Royal Favorite Katherine Hooker Opens NYC Pop Up

A favorite of the Duchess of Cambridge and refined women worldwide, designer Katherine Hooker celebrates her 10th anniversary this year by launching her first collection for men plus expanding her women's line and establishing a bigger presence in New York. Hooker is kicking off the anniversary celebrations with the launch of her Spring 2013 collection of coats, jackets and ready-to-wear only available at a pop-up in New York City. The Soho outpost located on Spring Street will open March 1st. Hooker and her team of expert stylists will be on hand to consult customers on fabric, fit, and style."It's wonderful to be able to spend time in the States because this is really where I want a lot of growth to be," notes Hooker, who is American by birth but was reared in Britain. "The U.K. is so well set up and it's great to be growing and doing new things and extending the market."

The Katherine Hooker London pop-up is located at 196 Spring Street between Thompson and Sullivan.Open Friday, March 1st through Sunday, March 10th from11am to 7pm.Phone: 347-266-3634

Katherine Hooker London:

At the forefront of UK fashion for a decade,leading British designer Katherine Hooker is famed for precise tailoring and elegance. Hooker's sculpted jackets and coats are synonymous with chic, ageless style.Passionate about fine fabric, Hooker works with Shetland lambswool, cashmere, and Harris Tweed from far-flung corners of Scotland. The results speak for themselves; infinitely wearable creations.Hooker's ready to wear line and custom services are available to customers worldwide. The designer's flagship is located in London's Chelsea neighborhood. www.katherinehooker.com