Emma Hallett

A woman identified as Gemma describes being raped in 2022 by Superdry co‑founder James Holder while working for his new business, detailing his controlling behavior and the power imbalance that left her fearful of reporting the attack. Holder, jailed for eight years, continued interacting with her at work as if nothing had happened. The company went into liquidation shortly after the assault, enabling her to report the crime. Gemma believes the fashion industry’s male‑dominated leadership and workplace culture enabled Holder’s actions. Police credit her for potentially preventing further victims. She now feels free to rebuild her life and wants Holder to be remembered as a rapist.