Articles by Ole Spötter
Ole Spötter has been working as an editor for FashionUnited since the beginning of 2020. He studied fashion journalism in Düsseldorf, where he previously worked for a local culture magazine. In addition to everyday news, he focuses on current trends and specialises in sports and streetwear. For FashionUnited, he researches the economic relevance of topics within these areas.
Sweden's Stylein expands into the UK and Germany
Stylein is continuing its European expansion. Following its UK launch with luxury retailers such as Selfridges, Harrods and Liberty, the brand is now entering Germany, it announced on Monday. The initial launch will be in stores belonging to the Berlin-based luxury department store operator, KaDeWe Group, including KaDeWe in Berlin, Alsterhaus...
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DK Company takes a stake in Ivy Oak
Berlin-based womenswear brand Ivy Oak is now backed by the Danish fashion group DK Company, which also owns brands such as Wood Wood, Gestuz, Solid, and Ichi. DK Company is investing in Ivy Oak. This will result in the restructuring of Ivy Oak GmbH, the company behind the Berlin-based womenswear brand, into Ivy Oak ApS, the parties announced on...
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Silvia Venturini Fendi steps down as creative director
Silvia Venturini Fendi is stepping down from the creative direction of the Italian fashion house. The designer, who represents the third generation of the Fendi family, will assume the role of honorary president on October 1. The fashion house, part of the French luxury group LVMH, announced the news on Monday evening. In this position, she will...
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Highsnobiety discontinues retail
The platform, owned by Berlin-based online retailer Zalando, is ceasing its commerce operations at the end of the year, Highsnobiety announced on Tuesday. The company intends to refocus on publishing, the sector that established Highsnobiety as a leading name in sneakers and streetwear, and its cultural agency business. This move coincides with...
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Issey Miyake: How IM Men explores new design methods
IM Men, part of the Japanese fashion house Issey Miyake, is currently hosting an exhibition at the Berlin-based retailer Andreas Murkudis. The autumn/winter 2025 collection is now also available there. This initiative aims to establish the brand in the German market and bring it closer to customers. What is behind the menswear brand, what makes...
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Is Diesel getting a new CEO?
It appears the denim brand Diesel has found a new CEO. Andrea Rigogliosi is set to take over as CEO at Diesel early next year, once his non-compete clause expires. This was reported by industry publication Miss Tweed, citing industry sources. He would be the first CEO at the brand, which is part of the Italian fashion group OTB Group, since the...
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Hype products, collaborations and outerwear: What chinese consumers want
Chinese consumers have been faced with an unstable economy and ever-new challenges since the pandemic. This is also reflected in their shopping behaviour. Although uncertainties such as the trade dispute with the US and the real estate crisis are putting additional strain on consumers and dampening consumer sentiment, private households seem to...
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Pierre La Tour steps down as Ferragamo CFO
Italian fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. and chief financial officer (CFO) Pierre La Tour are parting ways. La Tour will step down from his post to "pursue new professional opportunities in another business sector", Salvatore Ferragamo announced on Thursday. He submitted his resignation, effective 26 September. Ferragamo veteran takes...
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Unna unveils Hoka as its first collaborative partner
Swedish running brand Unna, founded by designer John-Ruben Holtback, has unveiled its first design collaboration with Hoka. At the heart of the collaboration with the US running shoe specialist is a new version of the Hoka Speedgoat 2. This trail performance shoe has been reimagined by Unna with a blend of retro and modern aesthetics. Details...
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CHIC Shanghai: China's garment manufacturers navigate trade conflicts and rising costs
Rising pressure surrounding the trade conflict between China and the US, as well as growing competition domestically and in other Asian countries such as Vietnam and Bangladesh, demand new measures for China's garment manufacturers. To understand how manufacturers are handling the situation, while rising costs and consumer reticence shape the...
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