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.
Minor Figures teams up with Human Made to create a limited-edition collection
Human Made, the lifestyle brand from Japanese designer, DJ, and entrepreneur Nigo, has parted with internationally known plant-based milk alternative label Minor Figures to create a limited-edition, collaborative capsule collection. Marking the first-ever brand collaboration from Minor Figures, the partnership is the result of an “organic and...
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Psycho Bunny builds on its tennis presence via a multi-year partnership with Andy Roddick
Montreal-based menswear brand Psycho Bunny has signed a multi-year global partnership deal with former world No. 1 and US Open champion Andy Roddick as a brand ambassador. The move sees Psycho Bunny continuing to build its presence within the sport, and comes months after the brand signed Australian-born tennis player Alexei Popyrin as its first...
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Asics pledges to stop sourcing and using kangaroo skins in footwear
Japanese sportswear brand Asics has announced that it has stopped sourcing kangaroo skins for its athletic footwear. The news comes days after German brand Adidas revealed that it had halted the use of the marsupial skin for its soccer cleats. Asics confirmed its decision to step away from using kangaroo leather to the Animal Wellness and the...
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How to manage privacy risks and customer impact following a data breach like Dior's
French luxury fashion house Dior recently confirmed that it was the victim of a data breach last week in a message sent to those affected, which saw the personal information of some of its customers compromised. The incident saw an unauthorized party access part of the client data bases LVHM-owned brand, exposing customers’ names, mobile phone...
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Adidas halts sourcing Kangaroo skins for its athletic footwear
German sportswear giant Adidas has announced that it has stopped sourcing kangaroo skins for its athletic footwear and will not purchase any skins from the marsupials in the future. The announcement, made by Bjørn Gulden, CEO of Adidas, comes after an in-person appeal from Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Humane Economy, who...
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Shein Marketplace bans fur and exotic animal skins
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has banned the sale of fur and wild-animal skins across its online marketplace platform, adding third-party sellers to its company-wide policy. Shein’s updated ban covers any items made from the skins or feathers of all animals considered to be “exotic”, including ostrich feathers, alligators, and snakes. The...
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Glimpact study reveals 90% of a garment’s environmental impact happens before it’s made
It's no secret that the fashion industry is a rather dirty one. The ecological impact of apparel production has been closely followed over the years as climate change awareness continues to gain traction. For example, textile production is estimated to contribute approximately 20 percent of global clean water pollution, primarily due to dyeing...
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The Dior Saddle & Hermès Kelly bag are the handbags to invest in for 2025
As the US stock market continues to fall into negative territory over the latest tariff changes, individuals around the world seek out more stable and secure alternatives for investing. From gold to arts and collectibles, some of the most sought-after investment pieces in the fashion industry have long included Rolex watches and the ever-iconic...
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Shein reigns supreme, taking the lead apparel market share in 2024 amidst a tough economy
Shein, the ultra-fast fashion giant from China, strengthened its ever-tightening grip on the apparel market in 2024, outpacing competitors once more as budget-conscious consumers continued to turn to familiar brands amid growing economic uncertainty. The Singapore-based Shein is estimated to have extended its apparel market share by 0.24...
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i-D magazine makes it comeback for spring/summer 2025 with "The Unknown Issue"
i-D Magazine has announced its upcoming spring/summer 2025 issue, as the British fashion magazine is poised to make its comeback. The issue will be the first released under the leadership of Thom Bettridge, who was appointed editor-in-chief and chief brand officer in August 2024, and Karlie Kloss’s Bedford Media, following the publication’s...
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