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Eugenio Canali Dies at 91

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

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.

Savile Row Tailor Edward Sexton Dies at 80

The tailor, who dressed The Beatles and shook up Savile Row with business partner Tommy Nutter, has died…

Jane Birkin Dies at 76

The singer, actress and style icon passed away at her home in Paris.

Master Perfumer Olivier Pescheux Dies at 57

The Givaudan master perfumer was behind the Paco Rabanne 1 Million scent and many acclaimed fragrances by…

Celebrity Makeup Artist Carmon Springs Dies

The multilingual, self-taught American worked with such celebrities as Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion…

Born x Raised Cofounder Chris ‘Spanto’ Printup Has Died

The designer was involved in a car accident on Sunday.

Stanley Kohlenberg, Veteran Beauty Executive, Dies at 90

Kohlenberg was known for his work with some of beauty's largest founders of the 20th century, from Charles…

Jessica McGuinty, Jessicurl Founder, Dies at 47

McGuinty founded the hair care brand for curly hair types, Jessicurl, in 2002.

Italian Photographer Paolo Di Paolo Dies at 98

The great reportage photographer documented the country as it emerged from World War II and portrayed the…

David C. Farrell, Retail Giant, Fierce Competitor, Dies at 89

Farrell built the former May Department Stores Co. into a powerhouse and was a mentor to many up-and-coming…

Harvey Alstodt Dies at 83

The Del Laboratories executive at one point helped Sally Hansen establish itself in a nail polish market…

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.