Obituary
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.
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Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie Was Adidas Athlete
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Jean Amic, Former Givaudan CEO, Dies at 87
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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…