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.
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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Psycho Bunny expands its footprint within the sporting industry via USA Padel partnership
Psycho Bunny signed a new multi-year partnership with USA Padel, the national governing body for padel in the United States, as the Montreal-based premium menswear label continues to strengthen its presence within the sporting industry. The new partnership sees the menswear brand serve as the official uniform partner of USA Padel National Teams...
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Loro Piana wins injunction against Parijan in White Sole "dupe" case
LVMH-owned luxury lifestyle brand Loro Piana has added yet another win to its ongoing efforts to defend its signature White Sole footwear range. In a preliminary ruling issued on May 12 but only recently made public, the Court of Turin ordered French e-tailer Parijan SAS to stop producing and selling footwear judged to be a copy or dupe of Loro...
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Wrangler launches next-gen denim Toughlite designed to be lighter yet durable
Denim brand Wrangler has launched a new next-gen denim fabric, Toughlite, designed to be lighter in weight but just as sturdy and durable as its heavier denim. Developed in-house, Toughlite is made from a 99 percent cotton and 1 percent elastane blend, and weighs up to 20 percent less than traditional 14.75oz heavyweight denim. Offering...
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StockX launches Mystery Boxes with verified inventory
StockX has launched yet another new feature, Mystery Boxes, as the online marketplace looks to capitalize on the rise of surprise-based ecommerce. As of July 9, customers across the United States can purchase Mystery Boxes on StockX, boxes of unknown products that have been sourced directly from the marketplace’s pre-verified inventory. Divided...
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Vinted forms part of coalition launching European Media Marketplace
Vinted has joined a coalition of European companies across media, telecoms, retail, and advertising technology, launching a new initiative: the European Media Marketplace. The initiative, launched on July 7, aims to change how advertisers, agencies and publishers activate campaigns and connect across Europe's open web. Among the first founding...
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NCTO pushes for tougher forced-labor tariffs in USTR Section 301 investigation
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), a Washington, DC-based trade association that represents the full breadth of the US textile industry, has offered recommendations in the US Trade Representative’s (USTR) ongoing Section 301 investigations, calling for new tariffs on apparel imports from countries at risk of forced labour in...
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Redress Design Award 2026 finalists revealed
Redress has announced the eight finalists for the 2026 edition of the Redress Design Award, highlighting emerging talent that spearhead circular and sustainable fashion practices. Representing seven regions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the eight finalists will showcase their collections at the Grand Final Fashion Show in Hong Kong...
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Marks & Spencer to make London Fashion Week debut this September
British high street retailer Marks & Spencer is set to make its official London Fashion Week (LFW) debut this September, presenting a “see now, buy now” womenswear and menswear collection. M&S’s debut at LFW coincides with the 100th anniversary of its fashion collection and sees the high street retailer presenting its global collection on the...
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Free People to open new store in Palm Desert as it continues retail push across the US
Fashion and lifestyle brand Free People is set to open a new store in Palm Desert, California, as it continues to expand its retail presence across the United States. Opening on July 3, the new 2,513-square-foot store is set to offer Free People’s signature assortment of apparel and accessories for women, including dresses, denim, knitwear and...
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