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Martin Amis: ‘I’m Still Called the Bad Boy.’

The author, who died May 19 at age 73, was regularly interviewed by WWD throughout his career and in 2010…

Lester Gribetz, Master Merchant, Former Bloomingdale’s Vice Chair, Dies at 93

Gribetz had a keen eye for fashion, style and merchandise that would sell, plus a knack for identifying and…

Stylist, Designer and Television Personality Cristo Báñez Dies at 41 in His Homeland of Spain

The Spanish-born talent helped to modernize flamenco dressing.

Jean-Marc Gaucher, President and CEO of Repetto, Dies at 70

He saved the ballet shoe business in 1999 when the brand's popularity had declined after the death of its…

Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie Was Adidas Athlete

The athlete's management confirmed her death on Wednesday. She was 32.

Jean Amic, Former Givaudan CEO, Dies at 87

He was among the most dynamic and charismatic figures on the global perfumery stage in the second half of the…

Harry Belafonte, Singer and Activist, Has Died at Age 96

Belafonte passed away at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Obituary: David Wolfe, Preeminent Trend Analyst and Forecaster

Wolfe served as creative director of The Doneger Group for 25 years before retiring in late 2017.

Katie Gallagher Memorial Is Planned, as Homicide Investigation Continues

Friends, colleagues and mentors will celebrate the 35-year-old's life next month in Manhattan.

Eleanor Brenner, a Pioneer of Petites Fashion, Dies at 89

The native New Yorker never set out to have a career in fashion.

Fashion Journalist and Multitalent Michael Roberts Dies

The British-born creative excelled in journalism, the arts, children's books and other vocations.

Entrepreneur Myriam Ullens, Founder of Maison Ullens, Dead at 70

Her stepson reportedly has been charged with her murder after allegedly admitting to shooting the art…

Bagatelle CEO Michael Litvack Dies at 68

Under his leadership, the company grew from a leather outerwear firm to a full-service apparel resource.

Jack Benson, Longtime Apparel Manufacturer, Dies at 91

Benson, along with his father and brothers, owned Benson and Partners.

Richard Marcus, Former Neiman Marcus Chief Executive Officer, Dead at 84

In 1979, Richard Marcus took over the reins of the Dallas-based luxury retailer from his father, Stanley…