Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
From Berlin to Valencia: Five emerging European fashion hubs
10 Aug 2021 - Business
When one thinks of the fashion capital of Europe, visions of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées of Paris likely come to mind. Known for its haute couture legacy, Paris shares this title with the home of Big Ben, London, an incubator for fashion creativity and the effortlessly cool Milan celebrated for its fashion craftsmanship. However,...
Paving the way for the future of fashion: AMFI reforms educational models
3 Mar 2020 - Fashion
Keeping up with an industry that is in a state of constant fluctuation is never easy. As the fashion industry faces radical changes, ranging from the fourth technological revolution to the rise of new forms of consumption, climate change and shifting consumer viewpoints, ensuring the next generation of fashion creators have the correct tools to...
Asos to stop selling silk, cashmere & mohair, but continue to sell leather & wool
19 Jun 2018 - Fashion
London - Online fashion giant Asos is set to stop selling cashmere, mohair, and silk as part of its updated animal welfare policy but will continue to sell leather and wool products. The London-based etailer previously stop stocking products which contained feather & down, bone, shell, and teeth and has now added three new animals derived...
How VF Corporation is leveraging sustainability to remain relevant at a consumer and market level
19 Jun 2018 - Fashion
The North Face, one of the brands owned by VF Corporation, recently launched a new concept that has gained the praise of consumers and fashion experts alike The North Face Renewed collection. What makes this collection so unique? Rather than consisting of new products or designs, the collection features second-hand apparel which has been...
John Lewis launches clothing buy-back scheme
18 Jun 2018 - Fashion
British department store John Lewis is currently trialling scheme which would allow customers to sell back unwanted clothing in an attempt to reduce the 300,000 tonnes of apparel sent to UK landfills each year. The clothing buy-back scheme, which is being piloted by approximately 100 customers together with social enterprise Stuffstr, lets...
Good on You, Flocus & Planet Care: 3 Sustainable startups reshaping the fashion industry
15 Jun 2018 - Business
The fashion industry needs a diverse range of sustainable solutions to tackle the numerous issues it faces concerning environmental damage, human rights and shifting to a circular business model. This is where the Fashion for Good-Plug and Play Accelerator Programme comes in. The accelerator programme provides mentoring and support for selected...
Bottega Veneta names Daniel Lee its new Creative Director
15 Jun 2018 - People
Luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta wasted no time is announcing the successor to its former creative director Tomas Maier. Following an announcement on Wednesday afternoon that Tomas Maier and Bottega Veneta were parting ways after 17 years, comes news that Daniel Lee has been appointed creative director at Bottega Veneta, starting July 1. Lee...
COS launches Soma at Pitti Uomo 94
14 Jun 2018 - Fashion
London-based fashion label COS launched Soma, a seasonless capsule collection of 17 menswear essentials at Pitti Uomo this week. Nine dancers presented the collection through a choreography by Wayne McGregor at the Istituto degli Innocenti in Florence during a contemporary performance at the 94th edition of the menswear trade fair. Each piece in...
eBay launches self-serve advertising for designers and seamstresses
14 Jun 2018 - Retail
eBay, the leading online marketplace, has launched 'eBay Local Services Ads,' a new product designed to help local service organisations reach new customers and extend their businesses. It marks the first time eBay offer such tool for local service firms. The tool allows business such as designers, seamstresses, hairdressers and more the...
HUND HUND: Paving the way for 'radical' transparency in the fashion industry
13 Jun 2018 - Fashion
When it comes to transparency and sustainability in the fashion industry, German fashion brand HUND HUND is among the frontrunners leading the way for positive change. Founded online by Rohan Michael Hoole and Isabel Kücke in 2016, HUND HUND is dedicated to offering consumers stylish, timeless and durable fashion for the ultimate “minimal...