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.
Paul Smith launches collaboration with Gabriela Hearst
British designer Paul Smith has launched a limited-edition collection with his friend, Gabriela Hearst, centred around their “shared sensibility around craft and design”. The collaboration is described as having been “developed organically from a mutual passion for craftmanship and tailoring,” drawing on their longstanding friendship, love of...
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Eco Age calls for brands to label "forever chemicals" on clothing
Eco Age, the sustainable fashion platform and communications agency, is calling on UK and EU regulators to pass legislation to ensure that PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” are labelled on clothing and textile products on physical hang tags and on digital product listings. As PFAS regulation...
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Lacoste elevating collaboration with Roland-Garros for 2026
French sports and lifestyle brand Lacoste is deepening its relationship with the tennis Grand Slam tournament Roland-Garros for 2026 with a co-branded collection and a new Club Lacoste concept. In a statement, Lacoste said the collaboration with Roland-Garros is a “meeting point between sport and culture,” and will include a co-branded...
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Licensed merchandise reports continued growth in 2025
Global sales of licensed merchandise and services increased by 5.45 percent in 2025 to reach 389.8 billion US dollars, outpacing the broader global retail market, which grew nominally by 4.52 percent, according to a new report from Licensing International, the trade organisation for the global licensing industry. The ‘2026 Global Licensing...
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Government launches new high street crime unit
The UK government has unveiled a 20-million-pound crackdown on organised crime gangs operating across Britain’s high streets, as part of a major police offensive to tackle “dodgy shops,” as well as criminal activity towards retail stores. The new High Street Organised Crime Unit brings together government departments, policing partners, and...
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Lee unveils collaboration with Kacey Musgraves for Walmart
American denim brand Lee, part of Kontoor Brands, has unveiled its first celebrity collaboration designed with eight-time Grammy Award winner Kacey Musgraves exclusively for Walmart, with all pieces priced under 50 US dollars. The 100-plus-piece collection is named Kacey Lee, after Musgraves’ first and middle names, and spans men’s and women’s...
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Calvin Klein unveils capsule collection with Jung Kook
American designer brand Calvin Klein, part of PVH Corp., has unveiled a limited-edition capsule collection with South Korean singer/songwriter Jung Kook, the youngest member of K-pop group BTS. The move marks Jung Kook’s first-ever fashion collaboration and builds on his existing relationship with Calvin Klein, as he has been a global brand...
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Leny secures first retail partnership with Selfridges
British womenswear brand Leny, founded in 2025 by Central Saint Martins graduate Isabella Hoelk, has secured its first retail partnership, launching in-store at Selfridges in London and online. Launched with a clear vision of creating versatile wardrobe staples for the modern urban woman, Leny has become known for its minimalist and feminine...
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Gap unveils football-inspired collection with Ouigi Theodore
Gap is the latest retailer to get football fever ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, unveiling two limited-edition, football-inspired collections, with one designed in collaboration with The Brooklyn Circus founder, Ouigi Theodore. The OuiGap collection launches on May 29 and features an elevated, football-inspired apparel and accessories...
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Kat Maconie to open in Dubai Mall in June
British footwear and accessories brand Kat Maconie, known for its maximalist aesthetic and architectural silhouettes, is expanding its retail footprint with a new boutique in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. London-based Kat Maconie, which currently operates two permanent standalone flagship stores in London, UK, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, has...
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