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.
US fashion industry faces historic price surge following reciprocal tariffs
The retail landscape in the United States underwent a dramatic shift on August 7 as the most comprehensive tariff increases since the 1930s took effect. Thursday saw the reciprocal tariffs come into effect under the Trump administration after months of delays, with most imports into the country being hit with a baseline 10 percent duty. But with...
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Vans partners with Ernest to create first-ever skatable cardboard sneake
Footwear and apparel brand Vans has partnered with Ernest Packaging Solutions to create the unthinkable - the first-ever skatable sneaker made from cardboard. Developed as part of Ernest’s Cardboard Chaos series, the sneaker pays homage to Vans’ skate culture roots, innovative drive, and authentic expression. Vans sneakers have been favored by...
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Brandy Melville files federal lawsuits against Temu & Shein over alleged counterfeits
In the face of copycats, Brandy Melville is not one for sitting quietly. A month after filing a federal lawsuit against Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein for alleged copyright infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive sales tactics, the California-based teen retailer has filed another lawsuit against Chinese online marketplace Temu,...
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5 Sneaky Online Shopping Fees Consumers may be Unknowingly Spending Money On
The convenience and ease of online shopping today remain unrivalled. As consumers across the world opt for benefits linked to ecommerce, many reportedly remain unaware of the amount of “hidden fees” associated with it that may silently increase their final bill. To help consumers better understand the costs linked to online shopping, an online...
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New investigation shines light on forced labour risks in Amazon seller supply chains
With Amazon Prime Days well underway and the online giant predicted to hit 23.8 billion US dollars this week, new research highlights the significant risks of forced labour hiding within Amazon sellers' supply chains. An investigation from human rights campaign organization Labour Behind the Label traced fashion products from three UK-based...
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Stella McCartney backs new initiative to close 710 billion dollar nature finance gap
English fashion designer and sustainability advocate Stella McCartney CBE is one of the main backers of a new cultural platform, The Nat, created to protect nature. Bringing together an expanding network of driven individuals and organizations dedicated to environmental protection and restoration, its core mission focuses on mobilizing the...
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Affiliates of CriticalPoint aquire Pura Vida Bracelets from Vera Bradley, Inc.
Affiliates of CriticalPoint have announced the acquisition of Pura Vida Bracelets from fashion and lifestyle brand Vera Bradley, Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2012, CriticalPoint is a full-service financial M&A firm offering investment banking, private capital, and valuation services. "At CriticalPoint, we were...
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Mango partners with Circulose to increase textile circularity
Spanish fast-fashion retailer Mango is the first brand to partner with Swedish circular material company Circulose since its restart, as the retailer aims to integrate the next-gen material into its production chain. The partnership underscores a milestone in Mango’s commitment to working more sustainably and sits in line with its long-term...
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Louis Vuitton is the most counterfeited luxury brand, according to new report
Counterfeits have been a sharp thorn in the side of luxury fashion houses for decades. Dating back to ancient Roman times, counterfeiting within the fashion industry underwent a surge of popularity in the late 1970s, thanks to the rise of designer jeans. With several copycats trying to mark and sell duplicated designs and styles for a fraction...
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Burberry introduces exclusive summer takeover of Somerset's iconic estate, The Newt
British luxury fashion house Burberry has launched an exclusive summer takeover of The Newt, the iconic Somerset estate. The collaboration sees Burberry partnering with the award-winning luxury estate The Newt and sharing their love of the countryside and “the essence of a great British summer.” To mark the start of the collaboration, Burberry...
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