Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
The top five most influential fashion characters of 2024
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What are some of the attributes that truly bring a character to life on the big screen? Personality comes to mind, their voice, their emotional portrayal and development, of course, but next to that, some of the most iconic TV and movie characters are also celebrated for their unique sense of style. Growing up, who didn’t want to dress or look...
Unexpected collaborations spotted at NYFW SS25
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With so many eyes from all corners of the industry analyzing what is being presented on the catwalk during New York Fashion Week (NYFW), many designers use this moment in the spotlight to unveil a new collaboration or partnership. Over the years, the art of collaboration has proven to be a highly effective marketing strategy, particularly in...
Q&A with George Zimmer, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Generation Tux
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Renting services have become mainstream in modern-day society, seeping into all sectors from staying in virtual strangers’ homes for vacation on Airbnb, to downloading and borrowing books on Kindle, to streaming tv-series on Netflix and listening to music via Spotify. Fashion is no different, with services ranging from Rent the Runway offering...
Deckers Brands appoints Robin Green as president of Hoka
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Deckers Brands , the parent company of Teva, Ugg and Deckers, has appointed Robin Green as president of Hoka, effective immediately. In her new role Green will be reporting directly to Dave Powers, CEO and president of Deckers Brands and serving the executive leadership team. Green brings with her a proven track record of overseeing global...
Q&A with Purvi Kanji, vice president of Coterie New York on the show's evolution
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Coterie New York, the trade event renowned for fostering connections among fashion professionals, unites contemporary brands, retailers, experts, and influencers and continually seeks to push the boundaries of innovation in the industry. Dating back to the 1980s, what first started out as an intimate gathering of 25 brands at the iconic Plaza...
Vestiaire Collective launches new charity celebrity closet sale with Jessica Chastain
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Luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective has announced its latest celebrity closet sale with Academy Award winner and producer Jessica Chastain and her stylist Elizabeth Stewart. Part of the global secondhand platform's growth strategy for the US, the announcement comes not long after Vestiaire Collective introduced 0 percent commission fees...
Top 5 strategies for successful retail 2024: Part 4, have a global view
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In today's ever-evolving retail landscape, balancing immediate hurdles with future growth is crucial for success. High inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic, and geopolitical tensions present retailers with soaring costs and consumers with financial strains. However, some retailers have flourished amidst these adversities thanks to...
Centric Brands signs licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group
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Centric Brands LLC has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to design, manufacture, and distribute kids' apparel for Quiksilver, Billabong, and Roxy in the United States and Canada. Through the deal, Centric Brands is now the exclusive kids apparel partner in the US and Canada for Quiksilver, Billabong and Roxy....
Brooks Brothers debuts first adaptive button-down shirt with MagnaReady tech
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Men's lifestyle and clothing brand Brooks Brothers has partnered with magnetic apparel MagnaReady to create the first adaptive shirt. The Brooks Brothers x MagnaReady shirt brings together Brooks Brothers' iconic button-down shirt with MagnaReady’s patented adaptive technology with magnetized closures for quick and easy dressing. Launching ahead...
Jonathan Marc Stein's unconventional ascent to fame
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Attending fashion school offers emerging designers a solid platform to explore design techniques, learn basic methods, and master essential skills. However, it's not the sole pathway to success in the fashion industry. In fact, some of the most celebrated fashion designers in history never set foot in a design school. Ready to follow in the...