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.
Strathberry secures growth investment to accelerate global expansion, preps New York store
Scottish luxury leather brand Strathberry has secured growth investment from Soho Square Capital to support its next phase of international expansion, with a particular focus on North America. The investment marks Soho Square Capital’s first deal from its Partnership Capital Fund II and represents the second funding partnership for Strathberry,...
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What to know: Why is Patagonia suing Trump over Utah’s national monuments?
Patagonia has joined a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s decision to reduce two national monuments in Utah, arguing that the move threatens public land protections, Tribal sovereignty and areas of environmental and cultural importance. The outdoor clothing brand announced the lawsuit on September 2, challenging President Donald...
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Mulberry’s LFW return puts Britishness back at the heart of its revival
Christopher Kane’s debut for Mulberry will bring the British luxury house back to the London runway for the first time in years, as its turnaround strategy enters a new phase focused on brand desirability, ready-to-wear and British identity. The label will be returning to London Fashion Week for a show on September 20, where Kane is expected to...
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Harvey Nichols creditors face uncertain recovery after administration
The main trading company of British department store Harvey Nichols owed an estimated 270.5 million pounds to unsecured creditors when it entered administration last month, with creditors expected to recover only a fraction of the money owed, according to a report from administrators FTI Consulting filed with the UK's Companies House. The...
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British brands to join ISPO Amsterdam at new OTS Village
A cohort of British outdoor brands are set to join the upcoming edition of ISPO, a sports and outdoor lifestyle fair, which will be taking place in Amsterdam for the first time this November. A total of 11 brands will come together at the newly created OTS Village, which is being collectively organised by the Outdoor Industries Association...
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Very Group sale scrapped as bidders decline two billion pound asking price
The potential sale of British online retailer Very Group is reportedly close to being scrapped after prospective buyers declined to meet the two billion pound asking price. According to Sky News, Carlyle Group, which took control of Very following a financial restructuring last year, is expected to remain the retailer’s owner for the foreseeable...
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AllSaints unveils new brand identity under Aaron Esh
British fashion brand AllSaints has unveiled a new brand identity under the creative direction of London designer Aaron Esh, alongside the launch of its autumn/winter 2026 collection. The move is the first major creative expression of Esh, following his appointment as chief creative officer in October 2025. Esh oversees the brand’s design,...
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Poundland owner reportedly launches sale process just year after takeover
Poundland’s owner Gordon Brothers has reportedly launched a formal sale process for the budget retailer and is accelerating the search ahead of the Christmas trading period, a report by Sky News has suggested. Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), which was appointed by Gordon Brothers in August, is said to have begun contact prospective buyers, with initial...
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ASA upholds complaint against Sports Direct over RRP claim
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Sports Direct over the use of a recommended retail price (RRP), as the retailer's parent company Frasers Group continues to challenge the regulator’s approach to price comparisons. The ruling relates to a Puma Women’s Zipped Baselayer Top advertised on the Sports...
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Ulla Johnson opens first standalone store outside US in London
New York-based womenswear brand Ulla Johnson has opened its first standalone retail destination outside the US at 150 Sloane Street in London. The opening marks a further step in the brand’s international expansion, following its first UK retail presence through a dedicated shop-in-shop at Harrods that opened in 2025. The UK has since become...
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