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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…

Yon-Ka Paris’ Françoise Mühlethaler Has Died

She and her sister reinvented the French professional skin care brand, which entered the U.S. in the 1980s.

Ronald Ruskin, Former Chairman and CEO of Gimbels, Dies at 91

Ruskin, who had a distinguished career in retailing, was also president of BATUS Retail Group.

How Tatjana Patitz’s Sensual Lip-sync in George Michael’s ’Freedom‘ Music Video With ’90s Supermodels Changed an Industry

The iconic supermodel passed away on Wednesday at 56 years old.

Dr. Robert Eugene Lefton, Trusted Adviser to Companies and Executives, Dies at Age 91

Robert Lefton was a valued adviser and friend to industry leaders in retail, beauty and health and other…

Japanese Couturier Hanae Mori Dies at 96

She was the first female Asian couturier to join the ranks of Paris Haute Couture in the 1970s and dressed…

Remembering Artist and Photographer Eric Boman

With a repertoire that extended far beyond fashion, Boman excelled in book publishing, cooking, gardening and…

Scandalous British Retail Tycoon Sir Ralph Halpern of Topshop Dies at 83

He took the Burton group's market value from 50 million pounds to 1.8 billion pounds during his tenure.

Designer Katie Gallagher: A Very New York City Story

Determined and resourceful, Gallagher liked to figure things out herself rather than be dependent on others.

Issey Miyake: A Look Back at a Fashion Maverick

He founded his design studio in 1970 and made it synonymous with colorful, practical and innovative designs.

Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73

The Australian singer and actress was best known for her role in the 1978 film "Grease."

Donna Karan Co.’s First President Julius Stern Dies at 97

Stern was best known as "Papa Julie" at the Donna Karan company, which he joined in 1984 after Donna Karan…

Groundbreaking Actress Nichelle Nichols Dies at 89

Nichols paved the way for Black female actors.

Milton Waldoff, 90, Famed Mississippi Retailer

Waldoff's was a family department store based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Interior Decorator Carleton Varney Dies at 85

Mentored by the esteemed interior decorator Dorothy Draper, Varney served as president of her company for…