Articles by Rachel Douglass
Rachel has been with FashionUnited since mid-2021. Descending from the UK, she moved to the Netherlands in 2014 to attend Amsterdam Fashion Institute, where she studied a BA in International Fashion and Branding with a specialisation in Journalism.
At FashionUnited, Rachel covers daily news, from store openings to acquisitions, alongside which she focuses on research-based stories, interviews and on-the-ground event reporting. Her topics of interest include digital fashion, independent retail and current trends.
In Pictures: Guess Jeans opens first Asian flagship store in Tokyo
Guess Jeans has opened its first Asian flagship store in the fashion-centric neighbourhood of Harajuku, Tokyo. The opening of the four-storey location comes as part of wider expansion plans in Japan, currently being led by director of new business, Nicolai Marciano. To celebrate this next phase of global expansion, a series of local events...
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Fair Harbor co-founders step back, new CEO appointed
The co-founders of B Corp-certified Fair Harbor are taking a step back from their roles, appointing a new leadership to oversee the eco-conscious brand in their stead. On LinkedIn, Jake Danehy, who had helmed Fair Harbor as chief executive officer since founding it in 2014, announced his intention to step back into the role of chairman. In his...
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Shein reportedly files for Hong Kong IPO
Fast fashion giant Shein is believed to have confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong as it looks to pressure UK regulators to approve of a London listing. This is according to sources for the Financial Times (FT), who said the China-founded, Singapore-based company had privately filed a draft prospectus with Hong Kong’s...
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Perfect Moment taps the Netherlands for new European warehouse
Luxury skiwear label Perfect Moment has inaugurated a new European warehouse and distribution centre in the Netherlands as it continues to transform its global logistics capabilities. The French brand said the new facility, operated in partnership with Geodis, will replace its warehouses in the UK and Hong Kong, both of which are due to close as...
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Steve Madden merchandising chief resigns
The chief merchandising officer for footwear brand Steve Madden has resigned from the company. Karla Frieders officially stepped down from the position on June 30, a regulatory filing has revealed. According to a statement, Frieders exited the role “voluntarily”, citing “personal reasons”. The company noted that her departure was not the result...
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Trump extends tariff deadline, imposes reciprocal tariffs on Japan and South Korea
US president Donald Trump has extended his deadline to set certain tariff rates to August 1. A number of new reciprocal tariffs, announced July 7, will also take effect on this date. Trump had initially enacted a freeze on tariff rates lasting 90 days, to July 9. During this time, he opened up discussions with other countries to either agree on...
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Diversifying buyers, shifting priorities: Source Fashion scales up to meet evolving sourcing demands
“We’re still in toddler territory,” Source Fashion director, Suzanne Ellingham, jokingly said when asked about the event’s milestones. Now in its third year, the trade fair is moving into the bigger venue of The Grand Hall in Olympia London. The move reflects the 30 percent year-on-year growth experienced since its inception in 2023. Despite...
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UK government mulls ban of ‘forever chemicals’ in school uniforms
New amendments to the UK’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill could see PFAS – otherwise known as ‘forever chemicals’ – banned from use in school uniforms. The bill is currently in the committee stage in the House of Lords, and intends to introduce new regulation on everything from the cost of uniforms to the number of branded items a school...
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SMCP secures victory in Singapore over share dispute
A Singapore High Court has ruled for a shareholder of SMCP to return its stake in the French luxury group to its majority owners. Dynamic Treasure Group Ltd (DTG) has been ordered to return its 15.5 percent stake in SMCP to European TopSoho (ETS), which had defaulted on its bonds in 2021, passing the majority shareholding to a consortium of...
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Lululemon opens first European airport store
Canadian sportswear giant Lululemon has opened its first store in a European airport as it continues on the path of global expansion. The brand has inaugurated a new location in Heathrow Terminal 5, where a full range of Lululemon leggings, yoga gear and travel-friendly pieces is on offer. The opening of the 103 square metre store intends to...
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