Obituaries
Obituary: Elisa Rossetti, 85
With her husband, Renzo Rossetti, whom she married in 1954, she helped develop the Fratelli Rossetti footwear…
Brooks Thomas, Men’s Wear Merchant, Dead at 45
A memorial service is being planned for the longtime merchant who died at his New York City home on Saturday.
Kenneth Zimmerman, Kenar Cofounder, Dead at 63
Beginning with two employees, Kenar grew into a $75 million apparel company known as much for its provocative…
Paula Kent Meehan, Cofounder of Redken, Dies at 82
The beauty entrepreneur died Monday at her home in Beverly Hills.
Felix Dennis Dies at 67
The flamboyant founder of Dennis Publishing pioneered lad magazines and computer titles, later turning to…
Retail Giant Ed Finkelstein Dies at 89
The former chairman and chief executive officer of R.H. Macy & Co. died of natural causes at his home in…
Massimo Vignelli Dies at 83
Ambidextrous as he was in many disciplines of design, Vignelli spoke of the profession with the same degree…
Anthony Mazzola, Magazine Editor, Dead at 90
The former Harper's Bazaar and Town & Country editor was also the curator of Hearst Corp.’s fine art…
Decorator Betty Sherrill Dead at 91
The longtime society decorator died on Monday in New York.
Mark Shand Dies at 62
Duchess of Cornwall’s brother died in a New York hospital as a result of a serious head injury that he…
Larry Zarsky, Icon Partners Co-Founder, Dies
Handled licensing deals for Jessica Simpson, Usher, others.
Peaches Geldof Dies at 25
The model, writer and television presenter, and daughter of Bob Geldof and his late wife Paula Yates, was…
Marilyn Kawakami, Former Bridgewear Executive, Dies at 71
Over the course of her career, she was a pioneer in the bridge business and leader of several American and…
Norman Katz, Innerwear Executive, Dead at 88
The former president and chief executive officer of I. Appel Corp. was a prominent figure in the industry for…
Bunny Mellon Dead at 103
The great garden designer, philanthropist and WASP society icon died Monday.