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.
Close to 9 in 10 consumers plan to shop before Christmas
With the final countdown for the 2025 holiday shopping season set to begin, this week is likely to be a real success for retailers, with nearly nine in 10 American consumers planning to shop in the two weeks leading up to Christmas, according to new data from ICSC. The organization's 2025 Super Saturday Survey, conducted online from December 10...
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Sergio Hudson partners with AI try-on firm Spreeai
American designer Sergio Hudson has partnered with AI try-on technology firm Spreeai. The partnership, which goes live on December 19, sees Sergio Hudson US customers accessing Spreeai's AI-powered platform via Sergio Hudson’s e-commerce website to try on the designer’s latest collection digitally. “I’m thrilled to officially partner with Sergio...
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Circulose partners with Birla Cellulose for advancement of circular textiles
Swedish recycling textile pulp manufacturer Circulose has entered into a strategic partnership with Birla Cellulose, a sustainable viscose fiber manufacturer, to help accelerate textile recycling through enhanced brand collaborations and access to end-to-end solutions across the value chain. Under the new partnership, Circulose will supply Birla...
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5 Unexpected Emerging Fashion Capitals
When one thinks of fashion capitals, images of Paris, New York, Milan, and London immediately spring to mind. These Western cities, icons in their own right, are seen as the definitive and leading hubs each Fashion Week. However, new evidence indicates that the global fashion landscape is slowly changing, with new, upcoming fashion centers...
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Hanna Andersson launches collaborative collection with Oeuf
Children’s wear brand Hanna Andersson has launched a new, limited-edition capsule collection with Brooklyn-based design house Oeuf. The partnership saw the two brands collaborate to develop a collection of coordinating pajamas for children and adults, which can be paired with Oeuf’s iconic alpaca fleece pillows. "The synergy between our two...
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MadaLuxe Group announces acquisition in jewelry brand Ippolita
Luxury goods company MadaLuxe Group has acquired a majority stake in New York-based fine jewelry brand Ippolita. The acquisition comes as MadaLuxe Group continues to expand its existing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands, which includes premium tequila brand Tequila Enemigo. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are thrilled...
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Free People to relocate its London flagship store
Lifestyle brand Free People is set to relocate its flagship store on Regent Street to Argyll Street, in line with its wider retail strategy for the UK. The current flagship store on Regent Street will continue operating as normal until December 24, 2025, before closing in preparation for the move. The new location will open sometime in spring...
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Ebay is named the newest member of the American Circular Textiles (AMCRIC)
E-commerce platform Ebay is the newest member of the American Circular Textiles (AMCIRC), a coalition of over 30 brands, resellers, recyclers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders that are working together to advance more scalable solutions for textile circularity. The announcement comes as Ebay marks thirty years of recommerce, with the online...
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Daveed Baptiste named the winner of the 2025 Empowered Vision Award
Haitian American designer Daveed Baptiste has been awarded the 2025 Empowered Vision Award, presented by The Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Baptiste was named the recipient of this year’s award during a cocktail reception at the W Hotel Union Square in New York City last...
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Lilly Pulitzer launches festive collaborative collection with Disney
Lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer has partnered with Disney to create a collaboration collection. Launching in time for the festive holiday season, the collection features a new print, ‘Mickey’s Island Escape,’ which sees the iconic characters of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brought to life through Lilly Pulitzer’s unique lens. Disney x Lilly...
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