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.
Eton named debut production partner for redesigned uniforms for the United Nations
Swedish menswear brand Eton has announced that it is the first production partner for the redesigned uniforms for the United Nations tour guides at the organization's headquarters in New York. A new initiative, the project sees students from the Swedish School of Textiles at the University of Borås create the uniforms. Marking the United...
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Loungefly launches collection with KFC
Lifestyle brand Loungefly has partnered with fast-food chain KFC to create a special collection of wearable accessories. Set to launch online at Loungefly.com on April 25, the collaboration collection from the Funko-owned brand includes unique designs inspired by KFC’s original recipe fried chicken, the famous Colonel Sanders, and its...
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Dress the Population partners with Project Prom, donating 100 prom dresses for students
Luxury occasion wear brand Dress The Population has partnered with Project Prom for its 13th season. Dress The Population, known for its tagline ‘A Dress for Every Occasion,’ has donated 100 prom dresses to the cause, which will be helping over 350 high school students from under-resourced communities in New York City find their dream prom...
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Anthropologie extends partnership with Kiss the Ground to promote regenerative agriculture
Lifestyle retailer Anthropologie has announced the continuation of its partnership with environmental non-profit Kiss the Ground to raise awareness surrounding regenerative agriculture and soil health. Part of its celebration of Earth Month, the announcement sees Anthropologie enter its second year of collaborating with Kiss the Ground and...
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Rag & Bone launches Mini Miramar childrenswear collection
New York-based fashion brand Rag & Bone has launched a new children's wear line, Mini Miramar. An extension of the brand’s popular Miramar collection, which incorporates a denim printing technique, also known as a 'Trompe L’oeil’ effect, the Mini Miramar collection brings the signature look of denim with the soft feel of sweatpants. Rag & Bone...
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Printemps New York launches Disney x Coperni pop-up
Printemps New York, the new retail and hospitality concept created by iconic luxury Parisian retailer Printemps, which opened in the Financial District of New York City last month, has opened an exclusive Disney x Coperni pop-up. Set to showcase Disney x Coperni’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection, the exclusive pop-up aims to present the collection...
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Ana Luisa prepares for US retail rollout, as it opens its second store in New York City
Now seems like an unlikely time for many retailers and brands to invest in their retail strategy. With many fashion and accessories brands grappling with increasing unpredictability, global trade turmoil, supply chain issues, and a slow in consumer demand, some, like direct-to-consumer (DTC) jewelry brand Ana Luisa, are jumping headfirst into...
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CFDA partners with AI powered personal styling app Alta
The Council of the Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has partnered with the personal styling app Alta in a bid to offer designers new ways to engage with audiences. Powered by more than a dozen artificial intelligence models trained by Alta's team, the app uses AI to optimize users' existing wardrobes and help them shop for pieces that fit and...
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Lids launches renewed store concept to enhance the retail experience
Sportswear retailer Lids has launched a new, reinvented store concept specially designed to enhance the shopping experience. Focusing on personalization, the revised store format includes a modernized layout and a customization zone alongside a broader range of localized and exclusive products. The retail concept places greater emphasis on...
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Shein & Temu to increase prices as tariffs come down on cheap imports
Ultra-fast fashion retailer Shein and Chinese online marketplace Temu are set to increase prices next week as new tariffs implemented by US President Donald Trump on apparel and footwear in a bid to limit low-value imports begin. As the tariffs drive up expenses for companies, Temu and Shein issued statements to customers this week stating that...
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