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.
Adore Me expands loungewear and debuts first men's underwear
New York-based intimate apparel brand Adore Me has expanded its loungewear offering with a new collection and moved into a new product category with the launch of its first-ever men’s underwear. Building on its current loungewear offering, the new collection, named ‘Soft Touch,’ features more than a hundred styles in three fabrics: Jersey, rib...
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Giorgio Armani outlines succession plan following health issues
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has revealed plans to gradually pass on the baton of responsibilities concerning his eponymous brand to his closest family and collaborators, after declining health issues caused him to miss Paris and Milan catwalk shows earlier this year. In an interview with the Financial Times, Armani outlined his plans...
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LoveShackFancy partners with Visit Savannah for capsule collection
Visit Savannah, the tourism and marketing organization for Savannah, Georgia, and the Chatham County area, has partnered with New York-based fashion brand LoveShackFancy to develop and launch a limited-edition capsule collection. Exclusively available at Saks Fifth Avenue, the collection is described as a celebration of the “shared spirit of...
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Abercrombie & Fitch become official fashion partner of the Dallas Cowboys & Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Abercrombie & Fitch has signed a new multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, becoming the official fashion partner for the American football team and cheerleading squad. The first partnership of its kind between Abercrombie & Fitch and the National Football League, the news comes just days after the...
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Aritzia opens first-ever store in Utah
Canadian design house and apparel retailer Aritzia has opened a new store in Salt Lake City, Utah, as it continues to experience robust growth in the country. The first store from Aritzia to open in the state, the opening at Fashion Place underscores the brand’s dedication to its customers in Utah and its ongoing growth strategy throughout the...
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American Eagle launched first-ever limited edition collaboration with Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce
American Eagle Outfitters has launched a debut limited edition collection with Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce, the sportswear and lifestyle brand from the American football tight end player. The collection launch comes a day after news broke of the Kansas City Chiefs footballer’s engagement to artist Taylor Swift. More than a year in the making, the...
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Does sustainability actually sell? The complex reality behind consumer behavior
Sustainability remains a key component for many consumers when considering a new purchase - until it is time to make the sale, that is. The ongoing gap between what consumers say they want and what they actually want and do with it could be hindering the uptake of sustainable practices - but is it truly up to the consumers? Sustainability and...
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Harlem's Fashion Row celebrates 18th anniversary of show & style awards
Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) is marking its 18th anniversary this year with a special event. A leading platform for multicultural designers and industry leaders, HFR will host its 18th fashion show and style awards ceremony during a black-tie event on September 9. Taking place just ahead of New York Fashion Week, the black-tie event sees Ugo Mozie...
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Urban Outfitters partners with Levi's for second On Rotation in-store experience
Urban Outfitters has partnered with denim brand Levi’s to launch the second season of its immersive in-store experience, On Rotation. An ever-evolving retail concept, the new destination offers a mix of Levi’s iconic styles through the lens of UO’s unique perspective. Available online and in five select Urban Outfitters locations until September...
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Abercrombie & Fitch signs partnership with NFL linebacker TJ Watt for YPB activewear
Abercrombie & Fitch has signed a multi-season athletic partnership with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt and his wife, former professional soccer player Dani Watt. Marking the retailer’s first-ever athletic partnership, the deal sees TJ Watt and his wife, Dani Watt, co-design a collection for Abercrombie’s activewear brand, Your Personal...
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