Obituaries
Obituary: Susan J. Masterson, Former Ralph Lauren Exec
She was at Ralph Lauren until March 2011, where she served as vice president of accessories for Lauren by…
Giannino Marzotto Dead at 84
The heir of the Marzotto textile dynasty died on Saturday after battling cancer.
Marvin Traub, Retailing Legend, Dead at 87
The former Bloomingdale’s chairman and chief executive had been working up until June despite declining…
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George R. Hearst Jr., Chairman of Hearst Corp., Dies at 84
The oldest grandson of the late William Randolph Hearst suffered complications following a stroke.
Terry Mayer Dies at 89
She was a charming, generous woman who had a long career in fashion publicity and jewelry design.
Joseph M. Haggar Jr. Dies at 87
As head of Dallas-based slacks firm Haggar Corp. for two decades, he was instrumental in a number of…
Bloomingdale’s Barbara D’Arcy Dead at 84
The gifted interior designer worked for the retailer for more than four decades.
SA Legend Jack Mulqueen Dead at 69
One of the last of the true outsized characters of Seventh Avenue, he was at his height the charming king of…
Vidal Sassoon Dies at 84
The legendary London-born hairdresser revolutionized hairstyling by creating the geometric bob.
Martin Thomas Gatins, Cartier Executive, Dies at 61
Beyond his direct responsibilities, he was known within the company as a mentor to many junior executives.
Allen Tucker, Fashion Executive, Dies at 62
His career included stints as chief executive officer of Calvin Klein Menswear, Izod Lacoste men’s wear and…
Yvonne Presser Dies at 78
She was a leading model in the Sixties for Norman Norell, Geoffrey Beene, James Galanos and other American…
Condé Nast’s Daniel Salem Dies at 87
Jonathan Newhouse, Condé Nast International chairman, called the French-born Salem, who served as chairman…
Sandra Seroy, Industry Veteran, Dies at 67
Max Mara, Brioni, Gianfranco Ferré, Luca Luca and Genny were among the companies that counted on her guidance…
Nicole Crassat, French Elle Fashion Editor, Dies at 78
Sources cited a heart attack as the cause of death.