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: Why a 1p garment tax misses the point Subscription
Fashion is one of the world’s most polluting industries. Implementing and executing sustainability targets must be a priority of every fashion leader today.
Editor's Comment: Indies are keeping the high street aliveSubscription
Spending time at the London womenswear trade shows this week highlighted that the high street is far from dead. Both Pure London and Scoop were busy and vibrant, and I spotted many an order being placed.
Editor's Comment: Debenhams descends deeper into the doldrums Subscription
It feels like not a week has gone by this year without speculation on the future of Debenhams, and this week was no different as rumours mount that it is heading towards a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
Editor's Comment: Cost efficiencies take top priority in troubled times Subscription
The traditional trade show format has been in a state of flux for several seasons now, and the evolution is continuing with the emergence of some new, smaller events.
Editor's Comment: May must now listen to British businessSubscription
It has now been more than two and a half years since the Brexit vote. Since that fateful day, the UK has been mired in uncertainty and, unfortunately, it is showing no signs of abating.
Editor's Comment: Sharp business focus buoys Boohoo GroupSubscription
In a flurry of mixed Christmas trading results Boohoo Group has smashed through the mediocrity with another stellar performance.
Pitti Uomo autumn 19: Drapers' pick of the brandsSubscription
Find out Drapers’ pick of the brands from the autumn 19 edition of Pitti Uomo in Florence.
Pitti proves positive once again Subscription
The autumn 19 buying season kicked off to a flying, if slightly foggy, start at menswear trade show Pitti Uomo in Florence this week (8-11 January).
Editor's Comment: 'Make or break' Christmas is endnote to tough 2018Subscription
As 2018 draws to a close, many in the industry will be breathing a sigh of relief. For some, it has been an incredibly difficult 12 months.
Editor's Comment: Parliament must show teeth to save high streetSubscription
This week, we were once again gripped by a parliamentary committee hearing, this time featuring the formidable Mike Ashley.