Emily House
London
With Fabrique since 2023
About
Former chief textile developer at Victoria Beckham and CELINE. Created signature prints for Jonathan Saunders. London UAL graduate whose fabrics graced McQueen runways. " Designs that live between classic and modern." - Yohji Yamamoto
Emily House knows how to make fabric matter. The London-based print designer sharpened her exceptional color instincts at UAL before building an impressive resume that reads like a fashion industry wish list. She started as Alexander McQueen's design assistant, then rose to become Jonathan Saunders' chief print designer before leading textile development at both CELINE and Victoria Beckham. Under runway lights, her creations reveal themselves fully – fabrics with textures so distinct and artistic that they become the highlight of collections.
There's a beautiful tension in House's work between traditional and contemporary. She refuses to be boxed into a single aesthetic, instead moving fluidly between floral delicacy and bold geometric structures. This approach stems from her deeply personal observations of nature, culture, and emotion. Yohji Yamamoto perfectly captured her philosophy when he said: "Fabric is the intersection of warp and weft forces, like a living thing." Despite her pedigree with luxury powerhouses, House deliberately maintains her creative independence, rejecting what she calls "big brand styles" to preserve her authentic voice.
Her collaboration with Fabrique brings together seemingly disparate influences – fragrant spring gardens, traditional Chinese ink paintings of flowers, and the visual language of Wong Kar-wai's "In the Mood for Love." House blends these elements into designs that balance precision with poetic sensibility. "I want my work to encourage people to explore their individuality," she explains. This mission infuses everything she creates, from meticulously cut silhouettes to nature-inspired patterns. Each piece becomes more than clothing – it's a canvas where wearers can express their truest selves.
