Obituaries
Model Andre van Noord, 54, Dies
Following a brain tumor diagnosis earlier this year, the Dutch model passed away.
Fashion Designer Michael Vollbracht’s Artwork to Be Spotlighted in Sale, Show
As the executor of the designer's estate, Vollbracht's niece Tracy Stanley has the task of piecing together…
Interior Designer Mario Buatta, 82, Remembered for Exacting Style
His numerous clients included Barbara Walters, Billy Joel, Mariah Carey and Gloria Schiff. Buatta never…
Richard B. von Maur, Co-chairman of Von Maur Department Stores, 86
Von Maur, along with brother Charles, transformed a small downtown store to a midsized department store chain…
Jonathan Skow, Mr Turk Designer and Husband of Trina Turk, Dead at 55
Skow, an avid swimmer and bon vivant, was married to Turk for 33 years.
Howard Schlossberg, 76, Founder of Judy’s Group
Schlossberg was the founder of Judy's Group, a women's apparel firm.
Michael Vollbracht Tribute Planned for September at Parsons
Iris Apfel, Bethann Hardison and Kay Unger will be among the 12 speakers who will commemorate the designer's…
Al Gindi, Founder of Century 21 Department Store, Dies at 96
The entrepreneur launched the first Century 21 store in 1961 in downtown Manhattan.
Aretha Franklin, Soul Legend, Dies at 76
Franklin's career spanned over half a century and created some of the most popular and well-known American…
Prince ‘Purple Rain’ Costume Designer Louis Wells, 61, Dies
The designer continued working for a time after being diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer despite never…
Robin Farkas, Alexander’s CEO, 84
Alexander's was once a major retail force in the New York metropolitan area, pioneering value.
Bernie Marks, Cofounder of Garfield & Marks, Dies at 81
At its peak in the 1990s, Garfield & Marks was generating over $60 million in sales.
Carlo Benetton Dies at 74
He was the youngest of his siblings, Luciano, Giuliana and Gilberto, who together founded the Benetton…
Mike Blumenfeld, Builder of Bloomingdale’s Beauty, Dies at 90
Services are scheduled for July 3.
Fashion Designer and Illustrator Michael Vollbracht Dies at 70
Michael Vollbracht liked to say that he looked at the world in cinematic frames, taking from everyone and…