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.
From mermaids and athletic nomads: SS27 trends from Tokyo
Designers and brands showcased their craftsmanship and eye for detail at Tokyo Fashion Week, which concluded over the weekend. They emerged from the depths of the sea, impressing with true statement pieces, tradition and individualism. Five trends in particular stood out. Tradition meets modernity SS27 (from left to right): Joey Samson, Rhett...
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Why Asia's retail experience shines while Europe looks on: 'Retail is content today'
From a giant Dior cake to the ship-shaped Louis Vuitton store, "The Louis," in Shanghai, retail experiences in East Asian cities are becoming increasingly spectacular. While major European fashion houses create their own themed worlds and popular photo opportunities in cities like Shanghai and Seoul, they appear to focus on exclusive...
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Swedish menswear brand John Henric expands into Germany
John Henric has opened its first German store in Hamburg. The new shop in Hamburg's Hanseviertel district opened on Friday, CEO John Henric Ekström announced on LinkedIn. The store is located at Große Bleichen 30/36. A second store in Germany is being planned. Three months ago, Ekström announced on the professional networking site that the...
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New CEO for Danish womenswear label Baum und Pferdgarten
Danish womenswear label Baum und Pferdgarten has a new chief executive. Morten Linnet is taking on the role of chief executive officer (CEO) at the Copenhagen-based fashion house this month, the manager announced on the professional network LinkedIn on Tuesday. He succeeds Teis Werring Bruun, who stepped down from the position in January after...
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On: Herbert Hofmann becomes director of product for lifestyle
Former Highsnobiety creative director Herbert Hofmann will now be responsible for the lifestyle products of Zurich-based sporting goods manufacturer On. Hofmann announced his new position as director of product for lifestyle on the social media platform Instagram on Friday. At the beginning of the month, he had announced his departure from...
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Toni Sailer: founder hands over brand to next generation
The premium skiwear brand, based in Grasbrunn near Munich, has a new owner, Kevin Taubenberger, the company announced on Thursday. The 36-year-old has been managing director of Fashion Pool GmbH, the company behind Toni Sailer, since 2022. “For me, this takeover means taking responsibility for what has been built, while also providing new...
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Gebr. Heinemann appoints former Louis Vuitton Germany head as CEO
Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG is restructuring its supervisory and executive boards. This move is also intended to continue the generational transition at the Hamburg-based retail group. Morgan Boeri will take on the role of chief executive officer from the new year, Gebr. Heinemann announced on Thursday. The manager brings extensive international...
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Adidas manager Jochen Denninger dies at 57
Jochen Denninger, most recently vice president of marketing operations at Adidas, has died at the age of 57. Denninger passed away on August 23, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile published by his family on Tuesday. In the post, they expressed their “deepest gratitude” to his marketing operations team, manager Michelle Robertson, and...
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Kickz: new general manager comes from Zalando
Kickz.com GmbH has appointed Marijn van Dommelen as general manager. On Thursday, Van Dommelen announced on LinkedIn his new role at the Munich-based basketball specialist, which he assumed on August 1. He also announced his departure from Zalando after five years. According to his own statements, he worked on both the demand and supply side at...
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Erin Magee seemingly steps down as chief creative officer of Supreme
Erin Magee appears to be leaving Supreme after 22 years. She has worked for the New York streetwear and skate label since 2004, most recently as chief creative officer. “It has been the honour of my life to be a part of the World Famous Supreme Team. Thank you very much,” Magee wrote on Tuesday in a post on the social media platform Instagram....
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