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.
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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UK retail footfall declines as June heatwave keeps shoppers at home
UK retail footfall fell 3.4 percent year-on-year in June as record temperatures deterred shopping trips, according to the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Sensormatic data. High streets recorded the steepest decline, with footfall down 6.2 percent, while shopping centres and retail parks proved more resilient, falling 2.5 percent and 0.3...
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BFC launches ‘Fashion Britain’ programme to coincide with LFW
As part of efforts to decentralise fashion, the British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced a new UK-wide programme to coincide with London Fashion Week in September. Dubbed ‘Fashion Britain’, the initiative involves events across Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh, and brings together retailers, designers and cultural...
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Represent teases first South African store
Represent is set to embark on a new venture into Africa. The British premium label has teased its plans for a flagship store in Cape Town via its social media. In the post, the brand simply states ‘opening soon’ in the caption, with an email plastered on the store’s entry calling for enquiries. The opening date and location have not yet been...
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Exploring the strategic partnership between Scoop and the Italian Trade Agency
Scoop is due to return to its Olympia National home in Kensington, London, with an edition channelling an European flair. Spanning July 19 to 21, the British trade show is honing in on its growing reputation as a UK launchpad for international designers, continuing to emphasise its positioning as a premium destination for emerging talent and...
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Tesco reportedly mulling sale of Eastern European business
Tesco is believed to be considering a sale of its Eastern European business in a deal that would seemingly bring to an end the British supermarket giant’s efforts to establish a global brand. According to the Financial Times, the retailer is working with bankers to explore options for operations in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with...
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