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Obituaries
Jake Hall, Model, Reality Star, and Fashion Entrepreneur, Dies in Spain
"The Out of Essex" star was also a model and fashion entrepreneur.
Bernice Shaftan, Passionate Shoe Designer, Dies at 99
The native New Yorker got her start in footwear at the age of 17.
Marvin Goldstein, the ‘Merchant’s Merchant’ of Department Stores, Dies at 82
Goldstein maintained high standards at department stores during a period of turbulence and consolidation in…
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Richard Rogers, Mary Kay Cofounder, Dies at 82
Rogers cofounded Mary Kay Cosmetics with his mother, Mary Kay Ash, in 1963.
Kendal Ascher, Estée Lauder Cos. Veteran, Dies at 56
Ascher most recently worked as the senior vice president and general manager of the company's luxury brand…
Steve Cross, Longtime Neiman Marcus Men’s Footwear Buyer, Dies at 70
Cross started his career at Neiman Marcus in 1981.
Prized Architect Frank Gehry Dead at 96
The boundless independent thinker created buildings that redefined architecture and evoked emotion.
Georgina Weir, Owner of Famed Melbourne Store Le Louvre, Dies at 83
Founded in the 1920s by Weir's mother Lillian Wightman, Le Louvre has been a go-to store for Melbourne…
Former Luxottica Executive Ed Jankowski Dies at 72
A member of the Accessories Council Hall of Fame, he abided by the motto, "Don't count the days. Make the…
Stubbs & Wootton Founder Percy Steinhart Dies at 76
The founder of the iconic velvet slipper brand passed away on October 19.
Mango Founder’s Family Speaks of Son’s Innocence
Isak Andic died in December after falling more than 300 feet during a hiking outing with his family.
How to Get Signed Copy of ‘Fashion First,’ Diane Keaton’s Book on Her Style Evolution: ‘Mom and I Loved to Put an Outfit Together’
Pay tribute to the late actress and her inimitable fashion choices with this 2024 bestseller, featuring a…
Marek Milewicz, Well-known Agent, Dies at 79
Milewicz represented a slew of famous photographers, from Walter Chin to Deborah Turbeville, as well as hair…
Katharine, Duchess of Kent Dies at the Age of 92
Buckingham Palace released an official statement regarding the British royal family member's passing.
The Design Community Honors Giorgio Armani’s Legacy
A pioneer in the world of fashion, he was equally respected for his interiors and lifestyle vision, channeled…