Articles by Vivian Hendriksz
Acne Studios marks 30th anniversary with new campaign by Nan Goldin
Acne Studios is marking its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new campaign that showcases the foundational material that it all started with: denim. Shot by American photographer Nan Goldin, marking the first collaboration between the two, the campaign showcases friends of the brand wearing current, archived, and re-edition denim styles...
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Why Lithuanian designers are leaning on heritage, and what sells abroad
There are not many designers who invest a year of their time sourcing the right fabrics, but that's exactly what Inga Skripka did. A creator and founder of her eponymous line, she spent close to a year travelling across her home country of Lithuania looking for weavers. "I was looking for the footprints and initials of our folklore, remaining...
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Why Lithuanian designers are betting on a Fashion Week of their own
When FashionUnited asked designer Kęstutis (Kestas) Rimdžius what he felt was currently lacking or missing within the Lithuanian fashion scene, he was quick to answer. Not talent, nor creativity or skill, but rather a larger platform to showcase what local designers are capable of. “As we are a small country, I feel we lack international...
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Clean Clothes Campaign questions who benefits from the billions in tariff refunds
The Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) is calling on apparel brands to publicly disclose what they have received in US tariff refunds and urging them to give a fair share to the suppliers and workers who absorbed the cost. The organisation, a global network of trade unions and NGOs working to improve conditions in the garment industry, notes that the...
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Arc'teryx launches System 0, a new framework for circular design
Canadian outdoor specialist Arc'teryx is introducing a circular design framework across its product range called System 0, starting with the new Sperro SV hardshell jacket. The new System 0 covers the full product lifecycle, from design and production through to repair and end-of-life, and aligns with the technical apparel brand's broader...
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Primark operating just under 50 US stores following debut openings in Georgia
Primark is set to open its first-ever store in Georgia, bringing the value fashion retailer’s total number of US stores to 47. The new 26,000 square foot store, located in Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville, is set to open its doors on September 8. Another store is set to open in Augusta, Georgia shortly afterwards. “Our expansion into the state...
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Moncler reunites with Hiroshi Fujiwara for latest Fragment collaborative collection
Moncler has launched its latest collaborative Moncler x Fragment by Hiroshi Fujiwara collection, which looks toward Japanese heritage and mountain landscapes for inspiration. Described by the Italian luxury fashion brand as “a new chapter in the ongoing dialogue” between the two, the collection builds on the initial collaboration between Moncler...
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CLO Virtural Fashion settles US patent infringement lawsuit against Style3D
CLO Virtual Fashion, the parent company of 3D fashion design software CLO, has reached a settlement with Zhejiang Lingdi Digital Technology Co., Ltd., the company behind Style3D, regarding its US patent lawsuit. The patent lawsuit, initially filed in 2023, alleged that the company, also known as Linctex, had “engaged in willful and unauthorized...
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WTRLSS launches new digital dyeing technology, minimizing water usage by up to 99.9 percent
A new start-up biotech company, WTRLSS, is aiming to redefine denim manufacturing with its digital dyeing process that reduces the amount of water used by up to 99.9 percent. Co-founded by award-winning scientist and pioneer of digital textile printing, Dr. Mickaël Mheidle, and entrepreneur, investor, and producer Kareem “Biggs” Burke, WTRLSS...
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Levi’s launches updated 700 Series as stretch denim enters its next chapter
Levi’s has launched a renewed offering of its 700 Series of women’s jeans, introducing new silhouettes and updated stretch blends as the global stretch denim market continues to grow. The new 700 Series introduces a new denim fabric blend made with Tencel, consisting of 51 percent cotton, 37 percent Lyocell, 7 percent polyester, 3 percent...
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