Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Lauren McDavid launches premium fanwear label
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Interior designer Lauren McDavid, the wife of NHL star Connor McDavid, has launched a premium apparel brand ‘Sports Club Atelier,’ which aims to “elevate sportswear into wearable memorabilia”. On the brand’s Instagram, McDavid states that Sports Club Atelier was launched to redefine sportswear “by blending high fashion with fandom to create...
Boots reveal biggest beauty trends of 2024
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K-beauty, blusher, hyaluronic acid and bespoke haircare are among the most in-demand products across beauty and wellness in 2024, according to British retailer Boots. As the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, Boots stocks more than 600 healthcare brands and over 500 beauty brands, and it has analysed search and sales data from across the...
Wood Wood targeting its "next chapter" with new creative team
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Scandinavian fashion and lifestyle brand Wood Wood, which was acquired by Danish conglomerate DK Company in April after the brand fell into insolvency in 2023, resulting in store closures in London and Berlin, is looking to expand its presence across international markets “in the coming years”. In a statement, the Copenhagen-based brand said it...
Represent unveils debut womenswear collection in collaboration with Puma
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British streetwear brand Represent has launched its debut womenswear collection as part of its collaboration with sportswear giant Puma. The launch is Represents biggest performance wear collaboration to date for its 247 line and features the brand’s first-ever womenswear clothing, including its first sports bra and women's trainer, which is...
Puig and Charlotte Tilbury extend partnership
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Spanish fashion and beauty group Puig has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with British cosmetics and fragrance brand Charlotte Tilbury. Puig, which acquired a majority stake in Charlotte Tilbury Limited in 2020, said that under the terms of the renewed partnership, Charlotte Tilbury will retain a minority stake in her...
H&M Group invests in technology platform Voyado
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Fashion giant H&M Group has acquired a minority stake in Swedish-founded retail technology platform Voyado, which empowers retailers, e-commerce businesses, and brands to build long-lasting customer relationships. In a statement, Voyado, which drives profitable sales by optimising e-commerce, creating personalised customer experiences, and...
Marquee Brands names Authentic executive as chief marketing officer
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Marquee Brands, a brand owner, licensor, marketer, and media company, has named former Authentic executive Natasha Fishman its chief marketing officer. Described as a “seasoned marketing and communications executive and visionary leader,” Fishman will Marquee Brands’ global marketing, creative and corporate communications teams. Heath Golden,...
Cambridge Satchel targeting triple revenue growth within two years
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French group Chargeurs, which acquired Cambridge Satchel in 2022, is looking to scale operations for the British accessories brand internationally as it looks to triple the brand’s revenue within the next two years. In a statement, Chargeurs describes Cambridge Satchel as “a brand on the rise,” after achieving successful growth since it took...
Swarovski returns to Regent Street in London
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Austrian-based crystal company Swarovski has opened its ninth store in London, returning to Regent Street with a new ‘Wonderlux’ boutique. Located at 122 Regent Street, the new 1,500-square-foot boutique spans three floors and showcases what the brand describes as its “most luxurious rendition” of its ‘WonderLux’ retail concept in an elegant...
Head expanding into golf apparel
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Sportswear and equipment brand Head, known as a leader in tennis, is stepping onto the golf course with its first golf apparel collection for men and women. The line has been designed by Ka Ho Kam, creative director at Head, to meet the needs of the “modern golfer” with a fusion of style, performance and sustainability, offering various capsule...