Articles by Ole Spötter
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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Guess CEO: 'Germany is a key market for us'
US fashion group Guess Inc. plans to continue its growth in Germany and expand its retail network. Guess announced on Wednesday that by March, the number of stores, currently at over 20, will be increased by 11 additional locations. Openings are planned for "major German cities." These include new flagships in Düsseldorf and Hamburg, as well as...
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Berlin Fashion Week: 5 Newcomers with a fresh vision
Berlin Fashion Week, once an underdog, is increasingly carving out a position amongst the major Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan, and London. Established names like GmbH and Marie Lueder are returning this season, which starts today, to showcase their latest collections. The German capital also thrives on a dynamic mix of established and emerging...
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DK Company: Revenue Increase of Over Ten Percent
The Danish clothing group DK Company, which includes brands such as Wood Wood, Gestuz, Solid, and Ichi, continued to grow in 2024. The group hopes to continue this trend in the current fiscal year but also faces new challenges due to the election of the new US president. DK Company achieved a turnover of 725 million euro in 2024, compared to 644...
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