Rosita Missoni (1931–2025), fashion house co-founder

Rosita Missoni was co-founder of the legendary luxury fashion house Missoni, along with her husband, .

Mary McFadden (1938–2024), fashion designer known for pleated gowns

Mary McFadden was a fashion designer known for her pleated goddess gowns and the special fabric she created to achieve a draped effect. 

Betty Halbreich (1927–2024), famed Bergdorf Goodman personal shopper 

Betty Halbreich was a New York City style icon as the longtime director of solutions at the city’s Bergdorf Goodman department store, where she was a personal shopper for celebrities and styled TV shows.

Peggy Moffitt (1937–2024), ‘60s fashion model

Peggy Moffitt was a model and actress best known for helping define the makeup-heavy, chopped-hair look of ‘60s fashion.

Waraire Boswell (1975–2024), fashion designer to NBA stars 

Waraire Boswell was a fashion designer known for his bespoke designs for NBA icons like LeBron James and . 

Roberto Cavalli (1940–2024), maximalist fashion designer

Roberto Cavalli was an Italian fashion designer known for his bold prints and inventive styles.

Martin Greenfield (1928–2024), tailor to the stars 

Martin Greenfield was a Holocaust survivor who became a prominent tailor specializing in dressing the elite, including six U.S. Presidents and such celebrities as , Shaquille O’Neal, , and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Iris Apfel (1921–2024), maximalist style icon

Iris Apfel was an interior designer who, late in life, became an icon of maximalist, boho style. 

Claude Montana (1947–2024), era-defining fashion designer

Claude Montana was a French fashion designer whose big-shouldered designs were formative to 1980s fashion.

Ira von Fürstenberg (1940–2024), princess, socialite, and actress

Ira von Fürstenberg was an Italian princess and mid-century style icon who had a film career in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Barbara Mullen (1927–2023), unconventional 1950s model

Barbara Mullen was a model in the 1950s whose slim frame offered a glimpse into the future of modeling.

Marc Bohan (1926–2023), Dior signature designer

Marc Bohan was a French fashion designer whose 30 years with Christian Dior made the line an icon of simple, elegant design.

Edward Sexton (1942–2023), tailor who helped define British rock style

Edward Sexton was a tailor and fashion designer whose work, sometimes in collaboration with Tommy Nutter, helped define the look and style of late 1960s and early 1970s British rock.

Jane Birkin (1946–2023), singer, actress, and model

Jane Birkin was a prolific British and French actress and singer, as well as the inspiration for the sought-after Birkin Bag from Hermès, one of the most exclusive accessories in fashion.

Mary Quant (1930–2023), pioneering miniskirt designer

Dame Mary Quant was a British fashion designer who pioneered 1960s styles including the miniskirt and hotpants.

Paco Rabanne (1934–2023), space age fashion designer

Paco Rabanne was a fashion designer known for his space age designs in unusual materials, such as metal and plastic.

Tatjana Patitz (1966–2023), one of the first supermodels

Tatjana Patitz was one of the original supermodels who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022), fashion designer who styled the punk movement

Vivienne Westwood was an influential fashion designer who shaped the look of punk and new wave with her designs for bands including the Sex Pistols.

Jule Campbell (1926–2022), editor behind the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

Jule Campbell was a pioneering fashion editor who was behind the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

Vanilla Beane (1919–2022), iconic hatmaker

Vanilla Beane was known as “DC’s Hat Lady” for the ionic hats she made for generations of the capitol’s women.

Roxanne Lowit (1942–2022), photographed art & fashion legends in rare backstage moments

Roxanne Lowit was an iconic fashion photographer known for her intimate behind-the-scenes images of models and other celebrities.

Rommy Revson (1944–2022), inventor of the scrunchie

Rommy Revson patented the ubiquitous hair tie now known as the scrunchie.

Hanae Mori (1926–2022), influential Japanese fashion designer

Hanae Mori was a fashion designer who combined Western fashion with elements from her native Japan as she dressed international superstars.

Issey Miyake (1938–2022), influential fashion designer

Issey Miyake was an influential Japanese fashion designer known for intricate pleats and signature perfumes.

Lyubov Panchenko (1938–2022), influential Ukrainian artist

Lyubov Panchenko was a Ukrainian artist and designer known for her influence on Ukrainian culture.

AJ Crimson (2022), celebrity makeup artist

AJ Crimson was the founder of AJ Crimson Beauty and a makeup artist to the stars.

