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.
Authentic Brands targets early 2027 IPO
Authentic Brands Group is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in early 2027, with CEO Matt Maddox telling Bloomberg that the company is ready to begin the process. The US-based brand management group, founded by Jamie Salter in 2010, owns or controls a broad portfolio of fashion, retail and entertainment brands, with its...
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BFC announces Fashion Awards 2026 nominees
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the nominees for The Fashion Awards 2026, with the ceremony set to take place on November 30 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The shortlist spans established international fashion houses and emerging British talent, with four categories announced: Designer of the Year, British Womenswear Designer of...
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Authentic names Union Group as Lee operating partner in Mexico
Authentic Brands Group has named Mexican retail and distribution company Union Group as its strategic operating partner for Lee in Mexico, as it prepares to take control of the denim brand following a planned acquisition, expected to close in the second half of 2026. The partnership will oversee Lee’s retail, wholesale and e-commerce operations...
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New York Fashion Week reasserts American identity with focus on local talent and manufacturing
In recent years, New York Fashion Week has found itself at the centre of growing discussion. Much like other major global fashion weeks, namely London, it has faced ongoing scrutiny regarding commercial viability, brand longevity, and overall industry influence, especially as prominent domestic designers began seeking higher-profile platforms...
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London Fashion Week SS27: what to expect from a season of change
The upcoming season of London Fashion Week will usher in a period of newness. New leadership has taken the helm, a new strategy is underway, and new, or in some cases returning, names on the schedule have tongues wagging. Taking place September 17 to 21, the latest edition will also most notably arrive under the British Fashion Council’s newly...
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CFDA announces nominees and honourees for 2026 Fashion Awards
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has announced the nominees and honourees for the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards, presented by Amazon Fashion, recognising leading American designers and creative figures across fashion, media and culture. The awards will take place November 2, 2026, at New York’s American Museum of Natural History,...
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Tom Beckbe secures minority investment from Cox Outdoors
US outdoor apparel and gear brand Tom Beckbe has secured a minority investment from Cox Outdoors to support its next phase of growth. The investment will support the brand’s plans for new retail stores, product development and its conservation initiatives. Its latest store, in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighbourhood, is due to open this month. Founded...
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Acne Studios opens new New York store
Swedish fashion brand Acne Studios has opened a new store in New York City’s Meatpacking District, strengthening its physical retail presence in the US. Located near the High Line and opposite the Whitney Museum of American Art, the new store joins the brand’s existing New York flagship on Greene Street. Designed by creative director Jonny...
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End. launches first own-brand collection
British streetwear retailer End. is launching End. Label, its first full own-brand menswear and womenswear collection, as it looks to build on its positioning as a fashion and lifestyle platform. Launching September 14 online and across End.’s UK flagship stores in London, Newcastle, Manchester and Glasgow, as well as its European flagship in...
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Digital Brands Group secures binding 165 million dollar US apparel programme
US apparel and e-commerce company Digital Brands Group (DBG) says it has secured a binding two-year US programme worth 165 million dollars, covering apparel, footwear and toiletries for 771,481 people re-entering the workforce. The company said the programme has already secured 3.3 million dollars in guaranteed cash flow between September 1 and...
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