- Kristopher Fraser
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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 McCartney,
and Aries. She launched her eponymous label in 2000 and continued to run
her business until 2015. Prior to establishing her own label Emma had
worked Martine Stibon, Ruffo, and Donna Karan. She earned her MA from
Central Saint Martins.
In a statement Iris Epple-Righi, CEO of Escada, said, “Emma is a very
talented designer and has a deep resonance with the Escada brand and
customer. She will bring a distinct creative language that will continue to
further evolve our Escada house codes. We are very excited to have her on
board.”
In a statement Cook said, “I am both honored and excited to be joining
Escada. As a luxury brand with such a powerful legacy in dressing strong
women I look forward to exploring the unique heritage and designing for
today’s modern woman.”
