Obituaries
Ruth Staiman, The Fashion Office Cofounder, Dies at 51
Staiman started her career at Bloomingdale’s as an assistant fashion coordinator under the late Kalman…
Robert C. Greening, Department Store Exec, Dead at 78
In addition to his wife and son Michael, Greenberg is survived by his other children, Robert Jr., Patrick…
Joseph Gorga, Textile Executive, Dead at 90
The former vice president for Zenith Dyeing & Finishing Corp. in Paterson, N.J., died Tuesday at Ocean…
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Rodolphe d’Ornano Dies at 93
The former L’Oréal executive was credited with helping establish Lancôme in the United States.
Horst Rechelbacher Dies at 72
The sustainability-minded founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients died Saturday at his home after battling…
Industry Pioneer Arthur Ortenberg Dies
The cofounder of Liz Claiborne Inc. and wildlife conservationist was 87.
Floral Designer Michael George Dies at 66
As an insider to the fashion industry, George provided countless bouquets of his monochromatic and minimalist…
Raymond Weil Dies at 87
The “self-made man” founded the Swiss luxury watch brand in 1976.
Margaret ‘Peggy’ Traub Dies at 55
The cofounder of Adesso and daughter of Marvin Traub died of breast cancer Monday at her home in Brooklyn…
Vyto Palionis, Men’s Wear Executive, Dies at 46
G-III Apparel Group's senior vice president died Dec. 26 at his home in Seattle.
Geoffrey Randolph Webster Dies at 68
The former worldwide president of Givaudan-Roure Fragrances, died Monday at his home in Grasse, France.
Serge Rosinoer, Former Clarins Exec, Dead at 81
He is credited with helping grow Groupe Clarins into a multinational, diversified beauty powerhouse.
General Growth’s Matthew Bucksbaum Dies at 87
The former ceo and a cofounder of General Growth Properties Inc., died Sunday, Nov. 24. He was 87.
Mary Krug, Neiman Marcus Exec, Dead at 61
The longtime Neiman Marcus merchant died Sunday in a Dallas hospital following a brief illness, according to…
Aldo Coppola, Italian Hairstylist, Dies at 73
Known for his natural approach to styling and his savvy entrepreneurial attitude, Coppola has been a key…