Our Story
Our Story
The right coat can change how you move through the world. It should feel effortless, like a natural extension of you.
At Katherine Hooker, we create clothing that brings shape and clarity to your wardrobe, anchoring your style with structured elegance.
Each piece is grounded in exceptional quality and thoughtful design, made to earn its place in your closet season after season.
The Process
Every Katherine Hooker garment begins with natural, hand-selected materials. Sourced from small-batch mills and producers, our British wool, Italian cashmere, washed linen, and silk are chosen for their integrity, character, and the way they wear over a lifetime.
In our East London studio, pieces are cut and finished by the same small team of tailors who have worked directly with Katherine for over twenty years.
Their process is hands-on, shaped by time-honoured techniques and a meticulous attention to detail. It’s this quiet consistency that has become synonymous with the Katherine Hooker brand.
For us, sustainability means making things that never need to be replaced. These are pieces that will remain in your wardrobe, only getting better with time. It’s slow fashion, not in slogan, but in process.
Timeless style, today
While our approach is rooted in heritage techniques, the styles are shaped by the pace of modern life.
Traditional craftsmanship gives them structure, but the styles are made to move with you; elegant, unfussy, and unmistakably contemporary.
The First Thread
In the summer of 2003, Katherine travelled to India with a suitcase of English tweed and a sense of curiosity.
Working alongside a village tailor in Kerala, she designed and perfected the original winter Braid coat. Three weeks later, she returned to London with six garments, marking the birth of Katherine Hooker London and the beginning of a legacy in style and craft.
About Katherine
About Katherine
Born in Cyprus to an American family, Katherine spent much of her early childhood in French-speaking Africa.
Her earliest memories are rich with colour and intrigue, shaped by diverse cultures, rhythms, and landscapes.
Later came boarding school in England, time spent in the United States, and a move to London, where her design sensibility settled into something clear and enduring.
Like Katherine herself, her collections are wholly individual, blending a range of influences, from the lived-in elegance of vintage East Coast America to the clarity of contemporary British tailoring.
A Note from Katherine
To me, it’s vital to be part of every step of the process, and it’s what I enjoy the most.
There’s a rhythm and discipline to it, and a momentum that builds as a collection begins to take shape.
I always come back to natural elegance. It’s a feeling that runs through every collection.
We use the best methods available, and every garment reflects that commitment to quality.
I believe that care is what brings our clients back. I’m so proud of what we’ve built, and deeply grateful to those who have been part of the journey.
— Katherine