Keely Stocker
Keely joined Drapers more than 13 years ago and now leads the magazine, website and all events.
As editor, Keely works closely with the editorial and commercial teams to build Drapers multichannel strategy and continually enhance the brand to focus on its core proposition – to provide a competitive advantage to the leaders and future leaders of fashion businesses to help them future-proof their business and do their jobs better.
She also runs all Drapers events including the awards business (Drapers Awards, Drapers Independent Awards, Drapers Footwear Awards, Drapers Digital Awards), conference forums (Drapers Fashion Forum, Drapers Digital Forum, Drapers Operations Forum) and bespoke breakfast and dinner events.
Keely has more than a decade of experience working at Drapers and has written across news, fashion and features with a particular focus on new innovations and developments in the world of multichannel fashion. She can regularly be seen hosting panels at industry events and featuring in national media.
Contact Info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)20 3953 2762
- Email:
- keely.stocker@emap.com
Stories
Editor's Comment: A pleasure and a privilegeSubscription
When I joined Drapers in June 2005, I could not have imagined the challenges and opportunities the next 14 years would bring.
Editor's Comment: Still a lot to be proud of on the high streetSubscription
This week Drapers celebrates an incredible 132 years. Looking back at the industry over that time there have been huge changes and challenges to overcome but there has also been plenty to celebrate.
Editor's Comment: HoF won't survive without strong supplier relationshipsSubscription
To say it has been a turbulent week for Sports Direct Group is an understatement.
Editor's Comment: Industry support must be Johnson's top prioritySubscription
Consumer confidence is low, the high street is in the midst of one of its most challenging periods yet, Brexit is imminent, and the UK has a new prime minister, Boris Johnson.
Editor’s Comment: Make high streets local focal destinationsSubscription
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the high street is not dead.
Editor’s Comment: Retail visionary Arthur Ryan never forgot his rootsSubscription
The industry is saddened this week by the loss of retail stalwart, Arthur Ryan, who has died aged 83. My thoughts go to all of his family, friends and colleagues.
Editor's Comment: Get the basics right – and then take a leapSubscription
Lately, not a week goes by without the mention of a CVA and this week is no exception – the latest being high street footwear staple Office, which has appointed restructuring advisers to assess its financial position amid “tough trading conditions”.
Editor's Comment: Footwear's finest step up to market challengesSubscription
When market conditions are tough, it is never more important to take time to celebrate the achievements, innovations and businesses pushing forward through turbulent waters.
Editor's Comment: 'Out of touch' government is failing industry and customersSubscription
The fashion industry contributes more than £32 billion to the UK economy, yet, once again, calls for support from the government have gone unheeded.
Editor's Comment: Brands reboot for the new buying seasonSubscription
Product will always sit at the heart of any fashion business. As we move into June and the new buying season kicks off with London Fashion Week Mens and menswear trade show Pitti Uomo in Florence, retailers will be looking at how their new-season collections can offer something unique to drive customers in store and online.
