Articles by Ole Spötter
Vestiaire Collective co-founder Sophie Hersan: Gen Z enters luxury consumerism with secondhand
Dec 2, 2022 - Business
The second hand market is booming and, especially with the current price increases, offers a cheaper and more cycle-oriented alternative for consumers. But it can also offer more than that, says Sophie Hersan, the co-founder of resale platform Vestiaire Collective. In the age of the internet, filled with fashion drops and the hype of...
Adidas says it wants to continue using Yeezy designs
Nov 10, 2022 - Business
Adidas has said that it is planning to continue using the Yeezy designs even after the end of its collaboration with Kanye West. This was announced by Adidas chief financial officer Harm Ohlmeyer on Wednesday morning at a conference call on the results of the company's third quarter. According to Ohlmeyer, the German sports goods manufacturer is...
SS23: Y2K trend blossoms among denim street style
Nov 1, 2022 - Fashion
With the Kingpins denim show in Amsterdam and the launch of several new denim collections, such as the return of the Moschino jeans line and the collaboration between G-Star Raw and model Rose Bertram, there was a strong focus on the popular material in October. While denim was heavily featured on SS23 catwalks, including in the collections of...
Racers, cows and Balenciagamania: Street styles from Milan and Paris
Oct 24, 2022 - Fashion
The fashion weeks of the SS23 season are behind us. However, as is well known, the trends can not only be found on the catwalks, but also on the streets. The looks can be calm and classic, but also really wild like in the cowshed. FashionUnited has summarized what was pulled out of the streetwear cauldron during the fashion weeks in Milan and...
Back to retail: 9 store design trends for fashion retail
Oct 5, 2022 - Retail
What do customers expect from store visits after the pandemic? Even before, sustainability and community building were important needs of the clientele, knows Marie Ernst from Schwitzke & Partner. In addition, values such as identity, authenticity and locality are now becoming increasingly important, explains the managing director of the Dü...
How Turkish brands want to conquer Europe
Sep 16, 2022 - Business
The Turkish fashion industry wants to make it big with its own brands and no longer just act as a clothing producer in the background. The trade fair Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO), which took place for the second time from 24th to 26th August, should aid in this endeavour. So far, Turkish fashion brands have been more in demand in markets...
Bachelor party in Ibiza: Baldessarini wants to celebrate with a younger target group
Jul 22, 2022 - Retail
A party in Ibiza, new markets and more modern collections - Baldessarini's realignment is picking up steam since Florian Wortmann took over as managing director. The brand, founded in 1993, is approaching a younger target group with influencers and representation in social media but it also wants to retain its existing customer base. Saying ‘yes...
How menswear is keeping it cool in a heatwave
Jul 20, 2022 - Fashion
The heat wave is rolling towards us with up to 40 degrees Celsius in the UK. FashionUnited shows the menswear must-haves that put even the hottest days in the shade and keep those who can't hide in the cool air conditioning cool. Sunglasses A sunny day without the right sunglasses can do damage to eyes, as well as sweat drips from the forehead....
Six street style trends from Florence and Milan
Jun 24, 2022 - Fashion
The SS23 menswear season officially started last week with the Pitti Uomo men's fashion fair and Milan Fashion Week. Men in Florence and Milan were showcasing the latest styles, dressing up in slick formal looks despite temperatures soaring over 35 degrees Celsius. But in addition to the return of the suit, casual and colorful looks also shaped...
Cradle to cradle, investment and recycling: How Ralph Lauren wants to become more circular
Jun 14, 2022 - Business
Ralph Lauren wants to manufacture products in a more responsible and circular way, part of which includes a focus on the cradle to cradle certification the US fashion company is introducing for certain products. The first product to be certified with this more circular and responsible production standard will be a cashmere jumper, the company’s...