Doris Fisher, co-founder of American retail giant Gap Inc. and a longtime supporter of the arts and education, passed away in San Francisco in 2026 at the age of 94.
Obituaries
Remembering influential figures whose contributions shaped the worlds of fashion, beauty, retail, and luxury through creativity, leadership, and cultural impact.
Italian designer Adriano Goldschmied, known as the “Godfather of Denim,” passed away at dawn on April 5 at a hospital in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. He was 82 years old, following a prolonged battle with cancer.
The ANDAM Fashion Awards, one of France’s leading initiatives supporting emerging designers, has announced its jury line-up for 2026, welcoming Burç Akyol, Jeanne Cadieu, and Lyas as new members.
Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian couturier, has died at his residence in Rome. He was…
On January 14, Italian fashion brand Diesel announced the appointment of Andrea Rigogliosi as its new Chief Executive Officer.
On November 1, Belgian designer Marina Yee, one of the pioneering members of the Antwerp Six, passed away after a battle with cancer. She was 67.
On September 10, Francesco Trapani, one of the leading figures in the Italian luxury industry, passed away at his home in Rome after an illness. He was 68.
On September 4, Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who transformed the fashion world in the latter half of the 20th century, passed away in Milan. He was 91.
On June 14, Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., passed away in New York, surrounded by his family. He was 92.
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