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.
Otto Group: Petra Scharner-Wolff becomes CEO
The Hamburg-based trading and services group Otto Group has appointed Petra Scharner-Wolff as its new CEO. The previous Group Board Member for Finance, Controlling and Human Resources has taken over overall management as CEO with effect from March 1, the Otto Group announced on Monday. She is taking over for Alexander Birken, who, after eight...
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Expansion boost: Satisfy raises 11.3 million euros in funding round
French running specialist Satisfy has secured 11.3 million euros in a Series B funding round, and is now aiming to further expand in its core markets. The investment will strengthen the brand's international presence, Satisfy announced. The goal is to further grow in the US and South Korea, the brand's key direct-to-consumer markets, and expand...
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Tom Tailor: Wholesale boss David Meyer leaves
Tom Tailor and David Meyer, General Manager Business-to-Business (B2B), are going their separate ways. Meyer is leaving the Hamburg-based clothing retailer on February 28 "by mutual agreement," Tom Tailor announced on Wednesday. He joined the company in November 2021 and took over his previous position around a year later. He was responsible for...
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Tengelmann Appoints Former Zalando CFO Sandra Dembeck
Kik parent company Tengelmann Twenty-One KG has appointed Sandra Dembeck as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dembeck will assume her new role on April 1st, Tengelmann announced Monday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Following a transitional period, she will take over from current CFO Ágnes Faragó. Dembeck most recently...
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From Paris to Seoul: The AW25 adventures of men's fashion
A yearning for experience and escape from the everyday. For autumn/winter 2025, the urban jungle gives way to the wilderness, where modern cowboys and knights saddle up. Or was it all just a dream? The stories told by menswear designers in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Seoul, and New York provide the answers. Modern medieval The journey through time...
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Steve Madden Acquires Kurt Geiger for 289 million pounds
Steve Madden is acquiring British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger. The US fashion company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kurt Geiger for approximately 289 million pounds (approximately 360 million dollars), Steve Madden announced Thursday. The group is acquiring the footwear retailer from a group led by the...
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From the office to the world: Highlights of Seoul Fashion Week AW25
At Seoul Fashion Week, Korean brands showcased their preparations for the colder months, yet it wasn't just conventional outerwear they were packing. The segment offered unique pieces featuring innovative silhouettes and cuts, thick wool coats, and even complete outdoor gear, including tents and backpacks, incorporated into jackets. Beyond...
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Memories, protection and strength: The highlights of Berlin Fashion Week
This edition of Berlin Fashion Week was marked by a sense of unease, but also a great deal of hope. While the world is characterised by crises and uncertainty, designers were looking back to a different era for the autumn/winter 2025 season, indulging, at least for a moment, in a sense of carefree harmony. Meanwhile, other brands are processing...
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Machine-A: 'We're coming to an end of what we call trends'
Machine-A was born out of the idea of offering up-and-coming brands a space. When Stavros Karelis launched this multi-brand concept around 12 years ago, the founder witnessed a lack of these young designers in the London retail landscape. It is therefore no wonder that Karelis is now a regular guest at Berlin Fashion Week, where such designers...
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Streetwear designer Nigo appointed creative director of Japan's FamilyMart
Japanese designer Tomoaki Nagao, better known as Nigo, has been appointed creative director of the retail chain FamilyMart. Nigo, who is also currently the creative director of Kenzo, owned by the French luxury conglomerate LVMH, will collaborate with the Japanese convenience store operator in various capacities, FamilyMart announced on...
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