Elsa Klensch (1933–2022), fashion journalist for CNN

Elsa Klensch was a fashion journalist who hosted “Style with Elsa Klensch” on CNN for more than 20 years.

Thierry Mugler (1948–2022), fashion designer who dressed Beyonce, Madonna

Thierry Mugler was a French fashion designer known for his avant garde haute couture, who created designs for celebrities including Beyonce and Madonna.

André Leon Talley (1948–2022), fashion icon and former Vogue editor-at-large

Andr é Leon Talley was the former editor-at-large of Vogue magazine and an icon of the fashion world.

Virgil Abloh (1980–2021), fashion designer for Louis Vuitton, Off-White

Virgil Abloh was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection and the founder of the Off-White fashion house.

Paul Van Doren (1930–2021), co-founder of Vans

Paul Van Doren was an entrepreneur who co-founded Vans, the iconic skateboarding shoe company.

Elsa Peretti (1940–2021), renowned jewelry designer for Tiffany & Co.

Elsa Peretti was an Italian jewelry designer whose notable pieces for Tiffany & Co. include her iconic “Bone Cuff” bracelet.

Jessica McClintock (1930–2021), fashion designer and owner of Gunne Sax

Jessica McClintock was a fashion designer who owned Gunne Sax, creating popular prom and wedding dresses for a generation of women.

Pierre Cardin (1922–2020), “Space Age style” fashion designer

Pierre Cardin was a French fashion designer who pioneered Space Age style in the 1960s, popularizing sleek, geometric designs.

Women's History Month: Legacies & Life Stories

Women accomplish amazing things every day, and that’s always worth celebrating. But in March, we take special notice of women’s achievements as we observe Women’s History Month.

Sy Sperling (2020), Hair Club for Men founder

Sy Sperling  was the founder of Hair Club for Men, a popular hair restoration company.

What to Wear to a Funeral (video)

This guide explains how to choose appropriate clothing for funerals and memorial services in today’s more casual world. It outlines respectful attire options for women, men, and children, with additional guidance for seasonal services, family members, and funerals with specific dress requests. Emphasizing modesty, neutral colors, and consideration for the grieving family, the article also clarifies what to avoid wearing and offers practical advice for situations where expectations are unclear. Overall, it helps readers balance personal comfort with tradition and respect, ensuring their appearance supports—not distracts from—the purpose of the service.

Joan Johnson (2019), co-founded pioneering black haircare company Johnson Products

Joan Johnson co-founded Johnson Products Company, the trailblazing black haircare line that included Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen.

Chris March (1963–2019), Beyonce costume designer and “Project Runway” favorite

Fashion designer and “Project Runway” fan favorite who went on to design for celebrities including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Prince, and Madonna.

Peter Lindbergh (1944–2019), photographer of supermodels

Peter Lindbergh was a fashion photographer who is credited with jump-starting the rise of the supermodel in the 1990s.

Gloria Vanderbilt (1924–2019), iconic fashion designer

The designer and socialite was also the mother of CNN's Anderson Cooper.

Karl Lagerfeld (1933 - 2019), iconic fashion designer

Karl Lagerfeld was a fashion icon who had been creative director at Chanel since 1983. He also served as creative director for Fendi since 1965, and he founded his own fashion line.

Hubert de Givenchy (1927–2018), fashion icon

Designed Audrey Hepburn's little black dress in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"…

Azzedine Alaia (1940 – 2017), fashion designer known as the “King of Cling”

Azzedine Alaia, fashion designer known for his clingy style in the 1980s, has died, according to The Associated Press. His death was announced on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. He was 77.

Lil Peep (1996–2017), musician combined emotional lyrics with hip hop beats

Lil Peep, singer, rapper, and fashion model, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 21.

Mychael Knight (1978–2017), "Project Runway" fashion designer

(AP) Georgia fashion designer Mychael Knight, who was a finalist on the popular TV competition show "Project Runway," died Tuesday at age 39.

Diane Nelson (1965–2017), pioneering female jockey

Pioneering female jockey rode more than 1,000 winners.

Meechy Monroe (2017), natural hair blogger

Meechy Monroe, a successful Chicago blogger who provided beauty tips and hair tutorials for black women with natural hair and then lost her hair to cancer, has died.

Oleg Cassini and the Jackie Look

Celebrated fashion designer Oleg Cassini dressed decades of top Hollywood stars, from to Renee Zellweger, to Taylor Swift.