Designers Guild falls into administration, 93 jobs cut
Luxury furnishings firm Designers Guild has entered administration, with Rick Harrison and Howard Smith of Interpath appointed joint administrators on 24 September 2026. The London-based designer has ceased trading, making 93 staff redundant.
The business had faced years of trading pressure, worsened by Brexit and the war in Ukraine. It sold its brand and archive to Dunelm in 2025, continuing under licence, but problems persisted.
With no solvent options, directors filed for administration. A small team remains to support the wind-down, while administrators explore options for its assets.
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