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Obituaries
Korean Fashion Designer Kim Rieul, Who Dressed BTS, Dies at 32
The designer and entrepreneur had collaborated with Samsung Galaxy, McLaren and other brands.
‘Bling Empire’ Star and Designer Lynn Ban Dies in New York City
Born in Singapore, she created jewelry for Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj and Madonna.
Palm Beach Art Fair to Debut the Late Fashion Designer and Artist Mark Eisen’s Work
A leading designer in the 1990s, Eisen later switched tracks to focus on sculpture.
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Model Dayle Haddon Dies in Pennsylvania
The police investigation is continuing into the death of the Canadian-born model.
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Tribute Is Being Planned for Late Vogue Fashion Editor Polly Mellen
During her decades-long career, Mellen left her stylish mark at Harper's Bazaar, American <a…
Gian Paolo Barbieri, Italian Master of Photography, Dies at 89
He lensed advertising campaigns for the likes of Versace, Gianfranco Ferrè and Giorgio Armani, and…
Dallas Market Center’s Former President and CEO Bill Winsor Dies at 78
Winsor was still actively involved with the organization as chairman emeritus at the time of his death.
Intrepid Fashion Editor Polly Mellen Dies at 100
Direct and energetic, the former Vogue editor left her mark working with prized photographers like Richard…
Fashion Journalist Walter Greene Dies at 74
Greene spent his career championing Black designers, models, stylists and other creatives.
New Jersey Housewife Who Became a Top Fashion Model, Mary O’Brien, Dies at 96
Mary O'Brien was a familiar face in designer showrooms and in fashion advertising in New York for decades.
Police Investigation Into Walmart Worker’s Death Ends, but Workplace Inquiry Remains Active
The 19-year-old female employee's sudden death occurred in the store's bakery department.
Friends and Fans Celebrate the Verve of the Late Mary McFadden
Part tribute, part designer sale and part cocktail party, the Nov. 5 event reflected the designer's many…
Walmart Offers Counseling After Teenage Store Employee’s Sudden Death
Details about the 19-year-old former worker's life have been shared in a GoFundMe campaign for her family.