Silke Emig
Deputy editor-in-chief, TextilWirtschaft
Silke Emig is deputy editor-in-chief of TextilWirtschaft, the German fashion trade publication, since 1 September 2024. She previously headed the title's fashion section and remains part of its fashion management team.
| Role | Deputy editor-in-chief |
|---|---|
| Outlet | TextilWirtschaft |
| Beat | Fashion, brands, fashion management |
| Previously | Head of fashion section, TextilWirtschaft |
Who is Silke Emig?
Silke Emig is a German fashion journalist and one of the two deputy editors-in-chief of TextilWirtschaft (TW), the fashion business title of dfv Mediengruppe. She is part of the editorial leadership under editor-in-chief Bettina Billerbeck.
Career
Before her promotion she led TW's fashion section. In July 2024 the publisher announced that she and Jelena Faber, head of the business section, would join the editorial leadership as deputy editors-in-chief from 1 September 2024.
- Deputy editor-in-chief, TextilWirtschaft (since September 2024)
- Head of the fashion section, TextilWirtschaft
Coverage
Within TW's newsroom she belongs to the fashion management section, which reports on brands, collections, product and the companies behind them. The section covers womenswear and menswear labels, design and buying decisions, trade fairs and the commercial performance of fashion brands in the German speaking market.
In her leadership role she shapes the overall editorial direction of TW alongside Billerbeck and Faber, covering both product and business topics for retailers, brands and suppliers.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Silke Emig?
Silke Emig is deputy editor-in-chief of TextilWirtschaft, a role she has held since September 2024.
What does Silke Emig cover?
She focuses on fashion brands, collections and fashion management in the German speaking market.