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.
Mark Petereit returns to Snipes as senior head of buying
Mark Petereit takes up the role of senior head of buying and planning at Snipes. Petereit announced his new position, which he assumed on 1 August, on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He returns to the Cologne-based streetwear retailer after around four and a half years. Most recently, Petereit was active as buying director for...
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Sunglasses collaborations for summer 2025: Ray-Ban, Oakley, Komono
Trends fade, but sunglasses remain the ultimate summer essential. In time for the holiday season, we showcase three collaborations that will make passers-by take their glasses off for a closer look. A$AP Rocky for Ray-Ban At the start of the year, A$AP Rocky was appointed creative director of eyewear brand Ray-Ban. The US designer and musician,...
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Between resilience and creativity: A ‘Walk in the Park’ with CIFF director Sofie Dolva
With the theme "Walk in the Park," the 65th edition of Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) sends a conscious signal that the industry can "adapt and evolve even in difficult times," explains Sofie Dolva. For the director, a focus on more mindful and timeless fashion takes center stage. Around 1,200 exhibitors and 18,300 visitors...
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Pepco Germany enters self-administration proceedings
The German subsidiary of the discounter Pepco Group is insolvent. Pepco Germany GmbH filed for self-administration proceedings on July 21 with the Berlin-Charlottenburg Local Court, the retailer announced on Wednesday. The court then ordered provisional self-administration, the so-called protective shield proceedings, and appointed Gordon Geiser...
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Diesel to guest star at CIFF fashion fair
Diesel will guest star at the upcoming edition of the Danish fashion fair Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF). The denim specialist, which belongs to the Italian fashion group OTB Group, will occupy a "large space" in hall D of the Bella Center exhibition grounds as a special guest and will give it an "unmistakable touch", CIFF...
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Hoka and MAAP collaborate on hybrid running and cycling shoe
Hoka has joined forces with Australian cycling brand Maap to create a shoe that blends running, cycling and lifestyle. The two brands have developed a shoe based on Hoka’s ‘Tecton X 2’ sole. It features a carbon fibre plate to enable dynamic running on different surfaces, the US footwear and apparel supplier Deckers Brands announced on Tuesday....
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Newly tied: How casual the tie hangs for SS26
When the working day ends in the financial districts of the world, businessmen loosen their ties. In other offices, the rules of business attire have relaxed, especially since the pandemic, and the formal accessory remains in the wardrobe. During this casualisation, a new generation – one that had to learn to tie a knot via a TikTok video – has...
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Setchu to guest at Fragranze trade fair and launch fragrance collection after Pitti Uomo
Following its guest appearance at Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair in January, Japanese brand Setchu is now also represented at the fragrance and beauty trade fair, Fragranze, organised by Pitti Immagine. Satoshi Kuwata's brand, the 2023 LVMH Prize winner, has its first own fragrance collection in tow, Pitti Immagine announced on Thursday. As a...
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Heavy loads and wisecracks: The SS26 trends of the men's fashion weeks
The merging of street and business attire appears to be the theme of the spring/summer 2026 menswear season. This gradual process, which had already begun in previous years, has now become established. Does this mean that the sometimes humorous and playful style, which appeals to a younger target audience, is being lost? The SS26 menswear...
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Online marketplace Apoc Store opens first shop in London
Digital fashion and art marketplace Apoc Store is opening its first physical shop. Having hosted several pop-ups in Paris, London and Berlin in recent months, Apoc Store is now taking the next step. The company announced on Instagram this week that it is opening its first permanent shop. It is located in the coworking and studio space Regent...
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