Silas Adler has announced his departure from Soulland after over two decades of leading the company.
- Adler founded the Danish fashion brand Soulland in 2002 when he was just 17 years old.
- The brand is renowned for its unique blend of artisanship and streetwear and has been a part of Copenhagen Fashion Week since 2007.
- Partnerships with Nike, Hello Kitty, and Playboy, and stockists such as End Clothing and Browns Fashion, marked its prominence.
- Jacob Kampp Berliner, CEO and sales director since 2006, has become Soulland’s sole owner.
Soulland founder and creative director Silas Adler has announced his departure after spearheading the company for more than 22 years. Having established Soulland in 2002 at the age of 17, Adler has played a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s identity and positioning it as a key player in the fashion industry.
The Danish contemporary fashion label, Soulland, is celebrated for its innovative fusion of artisanship and streetwear. The brand made its mark on the global stage by being a regular stint at Copenhagen Fashion Week starting in 2007, eventually becoming a staple of the event. Notably, Soulland’s collaborations with high-profile brands such as Nike, Hello Kitty, and Playboy have further cemented its reputation.
Adler’s collaboration with CEO and sales director Jacob Kampp Berliner began in 2006, when Berliner joined the company’s leadership. Together, they navigated the complexities of the fashion domain, fostering growth and sustaining Soulland’s vision. However, the recent announcement sees Jacob Kampp Berliner assuming ownership of Soulland, marking a new chapter for the brand.
In a reflective statement, Silas Adler expressed deep sentiments about his journey, stating, “Soulland has been the journey of my lifetime; more than that, it has been my life since I founded the brand at the age of 17 in December 2002.” He further expressed immense gratitude for having shared this adventure with Jacob Kampp Berliner, whom he described as a best friend. While Adler acknowledged the unpredictability of the future, he emphasized the necessity to embrace change and explore unforeseen prospects.
Silas Adler’s departure from Soulland marks both an end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for the brand under Jacob Kampp Berliner’s sole leadership.
