TED BAKER

FOUNDER Ray Kelvin started selling men’s shirts in Glasgow. Womenswear launched in 1995 and brand now has 490 stores and concessions worldwide. Kelvin stepped down this month, after accusations of inappropriately hugging employees.

FAMOUS FACES: Fans include Amal Clooney (right), Emma Stone and Myleene Klass.

FINANCIAL HEALTH: Last week its results revealed it made only £50.9 million profit for 2018, down from £68.8million in 2017.

EXPERTS SAY: ‘It would be unrealistic to think Ted Baker wouldn’t be affected by Ray Kelvin’s departure, but it’s too big a business to be solely about one individual,’ says Richard Hyman. BESTSELLING ITEM: Sandra wrap coat, £329.

FORECAST: Using social media to launch products.