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Escada names new global design director

British designer Emma Cook has been appointed Escada’s new global design director. Effective immediately, she will replace Niall Sloan. Cook’s first full collection for the brand will be fall/winter 2020. Cook has a very long an extensive career spanning over two decades. She has most recently consulted for Victoria Beckham, Ports 1961, Stella...

Fashion

How Warehouse is reinventing itself to survive the high streets

The UK’s high street was severely shaken up last week when department store group BHS and clothing retailer Austin Reed entered into administration days after each other. In order to survive the challenging retail climate, fashion retailers must be able to adapt to the changes taking place. One fashion brand who has been busy reinventing itself...

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Alasdhair Willis and Emma Cook join Warehouse

High street fashion retailer Warehouse has appointed Hunter creative director Alasdhair Willis and print designer graduate Emma Cook to join the brand as it looks to relaunch in time for its 40th birthday next year. Willis has been brought onboard to work with the existing management team as a brand consultant, he will be "instrumental in the...

Fashion

Emma Cook Pulls Out Of LFW

Emma Cook will not show during February's London Fashion Week. A spokeswoman for the designer said the decision to withdraw was taken for personal reasons and denied it was related to sponsorship. Cook has received New Generation sponsorship from Topshop for the past three seasons, which is the maximum entitlement for the scheme.