vannetti as new CEO
Luxury lingerie brand La Perla Atelier has appointed former Gucci and Valentino executive Alessio Vannetti as its new chief executive, as part of the brand’s ongoing relaunch strategy under new owners Kristen and Peter Kern. In a statement, La Perla said that Vannetti will join the company on September 1, while Paolo Vannucchi, who has served as...
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