Ronnie Cooke Newhouse

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Ronnie Cooke Newhouse, the visionary behind House + Holme, stands as a formidable force in the world of luxury fashion advertising. Her creative direction has elevated advertising campaigns for illustrious brands like Lanvin, Dunhill, Moncler, and Comme des Garçons, including a memorable collaboration with Pharrell Williams on his fragrance line with Comme des Garçons and various campaigns for Louis Vuitton under Nicolas Ghesquière.

Cooke Newhouse’s work is celebrated for its inventive and playful aesthetic, which has resonated through collaborations with celebrated photographers such as Steven Meisel, Nick Knight, and Tim Walker. Her contributions have graced the pages of i-D magazine and Showstudio, marking her as a key player in shaping contemporary fashion narratives. Notably, her involvement with Topshop and Topman has been pivotal in transforming these high-street brands into icons of fashion-forward retail.

Throughout her career, Cooke Newhouse has ventured into fashion filmmaking, producing standout pieces for brands like Balenciaga and Lanvin. Her journey in the fashion industry began in New York in the early ’80s as an editor for Details magazine, working closely with founder Annie Flanders. This role segued into creative consultancy following Condé Nast’s acquisition of Details, eventually leading her to a transformative role at Barneys New York in the early ’90s. Her campaigns for Barneys are credited with significantly boosting the retailer’s sales, paving the way for her tenure as creative director at Calvin Klein before establishing her own agency in London.

Holding an MFA from the University of Illinois, Cooke Newhouse’s personal life is intertwined with the fabric of the fashion world, married to Jonathan Newhouse, chairman of Condé Nast International. Her representation by Art + Commerce is a testament to her enduring influence and creativity in the fashion advertising realm.