Obituaries
Bijan Pakzad, Rodeo Drive Pioneer, Dies at 71
His exclusive showroom solidified Rodeo Drive’s reputation as a luxury shopping destination.
Sidney Harman’s Legacy
The 92-year-old Newsweek owner died on Tuesday night after being diagnosed with leukemia only a few weeks…
Stanley Siegelman, Former WWD Assistant Managing Editor, Dies at 87
In 2005, he co-authored “Fashion, Retailing and a Bygone Era: Inside Women’s Wear Daily,” a book that…
Obit: Sy Schreibman, 87
Owner of Schreibman-Raphael Inc., a high-end Manhattan furrier for over 60 years, died Friday morning.
Richard von Seelen, Men’s Wear Veteran, Dies at 75
Von Seelen spent his entire career in men’s wear, starting in the Sixties as a road rep for Hathaway Shirts…
Retailer Gene Lubin Dies at 88
Born and raised in New York, Lubin grew up in the men’s business.
Terry Thornton, Neiman’s Executive, Dies at 60
“Terry was a true gentleman and a terrific merchant,” said Karen Katz, president and ceo of Neiman Marcus…
Anita Bethel, FFG Photo Director, Dies at 57
A wake will be held today for Fairchild Fashion Group’s director of photography and imaging, Anita Bethel…
Shelly Musselman, Dallas Retailer, Dies at 59
Designers, retailers and others praised her style, passion and joie de vivre.
Joan Vass, Designer, Dies at 85
She was known for her iconoclastic spirit and inventive knitwear designs.
Obituary: Yossi Shachnovitz, 55
Yossi Shachnovitz, a longtime employee at Elie Tahari Ltd. and a close confidante of the designer, died of…
Max Alberg, Dead at 93
The longtime executive headed men's and boys' wear for Macy's.
Obit: Michael Belluomo, 64
Michael Belluomo, the former editor and owner of Sportswear International, died of undiagnosed cancer.
Fairchild Librarian ‘Tish’ Loughlin Dies at 92
Funeral services were held Monday at the Church of St. Saviour for longtime Women’s Wear Daily photo…
Sportswear Designer Robert Krugman Dies at 72
Robert Krugman, who designed casual women’s sportswear under his name and for the Ilya label, died on Aug. 9…