ESCADA: the house that redefined the visual language of 1980s fashion.

At a time when elegance was associated with restraint, ESCADA introduced the world to bold colour, unexpected combinations, and a new expression of confident femininity. Colour became its signature; courage, its vision of modern luxury.

Founded in 1978 by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley, ESCADA was shaped by Margaretha’s exceptional journey through fashion. Before becoming a designer, she modelled for Jacques Fath and Christian Dior and trained with the Royal Court tailor in Stockholm. Her refined eye and creative vision established the house’s unmistakable codes: rich colour, expressive prints, exquisite detail, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Created by a woman, ESCADA has always celebrated the strength, confidence, and independence of modern femininity. Today, that fearless spirit continues for a new generation through ESCADA Girls.

ESCADA Girls reimagines the house’s iconic aesthetic for childhood. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship meet vivid colour, distinctive prints, and refined details in collections created for girls who express their individuality with confidence, freedom, and effortless elegance.

Each year, ESCADA Girls presents two collections (Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter) spanning ready-to-wear and accessories.

Iconic luxury for a new generation.