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.
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...
Retail|Report Featured10 Jul 2025
Ana Luisa signs wholesale partnership with Nordstrom for nationwide rollout
Ana Luisa may be coming to a Nordstrom near you, as the direct-to-consumer jewelry brand has entered into a wholesale partnership with the US department store chain. The agreement sees Ana Luisa launch in 25 Nordstrom stores across the country, including locations in California, New Jersey, Florida, and Illinois. Ana Luisa's wholesale launch...
Retail8 Jul 2025
Gabriela Hearst launches first-ever line of recycled cotton denim
Luxury fashion brand Gabriela Hearst has launched its first-ever line of 100 percent recycled cotton denim. Retaining the same look, feel, and overall properties as conventional denim, the line features several key styles from Gabriela Hearst in five distinct colors: cobalt blue, golden birch, antelope orange, burnt sienna, and white. All the...
Fashion 8 Jul 2025
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...
BusinessFeaturedMember25 Jun 2025
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...
BusinessMember24 Jun 2025
Shein launches limited-edition Baby Shark collection
Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein has partnered with The Pinkgong Company to create and launch a limited-edition Baby Shark collection. The Baby Shark x Shein collection marks the 10-year anniversary of Pinkfong's Baby Shark and features styles for the entire family inspired by the underwater world of Carnivore Cove. Featuring bold hues,...
Fashion 23 Jun 2025
Maison de Sabré partners with Nikki Beach for debut European trunk show
Australian luxury leather goods and accessories brand Maison de Sabré has partnered with Nikki Beach Hospitality Group to host a summertime trunk show across several of the group's iconic beach clubs and resorts in Europe. The partnership represents the launch of Maison de Sabré's debut trunk show in Europe, opening under the name Sabré Solstice...
Retail|In Pictures Featured23 Jun 2025
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...
BusinessMember19 Jun 2025
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...
RetailFeatured12 Jun 2025
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...
Culture|In Pictures 12 Jun 2025