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.
Acne Studios marks 30th anniversary with new campaign by Nan Goldin
Acne Studios is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new campaign that showcases the foundational material that it all started with: denim. Shot by American photographer Nan Goldin, marking the first collaboration between the two, the campaign showcases friends of the brand wearing current, archived, and re-edition denim styles...
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NYC compliance notice puts new scrutiny on Victoria’s Secret over Sri Lankan supplier worker death
Victoria’s Secret is facing scrutiny once more in regard to its supply-chain practices after New York City’s Commission on Human Rights issued a compliance notice concerning a local casting call for its upcoming “Angels Among Us” campaign. Katherine Carroll, deputy commissioner of the commission’s Office of Civil Rights Enforcement, sent a...
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Moncler launches citywide Retrospective in New York
Moncler is set to launch a new retrospective across the city of New York, culminating at Vanderbilt Hall at the Grand Central Terminal, in honor of its 15-plus-year cultural bond with the city as it opens its largest flagship store to date. Named ‘New York in Moncler,’ the retrospective runs from September 9th through to the 13th, coinciding...
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Why Lithuanian designers are leaning on heritage, and what sells abroad
There are not many designers who invest a year of their time sourcing the right fabrics, but that's exactly what Inga Skripka did. A creator and founder of her eponymous line, she spent close to a year travelling across her home country of Lithuania looking for weavers. "I was looking for the footprints and initials of our folklore, remaining...
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Pacsun opens Youth Council to wider applicant pool as brands bet on Gen Z input
Pacsun has shared the second cohort of its Youth Council and launched a new Ambassador Programme as it aims to leverage input directly from its target audience, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Close to 1,000 Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers applied to join the council this year, underlining the growing interest from consumers to co-create with Pacsun. Now in...
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Why Lithuanian designers are betting on a Fashion Week of their own
When FashionUnited asked designer Kęstutis (Kestas) Rimdžius what he felt was currently lacking or missing within the Lithuanian fashion scene, he was quick to answer. Not talent, nor creativity or skill, but rather a larger platform to showcase what local designers are capable of. “As we are a small country, I feel we lack international...
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Clean Clothes Campaign questions who benefits from the billions in tariff refunds
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is calling on apparel brands to publicly disclose what they have received in US tariff refunds and urging them to give a fair share to the suppliers and workers who absorbed the cost. The organisation, a global network of trade unions and NGOs working to improve conditions in the garment industry, notes that the...
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BCI partners with AI-powered Avalo to develop climate-resilient cotton
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has partnered with AI-powered agriculture solutions firm Avalo to speed up the breeding of plants with climate-resilient traits. Avalo’s platform aims to revolutionize plant breeding for crops, including cotton, by developing seeds through AI-assisted breeding that require less water and fertiliser to grow. The...
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Aritzia to open debut store in Alabama, as US revenues increases 54.5 percent in Q1 2027
Canadian retailer Aritzia has opened its debut store in Alabama, as its expansion push across the US continues to fuel its growth. The new store, located at 214 Summit Boulevard in The Summit, a shopping center in Birmingham, is in line with Aritzia's established store concept. It features an atelier-inspired styling area with curated artwork...
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Arc'teryx launches System 0, a new framework for circular design
Canadian outdoor specialist Arc'teryx is introducing a circular design framework across its product range called System 0, starting with the new Sperro SV hardshell jacket. The new System 0 covers the full product lifecycle, from design and production through to repair and end-of-life, and aligns with the technical apparel brand's broader...
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