Obituaries
Textile Designer and Weaver Jack Lenor Larsen Dies at 93
The weaver and textile designer used his vast travels to preserve handcrafted techniques.
John Camuto, Member of Camuto Shoe Family, Dies at 31
The son of the late Vince Camuto served at Camuto Group and also had his own shoe line.
6 Facts About Zappos Cofounder Tony Hsieh
The executive died unexpectedly on Nov. 27.
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Textile Executive Evans C. Reitman-Swiss Dies at 91
The former textile executive died of complications from COVID-19.
7 Facts to Know About Fashion Designer Kenzo Takada
The revolutionary fashion designer died on Oct. 4 due to coronavirus-related complications.
Keith Hufnagel, Skater, Huf Brand Founder, Dies
Hufnagel was one of the first skaters to launch a brand and an early purveyor of streetwear.
Fashion Trailblazer Kansai Yamamoto Dead at 76
The influential designer rose to fame after dressing David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust.
Echo Design Group Chairwoman Dorothy ‘Dot’ Roberts, Dies at 91
Roberts led the scarf manufacturing brand for nearly 70 years.
Peter Beard, 82, Built a Lifetime of Art, Photography and Adventures
Through the decades, Beard took photographs, published books, kept artistic journals and championed…
Peter Beard’s Family Confirms His Death
The 82-year old photographer had been reported missing March 31 from his Montauk, N.Y. home.
Longtime Textiles Executive Gerry Rubinfeld Dies at 77
Throughout his career, Rubinfeld was open to trying new ideas.
Anne Bass, Socialite and Arts Patron, Dies at 78
Bass was a fixture of the New York scene in the Eighties and Nineties.
Barry Cohen of Traub Consulting Dies at 67
A key player at Traub, Cohen was also an educator and a longtime retailer.
Norman Feinberg, Founder of Mannor Corp., Dies
He helped spearhead a relocation of key men's wear brands to 1350 Avenue of the Americas.
Thomas Miller, Anna Sui’s Right-Hand Man, Dies at 61
Fashion shows, artist collaborations, museum exhibitions, book research — Thomas Miller's involvement with…