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.
GFA confirms development of sequel to ‘Fashion Redressed’ film series
Ahead of its upcoming forum on June 3, Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has confirmed that it is working on the development of a sequel to its ‘Fashion Redressed’ film series. The project is to be produced by BBC StoryWorks, which will also work with selected partners to create “human-centric pieces of branded content for the campaign”. Set to go...
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In celebration of Earth Day: A rundown of some major eco-fashion milestones
Earth Day has officially landed and, among the complexities of the current economic and environmental climate, it seems the event has never been more important. This year’s theme, ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, emphasises that while further putting a core focus on renewable energy. Organisers of the event are thus calling for global renewable energy...
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Represent and investment firm True name Kenny Wilson as chair
British luxury brand Represent is continuing its global expansion strategy. In the label’s latest move, it has appointed Kenny Wilson as chair and non-executive director alongside its strategic partner, investment firm True. Wilson brings to the role 35 years of experience in various global brands, including Levi’s and Cath Kidston, where he...
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Institute of Digital Fashion launches first creators fund
The Institute of Digital Fashion (IoDF) has launched its first financial support programme for next-generation creatives as it looks to help promising individuals navigate the current complexities of the present economy. Designed to be an open call to individuals creating in any media and format, the ‘IoDF Creators Fund’ intends to “break down...
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Attest: Consumer spending on clothing declines over six months
A new survey by consumer research firm Attest has found a decline in spending on clothing, shoes and accessories among UK consumers over the most recent six month period. In the platform's latest UK Spending Trends Report for 2025, Attest addressed the question of whether financial uncertainty was causing shoppers to hold off from making...
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Topshop hints at possible return to retail in summer
As a potential relaunch date for the British fashion brand Topshop is slowly being narrowed down, a new post on the label’s official Instagram has suggested that a physical presence may also be on the cards. Over three videos via the platform, Topshop suggested it will “see you IRL [in real life, ed.] in August”. The posts were made in a similar...
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Frank and Oak brings forward US store closures amid tariff ‘uncertainty’
Canadian retailer Frank and Oak has confirmed plans to close all of its stores across the US as part of an ongoing liquidation process. In a statement on its website, the company said operations in the region will shutter by the end of April 2025. This is an earlier date than planned. According to Frank and Oak, the shuttering “was moved up due...
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Marks & Spencer to invest 90 million pounds in London store estate
British department store Marks & Spencer has said it is preparing to invest 90 million pounds into its London retail network in what would be the second round of funding the company has injected into the region. Among the plans, the retailer revealed it is set to open 17 “new and improved stores” across this year and the next, all pending...
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Weekly footfall remains flat in lead up to Easter yet surpasses 2024 levels
Footfall over the week from April 13 to 20 remained entirely flat in comparison to the week prior, according to new data from MRI Software. However, compared to the week leading up to Easter in 2024, which came at the earlier date of March 24 to 30, activity across shopping destinations was noticeably higher. While on a weekly basis, high...
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Beyond the rack: How Onefifteen’s buyer is shaping its lifestyle-driven vision in Taiwan
In the heart of Taipei’s Da’an district, the flagship store of Onefifteen exists as somewhat of a florally-infused oasis within a metropolitan backdrop. The luxury multibrand retailer sits in the foundations of a historic 1950s building, renovated to both retain its background and modernise this antiquity for a string of dedicated consumers that...
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