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.
Exclusive: Paraiso Miami Swim Week gears up for 21st edition amid swimwear showdown
Miami Swim Week is swiftly rolling round, with the Magic City once again deep in preparations for the annual event. Set to take place from May 28 to June 1, 2025, the swim week is preparing for what is to be another scorching pre-summer party, this time with some new additions to the sun soaked agenda. Paraiso Miami Swim Week, one of the leading...
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What to know about the 2025 Met Gala: ‘Tailoring Black Style’
The first Monday of May is almost upon us, and with it, designers, public figures and their stylists will be deep in preparations for one of the biggest fashion events of the year: the Met Gala. On the back of last year’s more florally-infused theme, ‘A Garden in Time’, this year, guests face the challenge of incorporating an important aspect of...
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New York Fashion Week's new partner KFN outlines plan to uplift event
KFN, a strategic partnership created by KF Fashion and N4xT, has outlined phase one of an initiative intended to bolster the presence of New York Fashion Week. The plan was revealed during an industry event attended by designers associated with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and various media, which then reported on the news....
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Carhartt appoints Todd Corley to expanded role of chief people and impact officer
Workwear brand Carhartt has promoted Todd Corley to the expanded role of chief people and impact officer. Corley had previously been serving as the label’s senior VP, inclusion, sustainability and community, a role in which he was tasked with leading Carhartt’s “purpose-driven culture across the global enterprise”, his LinkedIn states. Now, in...
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Former Burberry creative director Riccardo Tisci accused of sexual assault
Riccardo Tisci is facing allegations of sexual assault. A new lawsuit filed in a New York Supreme Court has claimed that the former creative director to Burberry and Givenchy had drugged and later taken advantage of the defendant, Patrick Cooper, in his New York City apartment. A spokesperson for Tisci has said the allegations are “categorically...
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Trump officially closes de minimis loophole for Chinese goods: What you need to know
The de minimis tax exemption has officially closed for Chinese imports to the US. The loophole has caused much debate in recent years, particularly as experts weigh the possible impact and implications on both companies and consumers if a full halt was enforced. Here is what you need to know… What is the de minimis exemption? De minimis – a...
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Shein pauses London IPO as US tariffs and customs clamp down
Fast fashion giant Shein is believed to have halted plans for its London IPO as uncertainty around tariffs continues to heighten. The company is said to have not renewed contracts with two corporate communications firms that had been brought in to advise on the potential listing, according to The Times. FGS Global and Brunswick had reportedly...
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End. appoints former Trussardi and Givenchy CEO to helm
End. has announced new leadership. The Newcastle-born streetwear retailer has appointed Sebastian Suhl as its new chief executive officer. He will succeed Parker Gunderson, who stepped down from the helm position on May 1. Suhl was appointed after what the company said was a “comprehensive global search”, with his role being “unanimously...
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EssilorLuxottica mulls moving part of production to US in response to tariffs
Eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica is considering moving part of its production to the US in response to the shuffling of tariffs. In a shareholders’ meeting on April 31, attended and reported on by Reuters, the group’s chief executive officer, Francesco Milleri, expressed caution at moving too quickly on the decision, yet noted that once...
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Burberry begins 'straightforward' search for next chairman
British brand Burberry is believed to have begun a more direct search for its next chairman, who will ultimately succeed Gerry Murphy. According to Sky News, the label has started its formal search and is working with headhunters on the process. A precise timeline has not been established, as stated insiders for the media outlet, yet Murphy is...
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