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.
Paul & Shark launches kidswear
Paul & Shark is now also catering to younger audiences with its first kidswear collection. The Italian brand launched its first junior collection for children aged four to 16, Paul & Shark announced on Friday, May 30, 2025. Created in partnership with kidswear specialist Altana Società Benefit, the collection debuted for the SS26 season. This...
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Pitti Uomo deepens collaboration with Japanese Children of the Discordance
Pitti Uomo is deepening its collaboration with the Japan Fashion Week Organization and presenting the brand Children of the Discordance. The Florentine menswear trade fair aims to “highlight the most innovative creative research on the international scene” at its upcoming edition, trade fair organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Wednesday. As...
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Rag & Bone expands in Germany with Düsseldorf flagship opening
Rag & Bone is opening its first German flagship store in Düsseldorf. Only at the beginning of April, the US brand announced the opening of its first location on mainland Europe in Amsterdam. Now, the second EU store is already following in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rag & Bone announced on Tuesday on the career network Linkedin. “...
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Gant launches 'Summer Getaway' campaign at Côte d'Azur
Gant is showcasing its SS25 collection in collaboration with a luxurious beach resort, complete with beach-ready looks in a beach bag. The US brand took its SS25 campaign, themed ‘Summer Getaway’, to Théoule-sur-Mer on the Côte d’Azur, Gant announced on Monday. There, it partnered with the five-star hotel Château de Théoule and its beach resort,...
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Is head of communications Tanja Ruhnke already leaving Valentino again?
Tanja Ruhnke and Italian fashion house Valentino are reportedly parting ways after only a short time. WWD reported, citing sources, that Ruhnke had surprisingly left Valentino for personal reasons. She only joined the fashion house at the beginning of April as chief communication officer and has since been responsible for the global...
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Highsnobiety appoints head for France and UK
Berlin-based streetwear pioneer Highsnobiety has appointed Luke Robins as general manager for the UK and France. Highsnobiety announced on Wednesday that, in this position, Robins will be responsible for strengthening the Highsnobiety brand, managing brand partnerships, and expanding the HS+ cultural agency. He will take up his new role on June...
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The Platform Group confirms annual forecast: strong growth in first quarter
The Platform Group AG (TPG) achieved revenue growth in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year. The e-commerce group, which also includes luxury online retailer Fashionette, attributed this primarily to the growth of its affiliated partners and the expansion of its platform and software solutions across 26 sectors. TPG announced on Friday...
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Head of communications leaves Otto Group after 22 years
Thomas Voigt, long-standing vice president of group corporate communications and public affairs at the Otto Group, is leaving the retail group. Voigt, who has worked for the Hamburg-based company for 22 years, will hand over the reins to Annette Siragusano on March 1, 2026, the Otto Group announced on Friday. Martin Zander will serve as deputy...
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Temu supports alliance against product counterfeiting
Temu is supporting action against product counterfeiting and is joining the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC). The Chinese online trading platform signed a memorandum of understanding with the IACC, Temu announced on Thursday. This is intended to deepen cooperation on the protection of intellectual property and strengthen efforts...
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Lidl: Realignment and international positioning of sports brand Crivit
German discount supermarket Lidl is aiming to realign its sports brand Crivit and, with a campaign, make it the “strongest movement brand in Europe”. “Find Your Move” is the brand’s first international omnichannel campaign, Lidl announced on Wednesday. It was to be shown on television, via social networks and in physical stores in over 30...
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