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= Emma Cook =

↵Emma Cook (born 1975) is a British fashion designer and creative director renowned for her use of print and colour. Celebrities who have worn her designs include Björk, Chloë Sevigny, Kirsten Dunst, Florence Welch and Beyoncé Knowles.

Career
Cook graduated with distinction from the Womenswear MA at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 1999. Her graduate collection was featured widely in international press which lead to many commissions and collaborations. Cook was approached to work for Donna Karan in New York, Martine Sitbon in Paris and Ruffo in Milan, before establishing her own label.

Cook made her debut at London Fashion Week in September 2001. Her collection was featured widely in international press including Dazed & Confused, Vogue and I.D. Cook continued to show at London Fashion Week until 2008 to critical acclaim before repositioning the brand and growing distribution.

Whilst running her own label Cook continued to work on collaborations with other brands including Harvey Nichols, Fred Perry and Topshop.

In early 2015 Cook announced the closure of her label, citing 'personal reasons'. In 2015 Cook was approached to work as Design Director as part of a full brand re-positioning of the British high street brand Warehouse. On leaving the brand in 2017 sales where significantly increased.

Cook has worked as a consultant with many luxury brands including Ports 1961, Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney, Three Graces and Aries.

In October 2019 Cook was appointed Global Design Director of German fashion house Escada.

Accolades

 * 1999. Jerwood Fashion Award
 * 2000. VS Sassoon Award
 * 2002. New York Micheal Awards - Best British Newcomer