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Obituaries

Yvonne Presser Dies at 78

She was a leading model in the Sixties for Norman Norell, Geoffrey Beene, James Galanos and other American…

Condé Nast’s Daniel Salem Dies at 87

Jonathan Newhouse, Condé Nast International chairman, called the French-born Salem, who served as chairman…

Sandra Seroy, Industry Veteran, Dies at 67

Max Mara, Brioni, Gianfranco Ferré, Luca Luca and Genny were among the companies that counted on her guidance…

Nicole Crassat, French Elle Fashion Editor, Dies at 78

Sources cited a heart attack as the cause of death.

Jacques Levy, Former Sephora CEO, Dies at 62

Among other honors, Levy was awarded a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur and was inducted into the World…

Obit: Debra Leipman-Yale, President of Arcade Marketing

Leipman-Yale, who was 55, most recently was responsible for all of Arcade Marketing’s operations.

Dahlia Brater, Showroom and Fit Model, Dies at 65

Brater worked with Bill Blass, Halston, Anne Klein and Geoffrey Beene, and was with Liz Claiborne the day she…

Sol Solk, Men’s Wear Retail Exec, Dies at 85

The longtime men's wear executive headed Grodins' merchandising.

Remembering Evelyn Lauder

Almost 1,500 people attended the funeral service to recall the triumphs and warmth of the late philanthropist…

Harold Leppo, Former Lord & Taylor Head, Dies at 74

During his tenure, Harold “Hal” Leppo was instrumental in the chain’s expansion from a regional to a national…

Steve Jobs, Retail and Publishing Innovator

Apple co-founder's lasting impact.

Hélène Rochas: The Beauty of Fashion

The death at 84 of Hélène Rochas, the celebrated Parisian beauty who helped to turn the house of Rochas into…

Mark Waldrop, SVP at Jones New York, Dies at 52

The senior vice president of design for knitwear for the Jones New York Collection had been with the firm for…

Albert Lidji, Lou Lattimore Owner, Dies at 89

With his eye for fashion, gentlemanly charm and dapper style, Lidji built the women's boutique into one of…

Betty Ford, Former First Lady and Feminist, 93

A staunch advocate for women's rights and equal rights, Ford spoke publicly in favor of abortion and…