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Endpoint: Margaretha Ley



created on: 22/06/2021
by: bob (9138)
 
 

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Margaretha Ley (born in 1933 in Sweden - died June 4, 1992 (aged 59)) was a business woman and former fashion model, known for launching the fashion brand Escada.
Escada was launched in Munich, West Germany in 1976 by Wolfgang (born 1937 in the USA) and Margaretha Ley. It was named after a racehorse.

Margaretha was Swedish and had studied with the designer to the Swedish Royal Court. She won a Miss Sweden Beauty contest and came to Paris. She became a top fashion model and this gave her an insight into the fashion industry. She studied draping, cutting and creating a total look. She married and took over a knitwear factory of her husband when he died.

Initially, she worked at the French Couture House of Jacques Fath and then she and her second husband Wolfgang Ley started up their own salon.

Margaretha Ley used bold colors in original prints that added so much originality to an outfit. From bombshell icons, animals and shoes to gambling, fashion design and other hobbies, her prints where uniquely whimsical without compromising sophistication.

It has become a multi-million dollar concern, with many lines. Laurel is their youthful line, Crisca introduced in 1984 is another.

In 1990 leather goods were added and in 1991 the Apriori bridge line was introduced. Elements is another line.

In 1992, Margaretha Ley died at the age of only 59.

In her place Michael Stolzenburg was named chief designer. However, after only working for 2 years, Stolzenburg died in 1994.

A Scotsman Brian Rennie took over as head designer. The well-known designer Todd Oldham also became consultant to Escada, and in 1998 introduced his new line "Todd Oldham for Escada", which was quite successful.

Creative director Brian Rennie and Wolfgang Ley presented the Escada Spring/Summer 2003 collection in September 2002. It was a modern, sleek and sophisticated show taking inspiration from the Golden 1920's, with lace, tulle and chiffon embellished with sequins and pearls.
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Married to : Wolfgang Ley
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Founder of : Escada
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Submitted by : bob (9138)
on : 22/06/2021