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.
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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Adidas partners with African Skate Community Waf. for Superstar ADV
Adidas has partnered with African skate community Waf. (Wafflesncream) to create a collaborative edition of the Superstar ADV. Marking the sportswear brand's first partnership with a Nigerian brand and its first with an African skate community, presale for the sneaker launches today ahead of its global release in October. Waf. was co-founded in...
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Paige launches first-ever handbag collection
California-based fashion brand Paige has launched its debut handbag collection, marking its first expansion into a new product category in approximately two years. The collection consists of The Kensi, a classic suede shoulder bag made in Los Angeles from premium Italian materials with a brass Cuban link chain strap. Paige launches debut handbag...
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Beyond Yoga launches new high-performance fabric & collection, Glowzone
Premium active lifestyle brand Beyond Yoga has launched a new collection, introducing an all-new proprietary performance fabric especially engineered for high-sweat movement, Glowzone. Described as the Los Angeles-based brand’s “most significant technical innovation to date,” the fabric and ensuing collection were developed in response to...
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Target partners with Rosie Assoulin for limited-edition collection
Target has partnered with New York-based luxury womenswear designer Rosie Assoulin to develop a limited-edition, designer collection. Launching on July 25, the Rosie Assoulin x Target collection features Assoulin’s signature silhouettes and bold use of color across an extensive assortment of apparel, accessories, and the designer’s first-ever...
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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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