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.
Matthew Williamson partners with Free People for first apparel collection in 7 years
British designer Matthew Williamson has partnered with Free People to design an exclusive 15-piece capsule collection for summer 2026. The move marks his return to fashion design, with his first collection launch in seven years. The partnership felt like a natural fit for the two, as the designer’s work resonates with Free People’s philosophy of...
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Jonathan Saunders to exit CCO role at & Other Stories
Scottish designer Jonathan Saunders has stepped down from his role as chief creative officer at & Other Stories. The announcement comes a little more than a year after he took up the then newly created position. According to a statement posted on LinkedIn on June 9, Saunders will officially leave the H&M Group-owned brand sometime in mid-August,...
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Indigenous Nations Apparel Company accuses Shein of copying its designs
Michelle Cameron, the founder of Indigenous Nations Apparel Company (INAC), claims that the ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein has copied 20 of her company’s designs, including the product imagery, to sell copycat products. A member of the Peguis First Nation, Cameron founded her brand close to six years ago in Winnipeg, selling Indigenous...
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Gen Z is driving secondhand growth, but poor returns are costing brands loyalty
Gen Z is the driving force behind secondhand commerce in the United States, but a growing number of younger shoppers are ready to walk away from a brand entirely after a poor return or refund experience — putting post-purchase trust at the centre of resale's next phase of growth. In fact, 60 percent of Gen Z have stopped buying from a brand...
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Nigeria launches new programme to revive its cotton, textile and garment industry
The federal government of Nigeria has launched a new initiative to revitalize its cotton, textile, and garment (CTG) industry as it aims to reposition the sector as a hub for employment, industrial growth, and export competitiveness. Also known as the National Cotton, Textile and Garment Industrial Transformation Programme (NCTG-ITP), the...
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Wheat straw emerges as alternative to wood pulp for viscose & lyocell fiber production
Could wheat straw serve as an alternative to wooden pulp for the production of quality viscose and lyocell fibers for the fashion industry? According to a new report from environmental nonprofit Canopy, the answer is yes. The report, ‘From Wheat Straw to Wardrobes: Fashioning a new fibre future,’ presents the findings of a pilot project, Project...
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Why Gen X may actually be more sustainable than Gen Z
Many assume that Gen Z is the most "woke" and environmentally conscious generation, and, for the most part, they are not wrong. A study by Deloitte found that those born between 1997 and 2012 are more likely to adopt sustainable habits than older demographics, from avoiding traveling by plane to embracing vegan or vegetarian diets and steering...
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Authentic Brands Group reportedly eyeing up Lee Jeans sale
Authentic Brands Group, the intellectual property company that owns brands from Reebok and Champion, to Guess, Forever 21, and Herve Leger, is reportedly in discussions with Kontoor Brands Inc. to purchase Lee Jeans. Sources at WWD reported that Authentic Brands Group has been in exclusive talks to purchase Lee Jeans, but noted that a deal still...
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Bestseller invests 3 million dollars in regenerative agriculture in South Africa
Danish fashion conglomerate Bestseller has announced it is investing 3 million US dollars in the Regenerative Fund for Nature to support regenerative agriculture projects in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The funds will be used to support local sheep farmers and shepherds, aiding them with land regeneration and enhancing overall living conditions...
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How AI is redefining the role of physical stores, and what retailers should know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only changing how we shop online, but it's also transforming physical retail. While stores are still viewed as essential “anchors” for commerce in 2030, AI, together with shifting consumer behaviours, continues to reshape the purpose of physical retail. A new study released by ICSC and McKinsey & Company,...
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