ISSA news and archive

House of Fraser obtains premium fashion brand Issa London

House of Fraser has acquired high-end fashion label Issa for an undisclosed sum as part of its new strategy, which sees the retailer investing in the quality and designs of its brand offering. Issa was originally launched in 2003 by London-based designer Daniella Helayel. Over the years the label chic designs have garnered a strong celebrity...

People

Issa promotes Jamie O’Hare to creative director

British womenswear brand Issa has promoted Jamie O’Hare from head of design to the role of creative director, following the departure of Blue Farrier in October. O’Hare has been head of design with the British label since 2013 and will present his first collection as creative director for autumn/winter 2016 during London Fashion Week later this...

Design

Mulberry potentially close to tapping new creative director

British luxury brand Mulberry is rumored to be close to hiring a new creative director,one which may be able to help turn the luxury label's sluggish sales around. The struggling company issued its third profit warning within twelve months earlier this week, after retail sales within the UK dropped 12 percent in the six months to the end of...

Fashion

Dress Code

As jeans get replaced by livable, easy dresses that function just as well as a pair of your favorite pair of denims, ISSA of London, designed by the Brazilian beauty Danielle Issa Helayel, is gaining ground on the international fashion scene. Seen on It girls Scarlett Johanssen, Jasmine Guinness, and Lily Cole, and icons like Madonna, this...