Articles by Ole Spötter
Pitti Uomo: Is individual, colorful street style dead?
Pitti Uomo is considered the starting pistol for the menswear season and a trailblazer for current trends. Away from the stands, the Fortezza da Basso exhibition grounds and the city of Florence itself reveal the industry's prevailing mood during the menswear trade show. After seasons brimming with trends, colours, and individuality, this...
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Pitti: MM6 Maison Margiela sees the Florentine sun off
MM6 Maison Margiela evoked the night in Florence, showcasing the versatility of black. The avant-garde label was a guest at the ongoing edition of menswear trade show Pitti Uomo on Wednesday evening, where it presented its menswear collection. The brand focused on various shades of black, complemented by select pieces in shimmering blue and...
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Is the end near for Berlin fashion fair Seek?
Is Berlin's last remaining fashion fair, Seek, now also facing closure? After the recent resignation of the leading minds behind the fair, the event's owner, Premium Exhibitions, is vague about the future of Seek. "The desire for a uniform platform remains great - at the same time, commitment within the industry is currently extremely cautious....
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Daniëlle Cathari steps down as Kith Women creative director
Dutch designer Daniëlle Cathari has reportedly left her position as creative director at Kith Women. According to her own LinkedIn profile, Cathari has not worked for the American streetwear retailer since October 2024. She joined the company in October 2023 and led the brand's women's collection as creative director. Her eponymous brand, Danië...
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Missoni co-founder Rosita Missoni dies
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the Italian luxury retailer Missoni, has reportedly died on Thursday at the age of 93, trade magazine WWD has reported. She founded Missoni in 1953 with her husband Ottavio Missoni, who passed away in May 2013 at the age of 93. Rosita Missoni was born in 1931 in Golasecca, about 60 kilometres from Milan. Near her...
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Hugo Boss brings in marketing expert from Netflix
James Foster has been appointed to the role of senior vice president global marketing at Hugo Boss. Foster took up his new position at the turn of the year, the Germany-based clothing retailer announced on Thursday. He succeeds Nadia Kokni, who left the company in December to "take on new professional challenges". Kokni joined Hugo Boss in...
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Spanish designer Lola Casademunt passes away
Spanish fashion designer Lola Casademunt has died. The brand announced the death of its eponymous founder "with deepest regret" on Monday. "Mrs. Casademunt is and remains the reason for the existence of our company," the statement said. "We at Lola Casademunt are committed to continuing to preserve this project as a living reflection of her...
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Inside Hummel: Insights into the sports brand’s offensive strategy
Hummel aims to move out of the red. The Danish sportswear company – originally from Germany – has adjusted its structure to go on the offensive. While the group isn't a major player like Adidas, Nike and the like, it still plays in a higher league than local team sports specialists, explains CEO Lars Stentebjerg. That's why Hummel also wants to...
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20 years of Weekend Offender: ‘It’s been a crazy ride!’
Sam Jones and Rhydian Powell founded the British casualwear and lifestyle brand Weekend Offender in 2004. What began with a few T-shirts evolved into an internationally recognised brand, popular not only with football fans but also within other subcultures through a shared passion for music and film. It's no surprise, then, that the AW24...
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From Milan to Munich: A guide to the fashion fairs of AW25/26
In a constantly changing fashion industry, trade fair formats also have to evolve or even reinvent themselves in order to not fall by the wayside. While digitalisation is accelerating many processes and visitor numbers are declining in some cases, many retailers and brands are still interested in exchanging ideas and experiencing or presenting...
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