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Reinaldo Herrera, Husband of Fashion Designer Carolina, Dies at 91
Dashing and stylish, the Venezuelan-born Herrera was integral to choosing the "International Best Dressed…
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…
Fashion Designer and Ballroom Standout Abraham David Levy Dies
The 54-year-old multi-talented creative was popular with clients like Paris Hilton and drag performers.
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Ginette Moulin, Matriarch of the Galeries Lafayette Group, Dies at 98
A granddaughter of cofounder Théophile Bader, she played a key role in the department store's…
Susan Morgan Rolontz, Tobe Executive Editor, Dies at 91
Each season for decades, Rolontz would attend at least 100 fashion shows and visit scores of showrooms.
Edward Schachter, Richards’ Former Owner, Dies at 101
The retailer fled Nazi Germany as a child and bought an existing men's specialty store in Greenwich, Conn.…
Gail Sackloff, Champion of British Design, Dies at 80
A winner of the prestigious OBE Award, Sackloff maintained strong relationships in fashion and retail circles.
Remembering Rosita Missoni
From Milan to New York City, the designer was remembered and praised for her effervescent spirit and the…
Paolo Vitelli, Founder of Italy’s Azimut Yachts, Dies at 77
The entrepreneur's iconic boats have been coveted by the world's rich and famous for decades.
Model, Actress and Activist Dayle Haddon Dead at 76, Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The Canadian multi-hyphenate who set a blueprint for the modeling industry was found unresponsive on Dec. 27…
Edward ‘Eddie’ Haddad, Founder of Haddad Brands, Dies at 83
Under Haddad's guidance, the company bearing his name established a clear niche in the childrenswear and…
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…
Robert A. Unger, Leading Retail Design and Visual Merchandiser, Dies at 82
The highly talented and innovative retail executive was known for his out-of-the-box approach at the…
Eliane Heilbronn, Matriarch of the Family That Owns Chanel, Dies at 99
The lawyer founded Chanel's long-term private law firm and drafted the contract of Karl Lagerfeld in 1982.