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.
5 Unexpected Emerging Fashion Capitals
When one thinks of fashion capitals, images of Paris, New York, Milan, and London immediately spring to mind. These Western cities, icons in their own right, are seen as the definitive and leading hubs each Fashion Week. However, new evidence indicates that the global fashion landscape is slowly changing, with new, upcoming fashion centers...
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MadaLuxe Group announces acquisition in jewelry brand Ippolita
Luxury goods company MadaLuxe Group has acquired a majority stake in New York-based fine jewelry brand Ippolita. The acquisition comes as MadaLuxe Group continues to expand its existing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands, which includes premium tequila brand Tequila Enemigo. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are thrilled...
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Free People to relocate its London flagship store
Lifestyle brand Free People is set to relocate its flagship store on Regent Street to Argyll Street, in line with its wider retail strategy for the UK. The current flagship store on Regent Street will continue operating as normal until December 24, 2025, before closing in preparation for the move. The new location will open sometime in spring...
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Lilly Pulitzer launches festive collaborative collection with Disney
Lifestyle brand Lilly Pulitzer has partnered with Disney to create a collaboration collection. Launching in time for the festive holiday season, the collection features a new print, ‘Mickey’s Island Escape,’ which sees the iconic characters of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse brought to life through Lilly Pulitzer’s unique lens. Disney x Lilly...
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Stitch Fix shares its color prediction for 2026
Stitch Fix, the online personal styling service, has shared its prediction for the main color of 2026 in its latest report. Based on billions of client data points on style and fit, Stitch Fix’s color for the year for 2026 is chili red. A bold, bright shade that is said to reflect strong energy and modern sophistication, this color is predicted...
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Abercrombie & Fitch launches new capsule collection with Olivia Culpo
Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has launched a limited-edition capsule collection with actress, entrepreneur, and wife of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Olivia Culpo. Part of the US retailer’s push to blend fan-style with a more fashion-forward approach, the capsule collection is featured in its newest female-led campaign, “In...
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Paris/64 opens its first international store in SoHo, New York City
Spanish accessories brand Paris/64 is set to open its first international store in New York this month. Located in the heart of SoHo, at 465 Broadway, the opening underlines a key milestone in the brand’s retail strategy. With the US market accounting for 35 percent of the brand’s global revenue, the store's opening underscores strong consumer...
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Asos opens 'Winter Wonderland' pop-up in SoHo, NYC
Global online retailer Asos is hosting a special winter pop-up in New York City to promote a curated edit of its festive collection. Running from December 5 to December 21, the ‘Winter Wonderland’ pop-up at 182 Spring Street in SoHo includes pieces from the Asos Design, Arrange, Asos Collective, and the relaunched Topshop and Topman brands. Asos...
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Calvin Klein opens new flagship store in SoHo, New York City
American fashion brand Calvin Klein, a subsidiary of PVH Corp., has opened its latest global flagship store in SoHo, New York City. Officially opening its doors on December 9, the flagship sees the brand return to its roots and expand its presence in one of the US’s main fashion hubs, as Calvin Klein continues to roll out its retail expansion...
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Saucony to launch new collaboration with Westside Gunn
Performance and lifestyle brand Saucony is set to launch its newest collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist and Griselda Records founder Westside Gunn. Known for his creative take on music, art, and fashion, the collaboration sees Gunn apply his signature aesthetic to Saucony’s ProGrid Triumph 4 sneaker, marking his debut footwear...
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