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.
Keir Starmer resigns as UK prime minister
Keir Starmer has resigned as the UK’s prime minister just two years after his appointment. The politician, who is also stepping down as head of the Labour Party, had faced heightened scrutiny over his leadership following various scandals and criticism over certain policies, resulting in a significant loss of support for party members. Starmer...
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What to know about CIFF’s 10 Corso Como activation
Milan Fashion Week Men's is officially underway, and with it comes the unveiling of a major partnership with a Danish trade show giant and Milanese concept retailer. The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) confirmed plans to expand activity beyond the borders of Denmark earlier this year, after partnering with 10 Corso Como for its...
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Westfield asks Central Saint Martins students to design future of retail destinations
Shopping centre giant Westfield has turned to students of UAL’s Central Saint Martins (CSM) to explore the future of retail and mixed-use destinations. In a seven week programme running between April and June 2026, Westfield worked with around 40 postgraduates from the MA Innovation Management course to develop concepts responding to emerging...
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Reformation reportedly preparing for IPO filing
LA-based womenswear brand Reformation is believed to be preparing to confidentially file an initial public offering (IPO) in the coming week, with plans to potentially go public in July, according to the Wall Street Journal. Reports suggest that the company has been mulling an IPO for years, with rumours of such discussions spanning as far back...
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Biomaterials firm Ponda named Innovator of the Year at Pride in Our Planet Awards
Ponda, a biomaterials company specialising in plant-based insulation and peatland restoration, has been named Innovator of the Year at the inaugural Pride in Our Planet Awards. The award was presented at The Conduit in London on June 18, where a ceremony celebrated the unsung climate and nature heroes shifting climate challenges from abstract to...
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Winners of inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards unveiled
The winners of the inaugural Miss Sixty Future Denim Lab Awards have been revealed. The initiative, held in collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL), Central Saint Martins (CSM), looks to acknowledge emerging names in circular denim design and research. The Miss Sixty Future Denim Discovery Prize has been awarded to MA Fashion...
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EssilorLuxottica heir reportedly seeking larger stake in family holding company
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, an heir to Ray-Ban parent company EssilorLuxottica, is believed to be seeking expanded influence over the eyewear conglomerate's holding company as the future of the empire's ownership structure comes into question. According to Reuters, the 31-year-old executive, who serves as chief strategy officer at...
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Reju joins Recycling Europe’s textile branch
Reju has joined Recycling Europe as the organisation’s newest partner. The textile-to-textile recycling firm is now part of the Recycling Europe Textiles branch, underlining what it says is a commitment to advancing textile circularity and supporting recycled materials markets. In a statement, Reju’s chief executive officer, Patrik Frisk, said:...
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US-Iran talks delayed as fashion industry watches Hormuz shipping developments
Plans for a new round of US-Iran talks have been postponed after US vice president JD Vance delayed a scheduled visit to Switzerland, slowing progress on the implementation of a recently signed ceasefire agreement. The talks were due to focus on the next phase of a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed earlier this week, which...
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Drake’s OVO label faces lawsuit, Authentic reportedly eyeing stake acquisition
October’s Very Own (OVO), the lifestyle and apparel label co-founded by rapper Drake, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of partial debt repayments and contractual breaches. The claims have been made by A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital, which said despite previous attempts to resolve legal issues, it now sought to enforce its rights and protect...
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