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Highsnobiety

Fashion & media brand

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201-500 employees
  • B2C
  • Lifestyle
  • Fashion
  • Publishing
  • eCommerce
Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany

Company mission

To discover and champion the best of what culture has to offer and connect a community through a shared appreciation for these stories, and provide a platform to a community of emerging creators.

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17% employee growth in 12 months

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Starting out as a fashion blog, Highsnobiety has grown into a major global media company and online retailer operating at the forefront of street fashion and culture. It is an authoritative source to discover upcoming trends in music, fashion and culture, as well as an online outlet to shop brands such as Adidas and Prada, plus its own collections.

This move into eCommerce has proved to be a smart one, as Highsnobiety has successfully ridden the wave of global online sales growth, and makes a large proportion of its revenue from its online store. This in turn fuels its fashion reporting and research into the luxury industry, allowing the company to stay ahead of cultural and fashion trends through regular studies and white papers.

After being acquired by Zalando in 2022, Highsnobiety has maintained its independence while benefiting from the extra reach and resources of its parent company. In return, it supports Zalando in reaching younger and more fashion-first audiences, as it continues to launch new collaborations and remain a powerful voice in the street fashion world.

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Freddie

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Benefits

  • A comprehensive remote work plan and related sustainable business model
  • Visa/relocation support
  • High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative leeway
  • The opportunity to proactively shape a company and help build a global brand
  • Attractive employee benefits (e.g. various discounts)
  • Motivating, international and creative work atmosphere

Company values

  • Creativity: Highsnobiety values creativity and encourages employees to think outside the box, fostering an environment where new ideas are welcomed and celebrated
  • Diversity: Highsnobiety believes in the power of diversity and inclusivity, promoting a workplace that values different perspectives and experiences
  • Authenticity: Highsnobiety is committed to authenticity in everything it does, from its content to its partnerships, and encourages employees to stay true to themselves and their values
  • Community: Highsnobiety values community and strives to create a sense of belonging for its employees and readers alike, fostering a culture of collaboration and support

Funding (1 round)

Jan 2018

$8.5m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $8.5m

Leadership

David Fischer

(Founder)

Founded Highsnobiety in 2005, after completing their studies at the University of Zurich.

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