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.
Emu Australia enters new chapter following brand evolution
Most people know Emu Australia for one thing: its sheepskin boots. But the brand’s heritage and its product offering run considerably deeper than that. The Australian footwear brand is currently undertaking a complete overhaul of its business, including a rebranding and a new e-commerce platform, with an elevated campaign for FW26 and a...
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Textile EPR six months on: US compliance starts amid lawsuits & scaled-back ambitions
At the start of the year, it seemed like textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for producers across the United States was just a policy on the horizon. Six months on, the framework, which makes manufacturers and importers responsible for textiles from production through end of life, is reshaping obligations for fashion companies on both...
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Sprayground partners with Mauritshuis Museum for travel collection
New York-based travel fashion brand Sprayground has partnered with the Mauritshuis Museum in the Hague, the Netherlands, to develop a travel collection inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s renowned painting, ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring.’ The collection features three exclusive backpack designs that honor the world-famous portrait, which is often...
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Adidas partners with African Skate Community Waf. for Superstar ADV
Adidas has partnered with African skate community Waf. (Wafflesncream) to create a collaborative edition of the Superstar ADV. Marking the sportswear brand's first partnership with a Nigerian brand and its first with an African skate community, presale for the sneaker launches today ahead of its global release in October. Waf. was co-founded in...
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Paige launches first-ever handbag collection
California-based fashion brand Paige has launched its debut handbag collection, marking its first expansion into a new product category in approximately two years. The collection consists of The Kensi, a classic suede shoulder bag made in Los Angeles from premium Italian materials with a brass Cuban link chain strap. Paige launches debut handbag...
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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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