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.
Eddie Bauer retains RCS Real Estate Advisors as consultant for bankruptcy proceedings
Eddie Bauer has retained RCS Real Estate Advisors, a national retail real estate advisory firm, to serve as its consultant during its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. In its role, RCS is set to advise Eddie Bauer in all matters related to real estate. The announcement comes weeks after the outdoor retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and...
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Aritzia buys Fred Segal as it accelerates US expansion
Aritzia has reportedly acquired Fred Segal from Fred Segal Family LLC, as the Canadian womenswear brand continues on its strong growth path. In addition to purchasing the Fred Segal brand, intellectual property, and trademarks, Aritzia is also said to have secured the lease for 8100 Melrose Avenue, the original location of Fred Segal’s flagship...
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Madewell, Reformation and C&A partner with Fiber Club from Circ to accelerate use of recycled textiles
Lifestyle brand Madewell, Los Angeles-based fashion brand Reformation, and European retailer C&A are three of the newest brand partners to join the Fiber Club initiative from Circ, a US-based textile-to-textile recycler. The three new brand partners, together with fiber manufacturer Lenzing and Linz Textil, a European manufacturer of yarns,...
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The RealReal to reopen its flagship store in San Francisco
The RealReal is set to reopen the doors of its flagship store in San Francisco, as the global marketplace for the resale of luxury goods seeks to strengthen its connection to the city in which it was founded, while showing its support for the revitalization of the city’s downtown area. The San Francisco flagship, located at 253 Post Street, is...
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Jewelry brand David Yurman files lawsuit against TJX Companies over "dupes"
Fine-jewelry brand David Yurman is suing off-price retail giant TJX Companies over the selling of “dupes.” David Yurman Enterprises LLC filed a copyright infringement lawsuit on February 11 in the New York Southern District Court amid claims that unauthorized replicas of the brand’s jewelry designs were being sold at TJ Maxx and Marshall stores....
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In Pictures: Ami Paris partners with French brasserie Balthazar in SoHo, NYC
Luxury apparel brand Ami Paris has partnered with iconic French brasserie Balthazar in SoHo, New York City, for a month-long collaboration. The partnership brings together the spirit of Ami Paris and Balthazar’s well-established New York presence, uniting two brands rooted in everyday elegance and authentic moments. Ami Paris partners with...
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Founder of Antthony Design Originals files federal lawsuit against QVC & HSN
Antthony Mark Hankins, founder and designer behind Antthony Design Originals, has filed a federal lawsuit against QVC and HSN following the “the abrupt and unjustified” termination of a long-standing retail partnership. The case, which was filed on February 11, sees the plaintiff, Hankins, seeking 30 million US dollars following the end of a...
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Expansion, evolution and ethical reframing at NYFW AW26
New York Fashion Week's Autumn/Winter 2026 season has officially come to an end, kicking off during a period of reflection, introspection, and redefinition for American fashion. Running from February 11 to February 16, this season of NYFW saw several noteworthy debuts and returning designers present their AW26 collections on the official Council...
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Gant takes footwear operations in-house
Gant is bringing its footwear operations in-house and establishing Gant Footwear AB, as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen its brand and business over the next coming years. The announcement sees the American sportswear brand conclude its licensing partnership with Hamm Footwear GmbH, effective from the Spring/Summer 2027 season. The...
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N4XT Experiences partners with SAP to drive new digital & retail infrastructure for NYFW
N4XT Experiences, one of the organisations behind New York Fashion Week (NYFW), has signed a new multi-season partnership with SAP to enhance the digital, retail, and experiential infrastructure of NYFW and N4XT’s recently launched NYFW Collections platform. Under the agreement, SAP will serve as N4XT’s official technology and co-innovation...
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