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.
Skechers launches debut Proto hologram retail experience in Los Angeles
Footwear and apparel brand Skechers has launched its debut permanent proto hologram retail experience at its Manhattan Beach store in Los Angeles. The experience sees Skechers brand ambassador Howie Mandel ‘brought to life’ via an interactive, immersive 3D hologram installation. Said to be among the first permanent proto-hologram installations...
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Fashion for Good launches new initiative to drive brand-driven decarbonisation
Fashion for Good has launched the Mass Balance Demonstrator, a new collaborative industry initiative to implement and scale a chain-of-custody system that traces biomass-based PET through textile supply chains. The project is part of the global innovation platform's broader goal of accelerating decarbonisation across the apparel sector. Today,...
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Etsy bans animal fur as industry sentiments continue to shift
Etsy is set to ban the sale of all animal fur from August 2026, following a 50-plus-day protest campaign by the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade (CAFT). The global online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods has updated its Animal Products Policy as part of its broader shift in its sustainability pillars and confirmed the changes in a...
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When AI shares incorrect information, 58 percent of shoppers blame the brand
It’s no big secret that artificial intelligence is changing the face of retail. Applicable at nearly every stage of the broader product lifecycle, more and more consumers across the globe are using large language models (LLMs) from ChatGPT to Gemini for online shopping. Turning to AI to discover, compare, and select which products from which...
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Vivobarefoot to open its first-ever US flagship store in New York City
British footwear brand Vivobarefoot is set to open its debut flagship store in the United States in New York City. Located in the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, the new 1,500 square foot store will open in June 2026, months after the functional footwear brand opened its regional headquarters in the US in Austin, Texas. The debut US flagship marks...
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Ralph Lauren outlines next stage of GC&S strategy: Timeless Design by 2030
Ralph Lauren Corporation has outlined the upcoming phase of its Global Citizenship & Sustainability (GC&S) strategy under the title ‘Timeless Design by 2030.’ The next stage of its GC&S strategy aims to build on the current progress that the parent company of the Ralph Lauren brand names has achieved over the last few years while strengthening...
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Bebe launches debut collection with Betty Boop
Fashion brand Bebe has launched its debut collaborative collection with the iconic cartoon character Betty Boop. The new Bebe x Betty Boop collection brings together two culturally relevant names to create a unique collection for fashion-forward women. Building on Betty Boop’s strong resurgence, driven partially by the success of Boop! The...
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5 key trends shaping luxury fashion sector in 2026
After a year shaped by uncertainty, creative setbacks, pricing shifts, and operational disruption, signs indicate that the global luxury market is heading into a year of stabilization, albeit at a moderate pace. With executive leaders across the board remaining cautiously optimistic, reports from consulting firms, including Deloitte, BNP...
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Clo Virtual Fashion partners with Shima Seiki
Shima Seiki, a knitting solutions provider and the developer of Apexfiz Design software, has joined the Clo ecosystem partnership program (EPP) from Clo Virtual Fashion. Apexfiz Design software supports several design functions, including pattern creation, color development, and textile simulations, making it a strong complement to Clo’s digital...
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Accelerating Circularity appoints Edd Denes as chief executive officer
Accelerating Circularity has appointed Edd Denes as chief executive officer. His appointment comes months after the non-profit driving textile-to-textile recycling named industry veteran Eileen Mockus as its CEO, as founder and ex-CEO Karla Magruder transitioned to the position of board chair to continue to advise on the organization’s strategic...
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