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.
Raphael Heinold returns to S.Oliver Group
Raphael Heinold is set to return to the Rottendorf-based apparel company, S.Oliver Group. Following recent rumours of his departure from his previous employer, R.Brand Group, it has now been confirmed that Heinold has secured a new position at the S.Oliver Group. He will assume the role of senior brand director on August 1, a spokesperson...
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Giant head and stuffed rabbit: MLMA transforms H&M store in Seoul
The H&M store in the trendy Seongsu district of Seoul offers a different impression than the Swedish fashion retailer's usual locations. A giant head with piercings and red eyes has just been installed there, flanked by two tattooed hands with painted fingernails. Multidisciplinary artist MLMA is responsible for this punk-inspired installation,...
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Is Inditex moving into Peek & Cloppenburg's flagship locations?
Spanish apparel group Inditex could soon move into several locations belonging to Düsseldorf-based fashion retailer Peek & Cloppenburg. The parent company of fast-fashion retailer Zara is set to become the tenant of the flagship properties in Düsseldorf, Berlin and Frankfurt am Main. This was reported by trade publication Textilwirtschaft on...
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Pas Normal Studios: ‘Cycling is and will remain our main focus’
Pas Normal Studios (French for ‘not normal’) is a Danish cycling brand focused on ambitious cyclists. With its minimalist design, it is currently one of the most sought-after brands in the segment. The brand is currently opening stores from Munich to Beijing and collaborating with established brands like the hyped outdoor brand Salomon. Its...
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Drykorn CEO Marco Götz on new markets, relaxed tailoring and the new dual leadership
Financial crises, pandemics, geopolitical turmoil – for Marco Götz, a state of emergency is the norm. The Drykorn founder is correspondingly calm when looking back on a first half-year that saw the Kitzingen-based label suffer a significant loss in menswear due to the Wormland insolvency. In an interview with FashionUnited, Götz discusses...
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Tom Tailor improves profitability in 2025 and extends financing
Tom Tailor improved its profitability and extended its financing in the 2025 financial year. The Hamburg-based clothing company achieved a turnover of 582 million euros in the period, just below the previous year's result, according to a statement released on Thursday. In 2024, the company generated revenue of 588 million euros. Adjusted...
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Adidas appoints new general manager for Central Europe
Claus-Peter Mayer is taking on the role of general manager for Central Europe, and will therefore also head up the German market. Mayer will start his new role on September 1, the Herzogenaurach-based sportswear company announced on Wednesday. He has been promoted from within and has been with Adidas for over 30 years, holding various management...
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Between heatwave and restraint: Menswear trends from Paris
Paris Men's Fashion Week for spring/summer 2027 was overshadowed by a heatwave, from which only a few moments stood out visually. The focus was therefore on fans, umbrellas, and an artificial wave complete with a sandy beach at Louis Vuitton. The French fashion house, under the direction of US rapper Pharrell Williams, garnered attention with...
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Snipes buyers on why football is no longer a trend, but part of streetwear's DNA
Football is no longer a trend, but an integral part of streetwear. The kits and styles have become indispensable to street style looks, even outside of major tournaments. Overall, sport seems to be having its moment in fashion. This ranges from growing lifestyle categories and the hype around the men's World Cup to the racing bike as an...
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Tracksuit jacket becomes air conditioning: Rick Owens and Adidas defy Parisian heat
Rick Owens, known for his dark, avant-garde collections, has collaborated with German sportswear giant Adidas for spring/summer 2027. The US designer showed his latest designs in Paris early on Thursday. The puffed-up jackets, created in collaboration with Adidas, particularly caught the eye. The black track jackets with the three stripes and...
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