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.
Strauss develops degree Course for sustainability and innovation in Bangladesh
German workwear specialist Strauss has created a new educational course for sustainability and textile innovation in Bangladesh. Strauss announced on Thursday that, from June, 60 students a year will be able to study for a bachelor’s degree in ‘Textile Engineering – Sustainability and Textile Innovation’ at the Ahsanullah University of Science...
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Pitti Uomo: Niccolò Pasqualetti to guest at June edition
Niccolò Pasqualetti is the next guest designer at Pitti Uomo. The Tuscan designer will present his SS26 collection during the 108th edition of the Florentine menswear trade fair, Pitti Immagine announced on Thursday. For this edition, he joins Korean brand Post Archive Faction and Japanese label Homme Plissé Issey Miyake, the guest of honour of...
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Mister Spex advances restructuring and improves results
Mister Spex SE experienced a decline in turnover in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year. In the quarter ending in March, revenues fell 13 percent year-on-year to 44.7 million euros, according to a quarterly report published on Thursday. The Berlin-based eyewear retailer attributes this loss to the continued implementation of the ‘...
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Kering appoints new Brioni chief executive
The French luxury goods group Kering has appointed new chief executive officers for its brands Brioni and Ginori 1735. Federico Arrigoni is taking over the leadership at the Italian menswear specialist Brioni, while Mehdi Benabadji is becoming the chief executive at the porcelain brand Ginori 1735, Kering announced on Tuesday evening. Both...
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Messyweekend expands into the Philippines
Messyweekend is pushing forward with its expansion in Southeast Asia, starting with a retail partnership for the Philippines. The Danish eyewear specialist is now available in 38 stores of the retail chain SM Retail in the Philippines, Messyweekend announced this week on the careers network Linkedin. The partnership represents an “important step...
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Rapha hires new chief brand officer from Belstaff
The cycling brand Rapha appoints Jodie Harrison as chief brand officer. Harrison announced her new position on LinkedIn on Friday. She stated that she had already been working for the British company as an external consultant since January, prior to her appointment in April. Before that, she spent around three and a half years in various...
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Luggage brand Peak Design raises 11 million euros
Peak Design raised 11 million euros in a recent crowdfunding campaign on the US crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The US camera bag and luggage manufacturer announced on Thursday that it exceeded its funding target of 88,000 euros - the target amount was stated as 100,000 dollars - within 14 days for the launch of its new Roller Pro line of...
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Drykorn appoints new Head of Marketing from Hugo Boss
Drykorn has announced the appointment of Berlin native Anni Oppermann as its new Head of Marketing, effective April 1. With a strong track record in brand strategy and emotional brand storytelling, Oppermann is set to play a key role in supporting the German fashion label’s international growth ambitions. Bringing over two decades of experience...
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Brioni: New Chief Marketing Officer joins from Prada Group
Brioni has a new Chief Marketing Officer. Flavio Cerbone is taking over as Chief Marketing Officer, the Italian luxury menswear brand confirmed in response to a FashionUnited request. WWD previously reported the news. In his new role, Cerbone will report directly to Brioni CEO Mehdi Benabadji. Cerbone was most recently Head of Communication at...
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Uniform-inspired womenswear: Batakovic brings Belgrade chic to New York
Batakovic Belgrade focuses on uniform-inspired womenswear and fabrics from Loro Piana. With this, the Serbian luxury brand now wants to inspire New Yorkers as well. The brand plays with various uniforms that founder Ivana Batakovic has always been fascinated by, she says in an interview with FashionUnited. She translates the associated aura of...
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