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.
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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Uniqlo partners with The New York Public Library as it opens three new stores in NYC
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo has partnered with The New York City Public Library as it expands its presence across the city through three new NYC retail openings this spring. The new year-long partnership sees Uniqlo support The New York City Public Library and its mission to offer free access to books and programs that support learning by...
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H&M Foundation announces Global Change Award 2026 finalists
The H&M Foundation has announced its top 20 finalists for the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA). Selected from 450 ideas submitted from 81 countries across six continents, the innovations from the 20 early-stage finalists are set to be reviewed by the GCA Expert Panel together with the H&M Foundation team. From the 20 finalists, the panel and team...
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Rachel Arthur on why production volumes & incentives must change to reach sustainability goals
There are countless sustainability initiatives across the global fashion industry, but who is truly driving that transition? Are their efforts visible to the public or not? In this series, we interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts, and activists in fashion to see what we can learn from their work. We speak with Rachel...
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FIT to honor Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. President & CEO, at 2026 Annual Gala
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is set to honor Richard Dickson, president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc., at its Annual Gala on April 14, 2026. Taking place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, this year’s FIT Gala will celebrate Dickson’s career and his legacy of brand reinvigoration, from his time at...
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Texas Attorney General sues Shein for selling toxic products & exposing Texans data to the CCP
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Chinese fashion giant Shein for allegedly selling toxic products to consumers and compromising their data privacy. The fifth anti-CCP lawsuit that Paxton filed over the course of four days argues that Shein US Services LLC and its related companies are using “deceptive practices”, including...
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Gap partners with Harlem's Fashion Row once more for new denim collection
Gap has partnered with Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) once more to create a new collaborative denim collection that reimagines the American retailer’s iconic styles. The new capsule collection, which marks the next chapter of the six-year partnership between the two, includes 20 pieces that showcase the work of five designers of color: Daveed...
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LFW AW26 expands through heritage returns, strategic support & renewed momentum
London Fashion Week (LFW) AW26 came to a close on Monday evening with a clear sense of reinforcement. The February edition featured more than 90 designers and brands on the official British Fashion Council (BFC) schedule, including 41 runway shows and 20 presentations staged over five days. Taking place from February 19 to 23, LFW participation...
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Abercrombie & Fitch expands Kids range with debut Baby & Toddler collection
Abercrombie Kids, the children’s offering of apparel from Abercrombie & Fitch, has expanded its size offering through the newly launched baby and toddler collection. The launch of the new Spring/Summer 2026 collection sees the brand make its debut expansion into the baby and toddler apparel segment, with sizes ranging from newborn to 5T....
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