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.
Christelle Kocher debuts Levi’s collaboration at Paris Haute Couture Week
American denim brand Levi’s has debuted a collaboration with Christelle Kocher, artistic director of Maison Lemarié, during Paris Haute Couture Week, designed to showcase “a radical reinterpretation of denim”. The 10-piece collection reimagines American denim through “the lens of French couture savoir-faire,” explains Levi’s in the press...
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Whering secures funding from Ebay Ventures and Google AI Futures
Wardrobe styling app Whering has raised 7 million US dollars in funding led by Ebay Ventures and Google AI Futures Fund, as it surpasses 10 million users globally. The London-based start-up, which launched in 2021 and was inspired by the iconic virtual wardrobe in the movie ‘Clueless,’ helps people create outfits from clothing and accessories...
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Gabriela Hearst designs Goodwood jockey silks
Goodwood Racecourse has tapped Gabriela Hearst to design the jockey silks for this year's Markel Magnolia Cup, following in the footsteps of Vivienne Westwood, Sarah Burton, Roksanda Ilincic and Mary Katrantzou. Hearst has designed 12 bespoke prints for the competitors in the annual charity race, which brings together amateur female jockeys for...
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British Footwear Development Trust opens 2026 grant programme
The British Footwear Development Trust (BFDT), a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the UK footwear industry, has opened applications for its 2026 Education and Training Grant programme. The initiative, now in its fourth year, aims to support individuals and businesses across the UK footwear industry in accessing professional...
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Birkenstock unveils collaboration with Repetto
German footwear brand Birkenstock is taking on the ongoing ‘balletcore’ trend with a collaboration with heritage French footwear brand Repetto, as part of its Paris-based special projects line, Birkenstock 1774. The three-piece Birkenstock x Repetto collection will launch on July 16, and three Birkenstock styles reinterpreted through Repetto’s “...
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First Look: FitFlop unveils collaboration with Pantone
British footwear brand FitFlop, known for its biomechanically engineered comfort-led shoes, has unveiled a collaboration with colour experts Pantone in an exploration into “how colour shapes the way we feel, move and experience footwear”. At the heart of the two-part collaboration is the question: “What if colour could change how comfort feels?”...
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LCF graduate Pranav Sudhir wins Portuguese Footwear and Accessories Design Award
The Portuguese Footwear Association (APICCAPS), in collaboration with the London College of Fashion, UAL, has named Pranav Sudhir from LCF as the winner of the second edition of the Portuguese Footwear and Accessories Design Award. The award, designed to nurture emerging talent across both footwear and accessories design, was awarded to Sudhir,...
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Revo appoints CACI’s Dan Parr as chair
Revo, which represents retail and leisure locations across the UK, has appointed Dan Parr as chair of its executive board, with Stuart Harris as vice chair. Parr, who was previously vice chair, serves as senior vice president at CACI, the Consumer and Market Intelligence specialists, and brings “extensive industry expertise” and “market...
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Garage to open largest flagship store in New York City
Canadian fashion retailer Garage is continuing its international expansion with plans to open its largest, “most immersive” retail flagship to date in New York City’s Flatiron District. The Montréal-born brand said in a statement that it has secured a 9,500-square-foot, multi-level corner location at Fifth Avenue and East 21st Street, and...
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Mytheresa launches bespoke mobile boutique experience
Luxury multi-brand retailer Mytheresa is bringing its curation and client service directly to its consumers in the Hamptons with a mobile bespoke retail experience for the summer as it reimagines the traditional storefront through a more personal, experience-led approach to luxury retail. The ‘Mytheresa Out East’ customised Airstream mobile...
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