Ronay becomes fashion victim

Edina Ronay, the fashion designer, is the latest victim of the world-wide stagnation in sales of upmarket clothing. Ms Ronay's manufacturing company was put into compulsory liquidation yesterday after 14 years of trading.

Ms Ronay, daughter of the restaurant critic Egon, is best known for her knitwear designs. She intends to continue trading via her shop in King's Road, Chelsea, and a concession at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge.