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.
Coach, Zara & Primark lead Kings Plaza's reinvention as Macerich seeks to court younger shoppers
Coach has opened a new store in Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, its only location in the borough, becoming the latest brand to lease space in the Mill Basin mall as owner Macerich continues to invest in reshaping its offering to attract younger, more experience-driven shoppers. The luxury brand joins a strong tenant mix that has changed significantly...
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US consumers would let AI agents buy clothes, but not without a say
Consumers are more and more open to the idea of letting an AI agent buy clothing and footwear on their behalf, provided spending remains low and they retain a final say, according to the 2026 Agentic Commerce Report from payments company Global Payments. Shoppers expect AI commerce agents to conduct 15 percent of their purchases within five...
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The Hoxton partners with Lacoste for global capsule drop
The Hoxton has partnered with Lacoste to develop a limited-edition capsule collection which centers on room service. Available globally from September 8 onwards in all 19 Hoxton hotels, the capsule was created together with Los-Angeles based artist Michael McGregor, who is known for transforming hotel stationery and restaurant menus into graphic...
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Acne Studios marks 30th anniversary with new campaign by Nan Goldin
Acne Studios is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new campaign that showcases the foundational material that it all started with: denim. Shot by American photographer Nan Goldin, marking the first collaboration between the two, the campaign showcases friends of the brand wearing current, archived, and re-edition denim styles...
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NYC compliance notice puts new scrutiny on Victoria’s Secret over Sri Lankan supplier worker death
Victoria’s Secret is facing scrutiny once more in regard to its supply-chain practices after New York City’s Commission on Human Rights issued a compliance notice concerning a local casting call for its upcoming “Angels Among Us” campaign. Katherine Carroll, deputy commissioner of the commission’s Office of Civil Rights Enforcement, sent a...
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Moncler launches citywide Retrospective in New York
Moncler is set to launch a new retrospective across the city of New York, culminating at Vanderbilt Hall at the Grand Central Terminal, in honor of its 15-plus-year cultural bond with the city as it opens its largest flagship store to date. Named ‘New York in Moncler,’ the retrospective runs from September 9th through to the 13th, coinciding...
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Why Lithuanian designers are leaning on heritage, and what sells abroad
There are not many designers who invest a year of their time sourcing the right fabrics, but that's exactly what Inga Skripka did. A creator and founder of her eponymous line, she spent close to a year travelling across her home country of Lithuania looking for weavers. "I was looking for the footprints and initials of our folklore, remaining...
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Why Lithuanian designers are betting on a Fashion Week of their own
When FashionUnited asked designer Kęstutis (Kestas) Rimdžius what he felt was currently lacking or missing within the Lithuanian fashion scene, he was quick to answer. Not talent, nor creativity or skill, but rather a larger platform to showcase what local designers are capable of. “As we are a small country, I feel we lack international...
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Clean Clothes Campaign questions who benefits from the billions in tariff refunds
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is calling on apparel brands to publicly disclose what they have received in US tariff refunds and urging them to give a fair share to the suppliers and workers who absorbed the cost. The organisation, a global network of trade unions and NGOs working to improve conditions in the garment industry, notes that the...
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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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