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.
Beyond Yoga launches new high-performance fabric & collection, Glowzone
Premium active lifestyle brand Beyond Yoga has launched a new collection, introducing an all-new proprietary performance fabric especially engineered for high-sweat movement, Glowzone. Described as the Los Angeles-based brand’s “most significant technical innovation to date,” the fabric and ensuing collection were developed in response to...
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Target partners with Rosie Assoulin for limited-edition collection
Target has partnered with New York-based luxury womenswear designer Rosie Assoulin to develop a limited-edition, designer collection. Launching on July 25, the Rosie Assoulin x Target collection features Assoulin’s signature silhouettes and bold use of color across an extensive assortment of apparel, accessories, and the designer’s first-ever...
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Kingpins NY gets ready for the July 2026 edition, as it centers on community building & innovation
Kingpins is set to return to New York this week for its summer edition, placing community, innovation and responsible design at the center of the event. Taking place from July 22 to 23 at Pier 36/Basketball City, Kingpins NY will showcase leading denim manufacturers, mills and more, representing the global supply chain, including Advance Denim,...
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7 in 10 US consumers use AI to shop, reshaping how Americans make their purchases
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape consumer behavior, with nearly seven in ten Americans using AI to shop for products and services, according to a new survey of 2,000 US adults from integrated marketing agency LDWW. 71 percent of those surveyed said they expect to rely on AI even more in the years to come, as AI becomes a mainstream...
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Brochu Walker opens first-ever flagship store in Seoul, South Korea
Los Angeles-based Brochu Walker has opened its first-ever international flagship store in Seoul, South Korea, as part of its global retail strategy. Located at Apgujeong-ro 42-gil 26, Gangnam-gu, the 7,152.2-square-foot flagship store spans five levels, with two levels dedicated to retail and a VIP private suite. Known for its “quiet luxury”...
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US organisations urge lawmakers to back Recycling Materials Attribution Act of 2026
The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) has joined 11 other organizations, including the American Consumer Institute, Consumer Choice Center and Frontiers of Freedom, to urge lawmakers to support H.R. 7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA). In a letter sent on July 13 to the leadership of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce,...
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Psycho Bunny expands its footprint within the sporting industry via USA Padel partnership
Psycho Bunny signed a new multi-year partnership with USA Padel, the national governing body for padel in the United States, as the Montreal-based premium menswear label continues to strengthen its presence within the sporting industry. The new partnership sees the menswear brand serve as the official uniform partner of USA Padel National Teams...
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Loro Piana wins injunction against Parijan in White Sole "dupe" case
LVMH-owned luxury lifestyle brand Loro Piana has added yet another win to its ongoing efforts to defend its signature White Sole footwear range. In a preliminary ruling issued on May 12 but only recently made public, the Court of Turin ordered French e-tailer Parijan SAS to stop producing and selling footwear judged to be a copy or dupe of Loro...
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Wrangler launches next-gen denim Toughlite designed to be lighter yet durable
Denim brand Wrangler has launched a new next-gen denim fabric, Toughlite, designed to be lighter in weight but just as sturdy and durable as its heavier denim. Developed in-house, Toughlite is made from a 99 percent cotton and 1 percent elastane blend, and weighs up to 20 percent less than traditional 14.75oz heavyweight denim. Offering...
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New York Yankees partners with Goat USA for capsule collection
The New York Yankees, one of the leading names in Major League Baseball, have partnered with lifestyle brand Goat USA to create a co-branded collection. The Goat USA x New York Yankees collection brings together two New York-based brands that share a strong belief that "greatness is earned every day." The collection includes signature graphic...
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