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Obituaries

Eugenio Canali Dies at 91

The entrepreneur was honorary president of the Italian luxury menswear brand Canali and played a key role in…

Frederick Eberstadt, WWD Photographer, Dies at 97

The photographer, who worked with both WWD and Richard Avedon, also had a second act as a psychotherapist.

Fashion Designer Stevie Edwards Dies at 58

The Chicago-born talent's fashions were worn by Tiffany Haddish and other notables.

Barbara Ettorre, Journalist, Dies at 79

Her career spanned stints in Chicago as well as WWD and the New York Times.

George Kolasa, Fashion Communications Veteran and Cancer Fighter, Dies at 57

The New York-based professional set aside his own suffering to inspire others to overcome cancer and other…

Joan Kors, a True Designer Influencer, Dies at 84

The New York native modeled, created a signature home textiles business and served as a brand ambassador for…

Angus Cloud Dead at 25: Fez From ‘Euphoria’ Remembered

Cloud was known for playing Fezco "Fez" O'Neill on Max's "Euphoria" and for starring in fashion campaigns.

Suspect Charged With Murdering Fashion Designer Katie Gallagher

The 33-year-old has been indicted for a crime spree that has allegedly impacted 21 people.

Fashion Designer Christian Espiritu Dies at 89

The Filipino-born creative dressed Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, for state visits…

Fashion Designer, Cabaret Performer and Travel Journalist Jon Haggins Dies at 79

After gaining fame in fashion as one of the first major Black designers, Haggins excelled in other fields.

Remembering Fashion Designer Pepito Albert

The Filipino-born designer started his career in the U.S. and returned to the Philippines in the '90s.

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…

Designer Katie Gallagher’s Family Creates Archive in Her Memory

The late 35-year-old's fortitude struck a chord with many following her death last summer.

Alain Coblence, Attorney and Confidante to Leading Fashion Designers, Dies at 75

The cosmopolitan lawyer shared an appreciation for the arts with many of his clients.

Edward O’Sullivan, Celebrity Stylist, Dies at 52

O'Sullivan's contact list was a "who's who" of celebrities and fashion players.