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.
Depop launches campaign designed to reframe resale as ‘practical personal economy’
A new US campaign launched by Depop is aiming to reposition resale as a “practical personal economy”, urging consumers to see the sector as a means to support everyday life. Dubbed ‘Depoponomics’, the campaign looks to spotlight how customers are funding personal expenses through their personal style. Video director Dave Meyers oversaw the...
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Topshop to return to UK high streets through John Lewis partnership
Topshop is continuing its rollout, this time with a physical return to the high street through a new partnership with John Lewis. The label has been introduced to 32 of the department store chain’s locations, building on a broader expansion to John Lewis’ fashion category. While Topshop itself has relaunched at all the aforementioned stores, its...
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Hilco to oversee competitive sale process of Francesca’s, ‘robust’ interest reported
A sale process for the assets of womenswear retail chain Francesca’s has been launched, with advisors already reporting “robust” interest in the brand. Hilco Global has been appointed as the asset disposition consultant for Francesca’s Acquisition, LLC and its debtor affiliates following a stalking horse agreement with Stand Out For Good, Inc....
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Debenhams confirms plans for 35 million pound fundraise
Debenhams Group has confirmed that it is preparing for an equity fundraise amounting to around 35 million pounds as it seeks to build up additional liquidity and the “optimal capital structure”. Chief executive Dan Finley, co-founder Mahmud Kamani, and non-executive director Iain McDonald are set to take part in the fundraise, participating at...
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NYFW: Rachel Scott unveils vision for Proenza Schouler
When Rachel Scott was appointed to the creative helm of Proenza Schouler last year, founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez were eager for their brand to enter a new chapter. As the designer duo moved on to Loewe, they left Schouler in the hands of Scott, a Jamaican-American designer through whom they saw an opportunity to bring a “global...
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Cult Gaia debuts at NYFW with menswear
This season of New York Fashion Week has been defined by notable runway debuts, pointing at somewhat of a revival for the Big Apple’s industry, which has struggled in the backdrop of its global counterparts in Paris and Milan. Among the names taking to the event for the first time was Cult Gaia, an intrinsically LA brand that draws on the past...
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Russell & Bromley losses amounted to 12.1 million pounds ahead of administration
A new report by the administrators of Russell & Bromley has detailed the extent of the footwear brand’s distress ahead of its descent into administration. According to the filing made with the UK’s Companies House, the brand’s EBITDA loss amounted to 12.1 million pounds in the 11 months to November 2025, widening from seven million pounds in the...
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Debenhams partners with PayPal on AI shopping assistance
Debenhams Group is accelerating its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through a new partnership with PayPal. The payment provider will be working with Debenhams on implementing an AI-powered shopping assistant that will allow customers to receive personalised recommendations and check out all through PayPal’s app. Through the partnership,...
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In Pictures: 7 For All Mankind makes NYFW debut with Nicola Brognano
Denim specialist 7 For All Mankind took to the New York Fashion Week runway for the first time this season, offering up a refreshed direction under the guidance of its new creative director, Nicola Brognano. Brognano’s appointment was announced towards the end of last year. The Italian designer, who previously helmed Blumarine, was tasked with...
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Mango Man partners with Savile Row tailor as menswear flourishes
Spanish fashion giant Mango Man is elevating its menswear line through a new partnership with Savile Row tailor Richard James. The collaboration intends to reinforce Mango’s positioning in the premium segment, a press release said, building on an ongoing strategic cooperation with global tailoring ateliers. ‘The Sartorial Journey’ initially...
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