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.
Textile Exchange on its shift to an action-based membership model to drive accountability
As the gap between sustainability goals and industry reality grows, Textile Exchange is shifting from a focus on guidance to one of shared accountability. In an interview with FashionUnited, Sarah Needham, chief engagement and partnerships officer, and Beth Jensen, chief impact officer, discuss the organisation's new action-oriented membership...
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Vancouver Fashion Week gears up for internationally-charged edition
The autumn/winter 2026 edition of Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) is almost here, and with it comes an internationally-fronted schedule bolstered by homegrown talent. Spanning April 8 to 12, VFW is bringing together more than 40 designers from over 10 countries to reflect its “multicultural approach” to fashion week. The decision to maintain a more...
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Inside ThredUp’s pivot: CSO Alon Rotem on redefining resale as a dual-sided platform
Resale is no longer a niche or sustainability-led initiative. It is taking measurable market share from traditional retail, with the global market projected to reach 393 billion dollars by 2030. ThredUp remains one of the sector’s leading players in the US. Here, resale grew at nearly four times a faster rate than the overall apparel market,...
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Saks Global secures 500 million dollars financing to support restructuring
US luxury retailer Saks Global has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with an ad hoc group of senior secured bondholders, securing a commitment for 500 million dollars in exit financing as it prepares to emerge from Chapter 11. The agreement is a key step in the company’s broader restructuring process, with Saks continuing...
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Textile Exchange publishes policies ahead of Materials Matter Standard launch
Textile Exchange has released a comprehensive set of policies providing guidance for certification holders defining the steps required as they move from the organisation's existing standards to its it new Materials Matter Standard. The Transition Policy outlines the actions organisations must take to align with the new standard. The Scope and...
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Switzerland's Sulzer joins Spinnova to advance circular fibre production
Sulzer, a Swiss industrial engineering and manufacturing company, has officially joined Spinnova’s ecosystem to support the availability of the firm's fibre in the textile market. The collaboration expands on Sulzer’s role in Spinnova’s technology development and strengthens the consortium with advanced engineering expertise. Suzler is a major...
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Authentic reportedly eyeing Converse takeover amid Nike divestment speculation
US brand management giant Authentic Brands Group has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Converse should Nike decide to divest the footwear label, according to a Bloomberg report. The media outlet stated that while no formal talks were currently underway, the interest from Authentic, the parent company of brands like Reebok and Champion,...
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Wearable luxury dominates: Farfetch Index on 2026 fashion trends
Farfetch has released its latest index, utilising internal sales data and global search volumes from 2025 to identify the products redefining luxury wardrobes in 2026. The findings highlight a significant market shift toward “wearable luxury”, a reference to items that balance cultural prestige and everyday utility. In footwear, the Adidas Samba...
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Abercrombie & Fitch to open debut Northern Ireland store
Abercrombie & Fitch is set to make its Northern Ireland debut later this year, marking a continued expansion of its UK retail footprint. The brand will open a new store in Belfast’s Victoria Square, bringing its womenswear and menswear collections to the physical market for the first time. The space will reflect Abercrombie & Fitch’s updated...
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Access, creativity, growth: How the BFC 2030 Strategy aims to transform UK fashion
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has released its ‘BFC 2030’ strategy, ‘Access, Creativity, Growth’, a four-year roadmap designed to secure the UK fashion industry. Its development intends to help the sector navigate digital transformation and global market dynamics, ensuring the UK remains a destination for creative and commercial fashion...
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