John Lewis appoints new Fashion Creative Director

John Lewis has announced the appointment of Jacqui Markham as its new Fashion Creative Director to lead the creative direction of its own-brand fashion across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.

Markham joins from Whistles, where she worked as Creative Director, and has previously held positions at Topshop and ASOS. She succeeds Queralt Ferrer who steps down after four years.

Markham brings a strong track record of building distinctive, successful collections with a focus on design, quality and relevance for customers. Her appointment marks the next phase in John Lewis developing its own brand fashion, backed by continued investment and clear creative director.

Rachel Morgans, John Lewis Director of Fashion, said:

“I look forward to welcoming Jacqui to John Lewis at a defining moment for our fashion business. She brings a wealth of expertise and a proven ability to create exceptional design and will support our future creative vision.”

Jacqui Markham, Fashion Creative Director at John Lewis, commented:

“I am very excited to join the Partnership and to work together with all the teams toward a shared vision for the future of John Lewis. It feels like a seminal moment in the long history of the Partnership, and I cannot wait to get started to help shape that vision and bring our collective ideas to light.”

Jacqui Markham’s appointment comes alongside John Lewis’s continued investment in fashion, including upgrades to shops and digital. This month also sees the launch of the second John Lewis x Rejina Pyo collaboration, and a new 15-piece exclusive capsule collection from Amanda Wakeley online and at selected stores.  These will complement the expanded line-up of new brands including Samsoe Samsoe, MOTHER, St Agni, Patagonia, Belstaff, Missoma and Completedworks.