Karla Otto is a full-service brand-building agency specializing in fashion, design, beauty, lifestyle, arts and culture, self-described as operating from fifteen cities across the globe.

Karla Otto

KARLA OTTO | 99,045 followers on LinkedIn. The agency behind remarkable brands | WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1982, Karla Otto is a full-service brand-building agency, operating from fifteen cities across the globe, Milan, Paris, London, Munich, Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul. 

WHAT WE DO
Karla Otto’s service is unparalleled. Built on the founder’s pioneering spirit, discerning eye and intuition, our global team is dedicated to delivering work that expertly combines detail and local precision with large-scale impact.

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Creatives, editors, and friends of the brand celebrated the launch of NOBLE PANACEA ’s Red Limited-Edition Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil alongside co-hosts, brand CEO, Celine Talabaza, and the brand’s Tastemaker in Residence, Kelly Rutherford, with an exclusive dinner party hosted at Salon 94 in New York. Guests were treated to handcrafted cocktails inspired by the brand’s iconic inaugural “red” packaging, followed by an exquisite multi-course seated dinner, where each dish echoed the vibrant red theme—beautifully presented and carefully curated to align with the elegance of the night. Communications | Media Relations | VIP Services | Talent Relations | Front of House Services Photography: Carl Timpone, BFA

October delivered a thrilling lineup of cultural events across the globe, packing the calendar with fashion, art and cinematic milestones. From Shanghai’s vibrant fashion week, to show-stopping film festivals from London to Busan, each moment felt like its own chapter in an unfolding story of innovation. Which of these pivotal events flew under your radar? Catch up on everything you missed in our latest newsletter.

Founded in 1755, the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in continuous production, Vacheron Constantin has been crafting exceptional and distinctive timepieces for nearly 270 years. At the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie and understated elegance, the Maison creates timepieces with unique technical and aesthetic signatures, and an extremely high level of finishing touches. Vacheron Constantin is now represented by Karla Otto for media relations in the USA.

Dior was the #1 brand at Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion Month. But did you know it achieved this #1 spot across all social media networks? Utilising unique proprietary data from our partner at The Independents , Lefty , we’ve unpicked the metrics from fashion weeks that really mattered, bringing you five fun facts from SS25 and how you can leverage them for your brand. Discover them all in our newsletter. Subscribe now and be the first to know key insights from global cultural events.

Karla Otto Milan hosts its #SS25 Press Day at Spazio Cadore 2, showcasing a curated selection of the agency’s fashion, beauty, design and lifestyle clients. https://lnkd.in/e6rffe-k

DIOME is on a mission to empower people to better care for themselves and those around them, by developing expertly formulated, effective and safe supplements using the highest-quality, scientifically tested ingredients. Their aim? A life in balance. DIOME’s strength lies in its rigorous scientific process which adheres to the Systems Biology medical school of thought. Looking at our bodies as dynamic systems, interconnected and interdependent. Because of this, the brand’s proprietary formulas integrate ingredients that synergistically support body regulation at multiple levels, going beyond symptom relief to address the root cause. DIOME is now represented by Karla Otto for communications, media relations and talent in the UK.

A new breed of content creators is gaining traction and considerable credibility online. We call this the rise of the Social-First Correspondents. With highly engaged audiences, and a fresh, socially attuned take on high fashion that doesn’t always bend to the whims of the industry, profiles such as @ ly.as , @oldloserinbrooklyn and @ideservecouture have become ones to watch when it comes to providing incisive and entertaining FROW content. Across the SS25 season, creators in this category accrued an impressive $10.4 million in Earned Media Value (EMV), as per Lefty data. Why do these profiles resonate so much now and how can brands navigate these emerging voices? We sat down with Lyas, a front-runner of this new wave of radical honesty, to map out this industry shift and uncover what exactly brands can learn from it. Read all in our newsletter

Exclusive French Fragrance House INITIO Parfums Privés takes fragrances to a whole new realm, using the power and science of scent. The INITIO fragrances are made to empower yourself and influence your behaviour. INITIO Parfums Privés, an existing client in the UK and France, is now represented by Karla Otto for communications, media relations, VIP services and influencer relations in the USA.

K-Pop, K-Drama and Thai-Drama stars have a stratospheric reach. Their hyper-engaged online fandoms generate significant media value whenever their idols attend an event, which is then picked up by local and international media as well as street style photographers. But, just how much impact does one star generate? We map out the peripheral effect of fandoms in our newsletter. For more key insights and need-to-know data about SS25 Womenswear fashion month, download our report. https://lnkd.in/eWMh-X58

Fashion Month saw record highs in Earned Media Value (EMV), according to Lefty data – and everyone wants a slice. Brands across categories are finding innovative ways to pop up during the moment to grow their visibility online and reach new audiences. But, what were this year’s standout cross-category activations? Find out in our newsletter.

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