Articles by Ole Spötter
Berlin Fashion Week: 5 Newcomers with a fresh vision
Berlin Fashion Week, once an underdog, is increasingly carving out a position amongst the major Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, and London. Established names like GmbH and Marie Lueder are returning this season, which starts today, to showcase their latest collections. The German capital also thrives on a dynamic mix of established and emerging...
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DK Company: Revenue Increase of Over Ten Percent
The Danish clothing group DK Company, which includes brands such as Wood Wood, Gestuz, Solid, and Ichi, continued to grow in 2024. The group hopes to continue this trend in the current fiscal year but also faces new challenges due to the election of the new US president. DK Company achieved a turnover of 725 million euro in 2024, compared to 644...
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German retail experts plan new department store in Luxembourg
A new department store is planned for Luxembourg, with Engelhorn CEO Fabian Engelhorn and former Reischmann managing director Peter Eberle involved in the project. Eberle, who has been a partner at the consulting agency Bold & Expert since the beginning of the year, announced the 5,000 square metre (approximately 53,820 square foot) store on the...
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Former Chloé CEO Bellini moves to Valentino owner
Riccardo Bellini has reportedly assumed the role of managing director at Mayhoola for Investments LLC, the Qatar-based investment firm whose portfolio includes fashion houses such as Valentino and Balmain. Bellini took up the position at the beginning of the year, reported trade publication WWD. The former Chloé CEO reports directly to Mayhoola...
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Pitti Uomo: Is individual, colorful street style dead?
Pitti Uomo is considered the starting pistol for the menswear season and a trailblazer for current trends. Away from the stands, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition grounds and the city of Florence itself reveal the industry's prevailing mood during the menswear trade show. After seasons brimming with trends, colours, and individuality, this...
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Pitti: MM6 Maison Margiela sees the Florentine sun off
MM6 Maison Margiela evoked the night in Florence, showcasing the versatility of black. The avant-garde label was a guest at the ongoing edition of menswear trade show Pitti Uomo on Wednesday evening, where it presented its menswear collection. The brand focused on various shades of black, complemented by select pieces in shimmering blue and...
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Is the end near for Berlin fashion fair Seek?
Is Berlin's last remaining fashion fair, Seek, now also facing closure? After the recent resignation of the leading minds behind the fair, the event's owner, Premium Exhibitions, is vague about the future of Seek. "The desire for a uniform platform remains great - at the same time, commitment within the industry is currently extremely cautious....
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Daniëlle Cathari steps down as Kith Women creative director
Dutch designer Daniëlle Cathari has reportedly left her position as creative director at Kith Women. According to her own LinkedIn profile, Cathari has not worked for the American streetwear retailer since October 2024. She joined the company in October 2023 and led the brand's women's collection as creative director. Her eponymous brand, Danië...
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Missoni co-founder Rosita Missoni dies
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the Italian luxury retailer Missoni, has reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 93, trade magazine WWD has reported. She founded Missoni in 1953 with her husband Ottavio Missoni, who passed away in May 2013 at the age of 93. Rosita Missoni was born in 1931 in Golasecca, about 60 kilometres from Milan. Near her...
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Hugo Boss brings in marketing expert from Netflix
James Foster has been appointed to the role of senior vice president global marketing at Hugo Boss. Foster took up his new position at the turn of the year, the Germany-based clothing retailer announced on Thursday. He succeeds Nadia Kokni, who left the company in December to "take on new professional challenges". Kokni joined Hugo Boss in...
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