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.
Arc'teryx launches System 0, a new framework for circular design
Canadian outdoor specialist Arc'teryx is introducing a circular design framework across its product range called System 0, starting with the new Sperro SV hardshell jacket. The new System 0 covers the full product lifecycle, from design and production through to repair and end-of-life, and aligns with the technical apparel brand's broader...
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Primark operating just under 50 US stores following debut openings in Georgia
Primark is set to open its first-ever store in Georgia, bringing the value fashion retailer’s total number of US stores to 47. The new 26,000 square foot store, located in Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville, is set to open its doors on September 8. Another store is set to open in Augusta, Georgia shortly afterwards. “Our expansion into the state...
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Moncler reunites with Hiroshi Fujiwara for latest Fragment collaborative collection
Moncler has launched its latest collaborative Moncler x Fragment by Hiroshi Fujiwara collection, which looks toward Japanese heritage and mountain landscapes for inspiration. Described by the Italian luxury fashion brand as “a new chapter in the ongoing dialogue” between the two, the collection builds on the initial collaboration between Moncler...
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New textile manufacturing expo to launch in Charlotte next year alongside recycling event
Applied Market Information (AMI) Plastics is set to launch a new industry trade fair in Charlotte, North Carolina, next year, focusing on textile manufacturing, that will run alongside its textile recycling expo. Taking place from April 7 to 8, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention Center, the new event brings both the textile manufacturing and...
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CLO Virtural Fashion settles US patent infringement lawsuit against Style3D
CLO Virtual Fashion, the parent company of 3D fashion design software CLO, has reached a settlement with Zhejiang Lingdi Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the company behind Style3D, regarding its US patent lawsuit. The patent lawsuit, initially filed in 2023, alleged that the company, also known as Linctex, had “engaged in willful and unauthorized...
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WTRLSS launches new digital dyeing technology, minimizing water usage by up to 99.9 percent
A new start-up biotech company, WTRLSS, is aiming to redefine denim manufacturing with its digital dyeing process that reduces the amount of water used by up to 99.9 percent. Co-founded by award-winning scientist and pioneer of digital textile printing, Dr. Mickaël Mheidle, and entrepreneur, investor, and producer Kareem “Biggs” Burke, WTRLSS...
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Levi’s launches updated 700 Series as stretch denim enters its next chapter
Levi’s has launched a renewed offering of its 700 Series of women’s jeans, introducing new silhouettes and updated stretch blends as the global stretch denim market continues to grow. The new 700 Series introduces a new denim fabric blend made with Tencel, consisting of 51 percent cotton, 37 percent Lyocell, 7 percent polyester, 3 percent...
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The Aerie Real Foundation announces partnership with USTA Foundation to support tennis programs & coaches
The Aerie Real Foundation and Offline by Aerie have signed a partnership with USTA Foundation to support opportunities for women in tennis and enhance access to the sport in under-resourced communities across the nation. Announced just ahead of the start of the US Open, the partnership builds on Aerie’s wider aim to empower the next generation...
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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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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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