Obituary
Holly Adam, Former Men’s Fashion Director of Bloomingdale’s, Dies at 65
She passed away at the age of 65 from acute liver disease.
Iris Apfel, Singular Style Icon Who Inspired Generations, Dies at 102
Apfel, one of FN's most colorful cover stars and winner of the 2016 FNAA Icon Award, died on Friday at her…
Matrix Founder Sydell Miller Dies at 86
Along with her husband, Miller founded Matrix Essentials Inc. and Ardell.
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Douglas’ Jörn Kreke Dies at 83
Between 1969 and 2001, the executive built the beauty retailer into a European powerhouse.
Ginger Reeder, Neiman Marcus Executive, 64
By heading up corporate communications, Reeder took on a wide range of responsibilities and worked closely…
Hairstylist Angus Mitchell, Son of Paul Mitchell, Dies at 53
Mitchell took over as co-owner of John Paul Mitchell Systems following his father's death in 1989, and had…
Stacy Van Praagh, Former President of Alexander McQueen Americas, Dies at 52
In addition to McQueen, Van Praagh held leadership roles at Kate Spade, Oscar de la Renta, Fendi and Chanel.
Remembering Designer, ‘Captor of Ideas’ Maria Pergay, 93
The designer, who died in October, was known for sculpted steel creations that captivated Paris and were…
Celebrity Hairstylist Tim Rogers Dies at 51
Throughout his decades-long career, Rogers serviced clients including Adele, Roger Federer and Diane Sawyer.
Moschino Creative Director Davide Renne Dies at 46
The designer, hailing from Gucci, was named to the role last month and started in his new post on Nov. 1
Michele ‘Mickey’ Ateyeh Dies at 72
Among her jobs in the luxury world, Ateyeh was the business force behind the Angela Cummings jewelry brand…
Kevin Hurley, Senior Production Director for Penske Media Corp., Dies at 54
He had worked for Fairchild Publications for his entire 31-year career in media.
Jörg G. Bucherer Dead at 87
The chairman of the watch and jewelry retailer had sold the family business to Rolex in August.
Obituary: Retail Veteran Mark Shulman, 74
Shulman started his career as a young merchant at Bloomingdale's and rose fast to top positions across a…