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.
Milan Fashion Week: SS26 street style featuring minimalism and patterns
In Milan, gentlemen opted for large-scale patterns, but otherwise kept things classic and understated. The street-style looks for spring/summer 2026 are more pared-back and less dominated by loud streetwear. The SS26 trends from the street are outlined here. It-piece: Striped shirt This direction was evident in the simple horizontally striped...
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Pitti Uomo faces overall situation sportingly
Pitti Uomo remained resilient, once again demonstrating the importance of industry gatherings at the Florentine menswear trade show, amidst a global landscape shaped by war and trade disputes, and subdued consumer sentiment. Although the start appeared somewhat slower, Pitti Uomo shone in its full glory from the second day of the trade fair...
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Pitti Uomo: Homme Plissé Issey Miyake embraces Italian spirit
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake presented its collection at the Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo, drawing inspiration from the country and its people. The menswear line from the eponymous Japanese designer used the opportunity, following its time at Paris Fashion Week, to embark on a new path, a spokesperson explained at the press conference on...
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Pitti Uomo banks on tailwinds
Pitti Uomo has officially kicked off the SS26 season, though the outlook is far from straightforward. The season’s start unfolded against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, according to Antonio De Matteis, president of Pitti Immagine (PI), the trade show organiser. Still, the situation was not entirely bleak, with menswear remaining “healthy.”...
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Bikkembergs relies on football trend and sneaker collab for brand revitalisation and market expansion
Bikkembergs is repositioning itself, targeting a younger generation. While this demographic may recognise the Belgian designer's name, they haven't necessarily been familiarised with his aesthetic. A strategic collaboration with the controversial Russian streetwear designer Gosha Rubchinskiy aims to not only inject new relevance into the brand...
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Step by step: OBS aim to bring European craftsmanship to the world
Founded in 2019, OBS sought to gradually conquer the world with German craftsmanship, countering the ever-faster fashion industry. In conversation with FashionUnited, brothers Johannes and Matthias Schweizer sat on the steps behind their office. Here, instead of a bustling city with traffic noise, the founders of the Augsburg-based brand look...
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Louis Vuitton kits out Real Madrid
LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton and Spanish football and basketball club Real Madrid have announced a multi-year partnership. The French fashion house will provide formal travel attire for the men’s and women’s professional football teams, as well as the men’s basketball team, Louis Vuitton announced on Friday, June 13. For the first time, Louis...
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Chanel appoints new design director for small leather goods
Chanel appointed Krzysztof Lukasik as its new design director for small leather goods, accessories and eyewear. Matthieu Blazy has been at the creative helm of the French fashion house for almost six months. He showed his first collection – of women’s ready-to-wear – at the beginning of October, but at least there are slowly some first insights...
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New chief executive officer for Norwegian wool specialist Aclima
Norwegian wool specialist Aclima appointed Christian Lodgaard as its new chief executive officer. Lodgaard took up his new role on September 1, Aclima announced on Thursday. Previous chief executive officer Hans Petter Jacobsen will assume an administrative role within the company. The new Aclima chief executive officer brings extensive...
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Cleats for the streets: is this the peak of the football trend?
Football boots are making a major comeback as Gen Z ventures onto the streets in cleated footwear. What’s driving this trend? Experts from Adidas and Zalando offer some insights. Football is once again playing a prominent role in fashion, influencing not only streetwear but also designer collections. Football shirts have become wardrobe staples,...
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