Jonathan Saunders has resigned as creative director of his eponymous label, with the company to close after the Spring/Summer 2016 orders have been completed.
Saunders said his decision was down to "personal reasons" and took the opportunity to thank his team for their continued support throughout his career. The Scottish designer thanked his business partner Eiesha Bharti Pasricha in particular saying they will "remain close".
"It is not a decision that I take lightly and I am eternally grateful to my team for all their hard work and dedication," Saunders announced this morning. "Eiesha has not only been a fantastic partner over the last year, but an incredible support and we remain close.
"I am very thankful for all of the friends that I have across the industry, and I look forward to working with everyone again soon on future creative projects."
Pasricha added that the decision to close the label was not an easy one to make, "I have thoroughly enjoyed supporting one of the most talented British designers of our times. Our decision to part ways was not easy and I wish Jonathan every success for the future."
The brand had recently hired a new CEO and moved their offices in a bid to expand the business, so the decision to close down has come as a massive shock to the fashion world.
Emily Blunt in Jonathan Saunders this year at the San Sebastian Film Festival
Over the course of his impressive career Saunders has become a staple designer on the red carpet dressing such Hollywood stars as Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan, Emily Blunt and Felicity Jones and style stars Olivia Palermo, Poppy Delevingne, Pixie Geldof and Jourdan Dunn.
Emma Stone wore Jonathan Saunders to the Hollywood Film Festival in 2012
