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.
Influencer ordered to pay LVMH brands over sale of fake designer products
British content creator Georgia Aldridge has been ordered to pay 213,000 pounds to a number of LVMH-owned brands after the UK’s High Court ruled that she sold fake luxury goods to social media followers. Aldridge is required to fork out the hefty sum to the likes of Fendi, Loewe, Dior and Celine, which had collectively accused the influencer and...
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UK enforces FCA regulations on Buy Now, Pay Later sector
Consumers using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services will now be covered by the same regulatory protections as other forms of consumer credit after new rules have come into force by the UK government on July 15. The changes place BNPL providers, including Klarna, PayPal and Clearpay, under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)....
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Re&Up secures B Corp certification
Re&Up has become a certified B Corporation, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts to scale textile-to-textile recycling while meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. The Eindhoven-based company develops recycled cotton fibres and polyester chips from end-of-life textile waste...
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Shein executive chairman to reportedly exit ahead of IPO
Donald Tang, the executive chairman of Shein, is reportedly due to step down as the Chinese e-tail giant nears the end of its IPO process. According to Reuters, which cited sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Shein’s founder and CEO Sky Xu will take up the position of chairman. The media outlet said Tang would continue to work alongside...
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Frasers Group reportedly allowed to bid on Harvey Nichols
British retail giant Frasers Group has been given the green light to place a bid on the ailing luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols. The Sports Direct owner had previously demanded access to the sale process, yet its interest was contested by brands selling through the department store chain that had raised concerns over the potential takeover....
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Source Fashion: UK manufacturing gains, long-term sourcing shift, new pavilions
Source Fashion has wrapped what was its largest edition to date following a change in location to Excel London, where the fair could adopt a significantly expanded format to house global manufacturers, UK suppliers and fashion buyers. New Sri Lanka and Jordan pavilions confirmed for January 2027 The three-day event brought together 305...
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Asos launches Arrange Bespoke series with emerging designer collaboration
Asos has launched Arrange Bespoke, a new collaboration series designed to bring emerging creative talent into its elevated occasionwear label Arrange. The initiative debuted during Paris Haute Couture Week with a hand-crafted dress created by Central Saint Martins student Johannes Warnke. Developed alongside the Arrange design team, the piece...
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Manchester Fashion Week te return with expanded programme, launches C.T.E.M. Fashion Collective
Manchester Fashion Week has unveiled its biggest programme to date for September 9 to 12, alongside the launch of C.T.E.M. Fashion Collective, a new non-profit initiative designed to create year-round opportunities for emerging designers, students and young creatives. The expanded event will take place across multiple venues in Manchester's St....
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Make it British trade show to return in 2027 after seven-year break
Make it British is bringing back its trade show Make it British Live! in January 2027, following a seven-year absence. The two-day event will take place in London on 12 and 13 January 2027, with the venue and further details set to be announced in August. The event aims to reconnect brands, designers and buyers with manufacturers across the UK...
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Carin Rodebjer returns as creative director of namesake brand ahead of UK expansion
New York-born fashion label Rodebjer has announced the return of founder Carin Rodebjer as creative director, alongside plans to expand its presence in the UK as part of a broader international growth strategy. The move marks a new chapter for the brand, with the autumn/winter 2026 collection introducing renewed creative direction, while the...
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