Articles by Barbara Russ
Sebastian Dahlmanns, Head of Design Viktor & Rolf: Tips on landing a job in fashion
6 Oct 2021 - People
Sebastian Dahlmans, Head of Design at Viktor&Rolf. INTERVIEW Sebastian Dahlmans works in Amsterdam at Viktor&Rolf. As Head of Design, he has exci
Red carpets: Evening wear is making a comeback
21 Sep 2021 - Fashion
Evening Dresses Show Red carpet events have returned with revenge this month with the MTV VMAs and the Met Gala. After a long pandemic-induced dry spe
A guide to the German fashion market
3 Sep 2021 - Business
Luxury shopping mall Berliner Quartier 205 in Berlin. Image: Sandip Roy / Unsplash BACKGROUND Germany is an attractive market for the fashion industry. Wi
Women in leadership: Antje von Dewitz, CEO Vaude
19 Aug 2021 - Business
To be in the black with green ideas, this motto could perhaps sum up Antje von Dewitz's vision for Vaude, the mountain sports company her father founded in 1974
Women in leadership: Martina Brown, VP Brand, Schiesser
16 Aug 2021 - People
Martina Brown is vice president brand at Schiesser AG, responsible for brand and communications at the German lingerie...
Black-owned fashion labels to watch
9 Aug 2021 - Fashion
Image: Akuko A whole year has passed since the murder of George Floyd. The police officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck for minutes, depriving him of a
Women in leadership: Angelika Schindler-Obenhaus, CEO Gerry Weber
6 Aug 2021 - People
INTERVIEW At the time of this interview, Angelika Schindler-Obenhaus was still COO of Gerry Weber International AG, in the meantime, she has been promoted t
Labels to Watch: The return of footwear
13 Jul 2021 - Fashion
Alessandra Balbi Shoes, what a concept, after a year of barefooted work from home! They come in all shapes and forms, even with heels, who would have
Diadora Chairman: “Sustainability must be something you are, not something you do”
9 Jul 2021 - Fashion
INTERVIEW Diadora was born in 1948 as a mountain shoe producer. Since then, it has grown into an international player in the sports, lifestyle, and utility
Labels to Watch: Dresses for all seasons
8 Jul 2021 - Fashion
Zazi Vintage A summertime staple, dresses are also a safe bet for the autumn/winter season that's just around the corner - thanks to layering looks an