ESCADA is a leading German luxury fashion brand for women’s apparel and accessories, known for its elegant design, bold colors, and quality craftsmanship. Founded in 1978 in Munich by designer Margaretha Ley and her husband Wolfgang Ley, the brand targets the high-end market with a focus on modern elegance and feminine strength.

Founded:
1978, in Munich, Germany, by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley.

Headquarters:
Aschheim, near Munich, Germany.

Ownership:
The company is owned by Regent, L.P., a Los Angeles-based private equity firm that acquired it in 2019.

Product Lines:
The brand offers products under two main lines, ESCADA and ESCADA SPORT, which include a wide range of items:
Ready-to-wear clothing (dresses, jackets, pants, tops, cocktail attire).
Accessories (handbags, shoes, leather goods).
Licensed products such as fragrances, cosmetics, eyewear, watches, and jewelry.

Global Reach:
ESCADA operates internationally, with products sold in approximately 80 countries through various points of sale and offices in major fashion cities like Milan, Paris, Tokyo, London, and New York City.

Brand Philosophy
ESCADA’s philosophy is centered on empowering women through fashion, offering luxurious and innovative designs that blend timeless sophistication with modern trends. The designs are characterized by their “confident and elegant vision of femininity,” vibrant color palettes, unique prints, and attention to detail and fit.