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.
Fabletics ventures into denim for first time with new collection
Fabletics is venturing into a new category for the first time in response to heightened customer demand. The US activewear brand has unveiled its first denim collection, offering looks that intend to serve as an extension of its focus on comfort and fit. To create the line, Fabletics partnered with denim expert Benjamin Talley Smith, who aided...
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New Netflix documentary explores link between microplastics and health concerns
Netflix is set to drop a new documentary detailing the potential link between microplastics and associated chemicals to fertility decline and long-term health risks. Due to premiere March 16, ‘The Plastic Detox’ will dive into the various ways plastic products have been embedded into everyday life and will investigate whether changing daily...
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SMI readies annual roundtable event: What to know
The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is preparing for its annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition event, set to take place over two days at Hampton Court Palace. From March 11, the organisation, founded by King Charles III, is bringing together “hundreds of global CEOs, international delegations and innovators” with the goal of accelerating the...
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Carolina Herrera backs 30th edition of CFDA Scholarship Programme
US luxury label Carolina Herrera has partnered with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to support the 30th anniversary edition of the organisation’s scholarship programme. The brand announced the partnership on Instagram, where it revealed, together with the CFDA Women in Design Scholarship, that two Bachelor of Fine Arts fashion...
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CaaStle founder pleads guilty in 300 million dollar fraud case
Christine Hunsicker, the founder and former chief executive officer of CaaStle, has pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud. As part of the plea, Hunsicker has agreed to offload nearly 300 million dollars in proceeds from a scheme intended to defraud investors of both CaaStle and her related business venture, P180. In a statement, United...
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Digital tools are helping to reshape opportunities for women in fashion manufacturing
Digital transformation is beginning to change the shape of careers in fashion manufacturing, opening new pathways for women and helping modernise how the sector operates. Insights gathered by Made Smarter Yorkshire, the UK’s industrial digitalisation programme, highlight how technology adoption and leadership development are helping widen access...
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AAFA adds Fabletics president to board, New Balance CEO becomes chair
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has named a slew of new members to its board of directors as part of a wider leadership renewal. In addition, Joe Preston, the chief executive officer and president of New Balance, has been named chair, succeeding Halide Alagöz, Ralph Lauren’s chief product and merchandising officer. Among the...
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CHIC Shanghai to welcome over 1,000 exhibitors for Spring 2026 edition
CHIC Spring 2026 is readying itself for the upcoming edition, where 1,091 exhibitors will be taking to Shanghai’s National Exhibition & Convention Centre to display to global trade visitors. The event is due to take place March 11 to 13. Throughout the 117,200 square metres of space, the trade fair is expecting an audience of over 160,000. In...
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Television Academy bans fur on the Emmy red carpet
Fur will no longer be allowed on the Emmy red carpet. The Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT) has announced that the Television Academy will be enacting a fur-free rule across the red carpets of all its ceremonies. This includes the Creative Arts Emmy Awards and the Primetime Emmy Awards telecast. For 2026 editions, invitations to each...
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Saks Global to close 15 more stores as it nears end of footprint optimisation efforts
Saks Global has confirmed a further 15 store closures as it continues to enact a restructuring plan associated with ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The luxury retail group is due to close 12 additional Saks Fifth Avenue stores and three Neiman Marcus locations. This latest round of closures follows a first phase initiated in February, when eight...
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