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.
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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Versace without CEO Emmanuel Gintzburger?
Versace and Emmanuel Gintzburger, chief executive officer (CEO) of the fashion house, are parting ways. Gintzburger is leaving after almost four years at the helm of the fashion house, reports trade publication WWD. He joined in September 2022 from Alexander McQueen, where he held the role of CEO for around six years. Prior to this, he spent...
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Seidensticker firms up plans for womenswear wholesale comeback
Seidensticker is bringing its womenswear back to wholesale, starting from the upcoming order season. The blouse specialist has adapted its collection accordingly. Back in January, Seidensticker's CEO Silvia Bentzinger did not rule out a return for womenswear to wholesale, as she mentioned in an interview. She did not want to announce any...
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Pitti Uomo 110: Loud beats, quiet collections
On the grounds of the Fortezza da Basso, Florence, where temperatures surpassed 30 degree celsius, several brands blasted music at their neighbours simultaneously. Pitti Uomo 110 was loud, at least acoustically. The collections themselves were subdued in contrast. They were more minimalist and cleaner, with a focus on materiality and artisanal...
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Between suit and apron: Simone Rocha questions classic masculinity
Simone Rocha brought her first menswear collection to the grand stage of Pitti Uomo, reflecting on contemporary masculinity. On Thursday evening, the Irish designer presented her spring/summer 2027 looks as a guest designer at the Florentine menswear trade fair. The show took place in the magnificent theatre hall of the Teatro della Pergola. The...
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