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.
5 key trends shaping luxury fashion sector in 2026
After a year shaped by uncertainty, creative setbacks, pricing shifts, and operational disruption, signs indicate that the global luxury market is heading into a year of stabilization, albeit at a moderate pace. With executive leaders across the board remaining cautiously optimistic, reports from consulting firms, including Deloitte, BNP...
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Clo Virtual Fashion partners with Shima Seiki
Shima Seiki, a knitting solutions provider and the developer of Apexfiz Design software, has joined the Clo ecosystem partnership program (EPP) from Clo Virtual Fashion. Apexfiz Design software supports several design functions, including pattern creation, color development, and textile simulations, making it a strong complement to Clo’s digital...
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Sunday Swagger partners with Pennzoil and Team Penske for collection
Performance golf and lifestyle brand Sunday Swagger has partnered with Pennzoil, motor oil brand, to launch a collaborative collection featuring American pro racing Team Penske. The collection is said to be inspired by Pennzoil's roots in motorsports, the brand’s ongoing partnership with Team Penske, and its “pursuit of performance and longevity...
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Lulus launches on Amazon & partners with Victoria's Secret as part of digital wholesale push
Lulus has launched a dedicated storefront on Amazon and a new online wholesale partnership with Victoria’s Secret (VS), as the California-based fashion brand strengthens its online wholesale presence. The dedicated Lulus storefront on Amazon offers a curated dress assortment from Lulus, with the majority of styles available exclusively on Amazon...
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Quince faces legal challenges over its "Luxury for Less" marketing claims
Quince, a direct-to-consumer retailer, best known for its promising tagline “luxury for less”, is now facing mounting legal scrutiny over its marketing strategy and its claim that helped build its reputation. The San Francisco- based retailer is defending itself against not one, but two lawsuits, one filed by home goods giant Williams-Sonoma and...
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Accelerating Circularity appoints Edd Denes as chief executive officer
Accelerating Circularity has appointed Edd Denes as chief executive officer. His appointment comes months after the non-profit driving textile-to-textile recycling named industry veteran Eileen Mockus as its CEO, as founder and ex-CEO Karla Magruder transitioned to the position of board chair to continue to advise on the organization’s strategic...
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Urban Outfitters strengthens footwear category, partnering with Vans for 'On Rotation'
Footwear has emerged as a core growth category for lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters (UO) as it launches its latest immersive in-store experience, ‘On Rotation’ with Vans. Following partnerships with Nike and Ugg in 2025, Vans became the third footwear brand to take over the ‘On Rotation’ concept. The new partnership is said to reflect Urban...
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Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott opens debut flagship in Nashville
Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott, the lifestyle brand from Kendra Scott, has opened its first flagship store outside of Texas in Nashville. The new flagship store sees the brand introduce a cocktail bar on the premises, as Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott expands into hospitality. Created to serve the community as a “true lifestyle destination,” the...
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Merrell launched new global brand platform to mark 45th anniversary
Outdoor footwear brand Merrell has launched its first-ever global brand platform, ‘It Starts Outside’, as it marks its 45th anniversary and continues to develop into a lifestyle brand. The new platform reframes the power of the outdoors and its potential to catalyze change. “It Starts Outside is more than a campaign, it’s our global point of...
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LSpace opens its first pop-up store in Miami
Women’s swimwear and resortwear brand LSpace has opened its first retail location outside of California in Miami Beach, Florida. Located on Collins Avenue, the opening of the 1,300 square foot pop-up store coincides with the upcoming spring break period, as well as Miami Swim Week, as LSpace aims to position itself in the center of the swim and...
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