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.
CEO interview: Kapten & Son embarks on UK retail expansion with London store
Kapten & Son is venturing into a new realm. The German travel brand is set to embark on a new flight path in the UK, where it is due to land in London with its first regional flagship store. After achieving success in the retail market of mainland Europe, with stores in Frankfurt, Vienna and Amsterdam, co-founder and chief executive officer,...
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Roberto Cavalli’s parent company confirms brand is not for sale
DAMAC Group, the parent company of Italy’s Roberto Cavalli, has confirmed the brand is not up for sale. Its comment comes in response to media speculation that suggested the company was exploring strategic options for the brand. In a statement shared with FashionUnited on July 31, a spokesperson for the DAMAC Group said: “Since acquiring the...
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KNWLS to debut in Milan where new creative directors define SS26 schedule
London-based label KNWLS will be presenting at Milan Fashion Week for the first time for the spring/summer 2026 season, adding to a schedule that is already defined by notable debuts at top fashion houses. Spanning September 23 to 29, MFW will play host to 55 physical runways and four digital shows. As revealed on the MFW provisional schedule...
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Asos appoints Natasja Laheij as new chair
E-commerce retailer Asos has named Natasja Laheij as its new chair, a role she will take up from the publication of FY25 year end results. She succeeds Jørgen Lindemann, who will step down from the board following a handover period at the end of his current term. Laheij joined the Asos board as an independent non-executive director in April...
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Licensing showdown: PVH and G-III feud escalates over high-stakes legal clash
Tensions between PVH and G-III are escalating. The latest twist in the ongoing dispute between the two US fashion giants: PVH is countersuitng and has filed a motion to dismiss G-III’s lawsuit, doubling down on its insistence that it did not breach a contract, as its disgruntled partner had initially claimed. While hostility between the duo has...
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Next rescues Seraphine from administration, upgrades full year profit guidance
Next is continuing its acquisition spree. The British retail giant has bought maternity brand Seraphine out of administration and, as a result, 95 employees have been made redundant. The deal, valued at 600,000 pounds, includes certain assets of the Seraphine business, including the brand and intellectual property. Next said it intends to “...
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Nigerians lead the way in UK fashion visas according to report
New data has shown that Nigerians make up the majority of accepted British visas in relation to fashion when compared to people from any other country. According to the Telegraph’s analysis of official data, there have been 291 Nigerian applications for fashion visas between 2019 and 2014, the highest number among all countries. This was...
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Kontoor Brands expands roles of two executives, COO to exit
US clothing company Kontoor Brands has expanded the roles for two members of its executive leadership team as its chief operating officer, Tom Waldron, announces his intention to step down. Jenni Broyles will take on the roles of executive vice president, chief commercial officer and global head of brands – the latter being her current position...
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Debenhams Group taps Pinterest for brand awareness campaign
Debenhams Group – formerly Boohoo Group – has turned to image-centric social media platform Pinterest for a new marketing strategy aimed at building brand awareness and boosting customer growth. In what is said to be the first Pinterest campaign launched by a “group brand” in the UK, Debenhams will work with the platform on repositioning the...
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Ted Baker reportedly eyeing return to UK high streets
Following its descent into administration in 2024, British retailer Ted Baker is reportedly set to return to UK high streets next year. After relaunching its website in the region back in November, the brand is now said to be eyeing a store opening in London, planned for early 2026, according to The Sun. The media outlet said no further details...
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