Obituaries
Former Fashion Editor Patricia Peterson Dies at 99
At The New York Times and Henri Bendel, Peterson challenged fashion norms and societal issues — sometimes…
Former ‘Project Runway’ Designer Identified as Fatal Victim in Shooting at ‘No Kings’ March in Salt Lake City
Arthur Folasa "Afa" Ah Loo was described by Salt Lake City, Utah, police officials Sunday as "an innocent…
Leonard Lauder, Legendary Beauty Executive, Dies at 92
Lauder built the beauty company founded by his mother Estée into a global giant.
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The Detroit native spent her career in fashion and helped introduce more designer labels to Michigan.
Jane Larkworthy, Well-known Beauty Editor, Dies at 62
Larkworthy, perhaps best known for her tenure at W Magazine, moved to Massachusetts during the pandemic and…
Paolo Boffi Dies at 85
The son of the firm's founder is credited with the internationalization of the luxury kitchens firm that took…
Christoph von Weyhe, Lifelong Partner of Azzedine Alaïa, Dies at 88
Known for his atmospheric depictions of Hamburg, the German artist cofounded the late couturier's foundation…
Australian Designer Aurelio Costarella Dies at 60
Western Australia's most celebrated designer showed at Australian and New York Fashion Weeks, before stepping…
Croatian Australian Model Lucy Markovic Dies at 27
The "Australia's Next Top Model" alum enjoyed a brief career working for, among others, Versace, Givenchy…
Australian Designer Perri Cutten Dies at 73
The designer started her company in 1981, when more women were entering the workforce.
New York Fashion Designer Kenny Bonavitacola Dies at 71
The American designer worked for Tadashi Shoji, Tahari and Perry Ellis among others, and had his own namesake…
Norman Salik, Who Placed Ray-Bans in ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 93
The former executive at Bausch & Lomb used product placement in Hollywood films and endorsement deals with…
Braydon Nelson, Celebrity and Editorial Hairstylist, Dies at 37
The hairstylist passed away March 13.
Childrenswear Store Owner Marcia Hecker Dies at 83
The mother of two opened her first Marcia's Attic boutique in 1972 and offered several European brands to the…
‘Project Runway’ Designer Sha’Vi Lewis Dead at 38
Fellow "Project Runway" contestant Brittany Allen shared a tribute post.