education in tailoring from the Royal Court in Stockholm, Margaretha Ley had an extraordinary feel for colors, an eye for detail and a true sense for what women desired – styles that portrayed femininity in a creative and effortless way.

1978 saw the first presentation of the ESCADA womenswear collection, which was praised internationally for its exquisite inlays and appliques. Through the two product lines, ESCADA and ESCADA SPORT, the brand offers its customers covetable looks for every occasion. From fun daytime ensembles, to head-turning eveningwear, shoes, bags and accessories.