Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
Working as an editor and journalist since 2011, Vivian Hendriksz first began her career at FashionUnited in 2013 as a full-time editor. After graduating with a BA Hons in English Literature and Writing in Leeds, she worked for several local news and expat publications next to FashionUnited before striking out on her own as a freelance writer in 2019. Covering the intersections of fashion, lifestyle, and travel, she has a keen interest in all things sustainable, the business side of fashion, and current trends and cultural affairs. Rejoining the team at FashionUnited in late 2023 as a freelancer, she focuses on aspects such as independent retail, CEO interviews, global expansion, and sustainability.
Amazon expected to cut thousands of corporate jobs
Amazon is expected to announce a second round of job cuts as early as Tuesday this week, in line with the e-commerce and tech giant’s wider restructuring efforts, which include efforts to reduce its corporate workforce by 30,000, according to US media reports. Equal to approximately 10 percent of its corporate workforce, the news comes months...
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Man/Woman Show returns to New York City for Autumn/Winter 2026
With the US trade fair season currently well underway, this season includes a rather full schedule of events taking place against the backdrop of an ever-changing industry. With more interest in newness, authenticity, and individuality, Man/Woman Shows returns to New York City for its Autumn/Winter 2026 edition. Opening today, on January 27, and...
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Edikted to open first-ever retail store outside the US in Soho, London
American fashion brand Edikted is set to open its first-ever European store in Soho, London’s West End, as it expands overseas. The digitally native Gen Z brand recently signed with Shaftesbury Capital to open its debut store outside the United States. Edikted’s new UK flagship store, located at 52-55 Carnaby Street, measures 4,800 square feet...
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Figs launches limited-edition Team USA collection for 2026 Winter Olympics with Lindsey Vonn
Healthcare apparel brand Figs has announced a new partnership with alpine skier Lindsey Vonn, supporting her upcoming return at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and the medical team that made it possible. Ahead of her comeback at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the apparel brand is launching a limited-edition Figs x Team USA collection, which...
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Ralph Lauren opens new store & debut Ralph's Coffee in Newport, California
Ralph Lauren continues its retail expansion push across the West Coast with the opening of a new store in California and its first-ever Ralph’s Coffee location in the state. Located at Fashion Island, in Newport Beach, the new store features products across several of the American fashion house’s labels, including Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Women’...
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Canopy outlines details of 2 billion dollar investment blueprint for decarbonization in India
Solutions-driven environmental non-profit Canopy has outlined the finer details of its new 2 billion US dollar finance platform designed to speed up the growth of low-carbon materials and transform the paper, packaging, and textile supply chains. Said to be the first of its kind, the new initiative, announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos...
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Nordstrom Rack announces relocation of downtown Seattle store
Department store group Nordstrom, Inc. has shared plans to relocate its Nordstrom Rack downtown Seattle store. The Seattle-based retailer is set to move its off-price retail store to 601 Pine Street, with the new store scheduled to open sometime in spring 2027. "We're excited to welcome customers to our beautiful new downtown Seattle location,...
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Stitch Fix launches new Compliment Guarantee to help boost confidence
Online personal styling service Stitch Fix has launched a new guarantee to help reinforce the notion that great style goes further than just clothes, but that it is also about showing up confidently. Introduced ahead of National Compliments Day on January 24, Stitch Fix has introduced a ‘Compliment Guarantee.’ Designed to combat the...
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The Only Agency acquires The Daily Front Row to accelerate its growth
American fashion, lifestyle and media publication The Daily Front Row has been acquired by The Only Agency, a creative management agency working across the fashion, beauty, music and sports industries. The acquisition comes as The Only Agency continues to expand, building on the launch of its sports division last spring. Following the...
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YoungLA opens debut flagship stores in Los Angeles
YoungLA open first flagship store in Los Angeles Credits: YoungLA Los Angeles-based label YoungLA has officially opened the doors of its first-ever flagship store in Los Angeles. Located on the second floor of the Westfield Topanga Mall, the debut store aims to offer customers an immersive shopping experience through elements such as a...
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