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.
Asos to stop selling silk, cashmere & mohair, but continue to sell leather & wool
London - Online fashion giant Asos is set to stop selling cashmere, mohair, and silk as part of its updated animal welfare policy but will continue to sell leather and wool products. The London-based etailer previously stop stocking products which contained feather & down, bone, shell, and teeth and has now added three new animals derived...
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How VF Corporation is leveraging sustainability to remain relevant at a consumer and market level
The North Face, one of the brands owned by VF Corporation, recently launched a new concept that has gained the praise of consumers and fashion experts alike The North Face Renewed collection. What makes this collection so unique? Rather than consisting of new products or designs, the collection features second-hand apparel which has been...
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John Lewis launches clothing buy-back scheme
British department store John Lewis is currently trialling scheme which would allow customers to sell back unwanted clothing in an attempt to reduce the 300,000 tonnes of apparel sent to UK landfills each year. The clothing buy-back scheme, which is being piloted by approximately 100 customers together with social enterprise Stuffstr, lets...
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Good on You, Flocus & Planet Care: 3 Sustainable startups reshaping the fashion industry
The fashion industry needs a diverse range of sustainable solutions to tackle the numerous issues it faces concerning environmental damage, human rights and shifting to a circular business model. This is where the Fashion for Good-Plug and Play Accelerator Programme comes in. The accelerator programme provides mentoring and support for selected...
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Bottega Veneta names Daniel Lee its new Creative Director
Luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta wasted no time is announcing the successor to its former creative director Tomas Maier. Following an announcement on Wednesday afternoon that Tomas Maier and Bottega Veneta were parting ways after 17 years, comes news that Daniel Lee has been appointed creative director at Bottega Veneta, starting July 1. Lee...
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COS launches Soma at Pitti Uomo 94
London-based fashion label COS launched Soma, a seasonless capsule collection of 17 menswear essentials at Pitti Uomo this week. Nine dancers presented the collection through a choreography by Wayne McGregor at the Istituto degli Innocenti in Florence during a contemporary performance at the 94th edition of the menswear trade fair. Each piece in...
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eBay launches self-serve advertising for designers and seamstresses in the UK
eBay, the leading online marketplace, has launched 'eBay Local Services Ads,' a new product designed to help local service organisations reach new customers and extend their businesses. It marks the first time eBay offer such tool for local service firms. The tool allows business such as designers, seamstresses, hairdressers and more the...
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HUND HUND: Paving the way for 'radical' transparency in the fashion industry
When it comes to transparency and sustainability in the fashion industry, German fashion brand HUND HUND is among the frontrunners leading the way for positive change. Founded online by Rohan Michael Hoole and Isabel Kücke in 2016, HUND HUND is dedicated to offering consumers stylish, timeless and durable fashion for the ultimate “minimal...
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Stella McCartney opens new flagship store at 23 Old Bond Street
Stella McCartney officially opened her latest flagship store London on Tuesday evening. Located at 23 Old Bond Street the new 700 square meter store reflects the luxury brand's approach to design, innovation and sustainability. The British designer hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the store, which included...
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Henri Lloyd acquired out of administration
British sailing apparel brand Henri Lloyd has been bought out of administration by Aligro UK Limited, in a deal which has led to 128 jobs being axed. The clothing retailer, best known for its sailing and water resistant apparel, appointed Chris Ratten and Jeremy Woodside from RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP as joint administrators of Henri-Lloyd...
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