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.
Retro meets Afrofuturism: Daily Paper collaborates with Oakley
Daily Paper and Oakley join forces for a new edition of the 'Gascan' sunglasses. Having used Oakley models as styling elements in photoshoots for years, the Dutch streetwear brand has now officially collaborated with the eyewear label. The brands announced the collaboration on Thursday. They have chosen sunglasses originally launched in the...
Fashion Jul 3, 2025
Is table tennis fashion's next topspin trend?
Accessible, urban and casual retro jerseys – can table tennis establish itself as the next tastemaker between sport, fashion and lifestyle? For a long time, the serve was reserved for tennis, with its leading brands like Lacoste and Fila, which embodied an elite look with pleated skirts and sleeveless jumpers. This chic sports style naturally...
Fashion FeaturedJul 3, 2025
Mowalola opens first Berlin pop-up for Fashion Week
Mowalola takes its first step in brick and mortar retail in Germany. The brand is opening a pop-up in Berlin for Berlin Fashion Week. The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi's brand is opening a temporary space for the first time. It debuts at Berlin Fashion Week, Mowalola announced on Wednesday. At the P100 event location, the brand...
Retail|In pictures Jul 2, 2025
Deckers brands: former Mammut CCO becomes EMEA general manager
Felix Münnich has taken the helm for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Deckers Brands. Münnich is responsible for the duties of senior vice president and general manager EMEA at the US footwear and apparel supplier, the manager announced on Tuesday on the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Before taking on this role at the...
PeopleJul 1, 2025
New stories and clear statements at Paris Fashion Week Men's
While the mood in Milan seemed subdued, designers in the French capital went all out, undeterred by the ongoing consumer slump. A notable trend was the convergence of streetwear and classic menswear. Dreamers One example is the collection by Emeric Tchatchoua, creative director of the streetwear brand 3.Paradis. The collection showcased casual...
Fashion FeaturedJul 1, 2025
Bestseller: Only brand chief Finn Poulsen steps down
The chief executive officer of Only, Finn Poulsen, has stepped down from the helm of the Danish womenswear brand. Effective August 1, Søren Hedensted will take over as brand director, Only announced on Friday on the career network, LinkedIn. He will be supported by deputy director, Heidi Langager. Hedensted has worked for Only for more than...
PeopleJun 27, 2025
Barena Venezia ushers in new chapter, strengthens family business
Italian brand Barena Venezia appointed Davide Zara, son of founder Sandro Zara, to the management board, ushering in a new chapter for the family business. A possible highlight could be the opening of the brand’s first flagship store. Zara had already been working at the company as chief commercial officer (CCO) since the beginning of the year,...
BusinessMemberJun 27, 2025
Milan Fashion Week: SS26 street style featuring minimalism and patterns
In Milan, gentlemen opted for large-scale patterns, but otherwise kept things classic and understated. The street-style looks for spring/summer 2026 are more pared-back and less dominated by loud streetwear. The SS26 trends from the street are outlined here. It-piece: Striped shirt This direction was evident in the simple horizontally striped...
Fashion FeaturedJun 24, 2025
Pitti Uomo faces overall situation sportingly
Pitti Uomo remained resilient, once again demonstrating the importance of industry gatherings at the Florentine menswear trade show, amidst a global landscape shaped by war and trade disputes, and subdued consumer sentiment. Although the start appeared somewhat slower, Pitti Uomo shone in its full glory from the second day of the trade fair...
FairsFeaturedJun 20, 2025
Pitti Uomo: Homme Plissé Issey Miyake embraces Italian spirit
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake presented its collection at the Italian menswear trade show Pitti Uomo, drawing inspiration from the country and its people. The menswear line from the eponymous Japanese designer used the opportunity, following its time at Paris Fashion Week, to embark on a new path, a spokesperson explained at the press conference on...
Fashion Jun 19, 2025