Obituaries
Kate Spade’s Husband Andy Sets the Record Straight on Her Apparent Suicide
"There was no indication and no warning that she would do this."
Fur Executive and Philanthropist Mary Kakas Dies at 78
In the mid-Nineties, Mary Kakas became chief executive officer of Edward F. Kakas & Sons, a company dating…
Author and Journalist Tom Wolfe Dies at 88
The prolific writer was at the forefront of New Journalism.
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Willis & Geiger’s Burt Avedon Dead at 94
He had been a Navy pilot in World War II and the Korean War before getting into the apparel business.
Friends, Colleagues Pay Tribute to Amsale Aberra at Spring Runway Show
Starting her business from the kitchen table of her New York home, Amsale Aberra created an internationally…
‘Fashion Police’ Host and Commentator Leon Hall, 77, Dies
Before red carpet critics was a crowded field, Leon Hall was among the first to size up celebrities' style.
Joseph J. Aresty, Philanthropist and Former Alfred Dunner CEO, Dies at 95
In addition to turning Alfred Dunner into a leading U.S. apparel manufacturer, Joseph Aresty supported…
Bernadine Morris Dies at 92
The former New York Times fashion critic got her start at WWD.
AIDS Activist and amfAR Founding Chairman Mathilde Krim Dead at 91
The recipient of 16 doctorates honoris causa alone, Krim received numerous other honors, most notably the…
Street Style Photographer Nabile Quenum Dies in Paris
Fellow street-style photographers paid tribute on social media.
Glenn O’Brien Memorial Draws Art, Fashion Crowd
O'Brien passed away in April at 70.
Glenn O’Brien Memorial Scheduled During New York Fashion Week
O'Brien's memorial will take place on Sept. 10.
French Actress Mireille Darc Dies
Her hairstyle might have inspired that of France's First Lady Brigitte Macron.
Marie Claire Founder Évelyne Prouvost Dies at 78
"When I think about the spirit of Marie Claire, I will always hear her voice," said editor in chief Anne…
Children’s Wear Designer Joan Calabrese Dies at 77
During the decades she worked in fashion, Joan Calabrese designed dresses worn by an assortment of well-known…