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.
Labels to Watch: 5 Brands debuting on the Scoop fair floor this season
Scoop is just hours away from opening its doors for the SS26 season. The contemporary fashion event, which considers itself more of a showroom than a trade show, is making big steps for this edition, namely in the form of a new, larger venue: Olympia National Kensington. Following the theme, ‘The Magical Summer of Love’, the fair, spanning July...
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Collaboration, connection, and credibility: Source Fashion marks record growth with global and local momentum
Source Fashion closed the doors of its new, larger home of Olympia London yesterday, marking the end of what the event said was a “record-breaking show”. According to preliminary figures, footfall was up 51 percent year-on-year, as buyers from both local and global fashion players descended on the event to meet and network with international...
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Converse names Nike veteran as new CEO
The president and chief executive officer of Converse, Jared Carver, has announced his departure from the footwear brand. He will be succeeded by Aaron Cain, a veteran at Converse’s parent company Nike. This is according to an internal memo, which was originally seen and reported on by Bloomberg and Reuters. FashionUnited has contacted Nike and...
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Next opens first store with FatFace concession
Next is doubling down on its “one-stop shop” concept with the opening of a new flagship store housing its first-ever FatFace concession. Located at Lakeside Shopping Centre, the 83,000 square foot store offers all key departments, from womenswear to home, as well as dedicated spaces for Bath & Body works and Costa Coffee. Its additional...
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Princess Polly becomes B Corp certified
Princess Polly has secured a B Corp certification, recognising the Australian-US fashion label for “its commitment to making a positive difference in its communities and the fashion industry”. After a two-year evaluation process, the company, owned by A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp, has been determined to have met the standards of social and...
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Mulberry secures 20 million pound fundraising as full year sales take hit
Mulberry has confirmed a 20 million pound fundraising and Retail Offer as sales for the British accessory brand continued to slip in fiscal year 2025. The company conducted the fundraising by way of subscriptions for 20 million new convertible loan notes of one pound each, backed by its two major shareholders, Chalice Limited and Frasers Group....
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Perfect Moment named in lawsuit, investor accused of sexual assault
Perfect Moment has been named as one of a number of defendants in a new lawsuit filed by the French skiwear brand’s former public relations consultant, Amanda Archer. While the brand itself has been accused of breaching contractual agreements in the 65-page filing, Archer has also brought allegations of sexual assault, battery and harassment...
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Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter to open first consumer-facing pop-up in the Hamptons
On the back of their takeover, Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter are set to explore a new realm. The luxury e-tailers are venturing into physical retail with their first-ever public facing pop-up. Running from July 16 to 20, the store will be located in the Hamptons and hosted by furniture showroom Wyeth in Sagaponack. Dubbed ‘Summer in the Hamptons’,...
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Club L London launches localised German website
Club L London is continuing on its path of expansion with the launch of its first dedicated German-language website. The decision to open the localised platform comes amid increased demand for the British brand within the country itself and throughout the DACH region. The company said it has experienced a period of “exceptional international...
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Vuori taps former Fabletics executive as global president
Californian activewear brand Vuori has named Ashley Kechter its new global president. She joins the company from Fabletics, where she had served as global brand president for over two years. Her appointment was announced via Vuori’s LinkedIn page, where it was also revealed that Edward Lee would assume the role of chief legal officer and...
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