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.
Hoka and MAAP collaborate on hybrid running and cycling shoe
Hoka has joined forces with Australian cycling brand Maap to create a shoe that blends running, cycling and lifestyle. The two brands have developed a shoe based on Hoka’s ‘Tecton X 2’ sole. It features a carbon fibre plate to enable dynamic running on different surfaces, the US footwear and apparel supplier Deckers Brands announced on Tuesday....
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Newly tied: How casual the tie hangs for SS26
When the working day ends in the financial districts of the world, businessmen loosen their ties. In other offices, the rules of business attire have relaxed, especially since the pandemic, and the formal accessory remains in the wardrobe. During this casualisation, a new generation – one that had to learn to tie a knot via a TikTok video – has...
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Setchu to guest at Fragranze trade fair and launch fragrance collection after Pitti Uomo
Following its guest appearance at Pitti Uomo menswear trade fair in January, Japanese brand Setchu is now also represented at the fragrance and beauty trade fair, Fragranze, organised by Pitti Immagine. Satoshi Kuwata's brand, the 2023 LVMH Prize winner, has its first own fragrance collection in tow, Pitti Immagine announced on Thursday. As a...
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Heavy loads and wisecracks: The SS26 trends of the men's fashion weeks
The merging of street and business attire appears to be the theme of the spring/summer 2026 menswear season. This gradual process, which had already begun in previous years, has now become established. Does this mean that the sometimes humorous and playful style, which appeals to a younger target audience, is being lost? The SS26 menswear...
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Online marketplace Apoc Store opens first shop in London
Digital fashion and art marketplace Apoc Store is opening its first physical shop. Having hosted several pop-ups in Paris, London and Berlin in recent months, Apoc Store is now taking the next step. The company announced on Instagram this week that it is opening its first permanent shop. It is located in the coworking and studio space Regent...
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U.S. Polo Assn. expands into Germany: 20 stores planned
U.S. Polo Assn. opens its first store in Germany and plans further locations for the coming years. The brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA) is opening the doors of its first store in Berlin's Alexa shopping centre, as confirmed to FashionUnited. The German trade magazine Textilwirtschaft had previously reported on this. According...
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Wolford appoints Marco Pozzo as deputy CEO
Wolford AG's supervisory board has appointed Marco Pozzo as deputy CEO. The Austrian apparel supplier announced on Friday that Pozzo will join the management board, effective July 7. The role has a three-year term. Wolford is still searching for a new chief executive officer after former brand chief Regis Rimbert left in January after only six...
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Frasers Group raises Hugo Boss stake, now controls over 25 percent of voting rights
British retail group Frasers Group Plc has further increased its stake in Hugo Boss AG. It now directly holds over 25 percent of the voting rights. The parent company of the retail chains Sports Direct, Frasers and Flannels crossed the 20 percent threshold on June 12. The company crossed the 25 percent threshold of voting rights from shares in...
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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...
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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...
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