Fashion is a world of creative flair, associated with glitz and glamour. But behind the catwalk curtains, beneath haute couture, lies a dark side.
From assassinations to illness, there have been many tragedies behind Chanel sunglasses.
Following the passing of Issey Miyake, here are some of the other tragic deaths that shocked the industry.
A tragedy that shocked the fashion world!
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Fashion is a world of creative flair, associated with glitz and glamour. But behind the catwalk curtains, beneath haute couture, lies a dark side. From assassinations to illness, there have been many tragedies behind Chanel sunglasses. Following the death of Issey Miyake, here are some other tragic deaths that have shocked the industry.
maurizio gucci
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Released in theaters last year, the biopic crime drama House Of Gucci is a sensational tale of murder, madness, glamour, and greed. On March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci, played by Adam Driver, was assassinated on the steps of Milan. He was shot three times in his but a hired hit by his despised ex-wife Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga). The film upset members of the Gucci family who were dissatisfied with his portrayal of Chief of Fashion.
Gianni Versace
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Two years after Gucci’s assassination, on July 15, 1997, world-famous Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead on the steps outside his Miami mansion by murderer Andrew Cunanan. The tragedy led to an outpouring of grief from showbiz circles, with Sir Elton John and Princess Diana among the mourners at his funeral.
Karl Lagerfeld
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The German designer died in Paris in 2019 at the age of 85 after losing a battle with pancreatic cancer. His trademark white hair and sunglasses look, as well as his sour tongue, made him an icon among many and controversial to others, but his cat Choupette It was the inspiration behind some of the designs.
Oscar de la Renta
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The native Dominican designer was a leading figure in the fashion world. He was a star favourite, and on his carpet he wore the outfits of many famous stars, including Sarah Jessica in his hoodie. He died in 2014 at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. After his death, Taylor Swift wrote:
Hubert de Givenchy
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Hubert James Marcel Taffin de Givenchy, the inventor of Casual Chic, died in 2018 at a Renaissance chateau near Paris. He was 91 years old. Audrey Hepburn became famous for playing the role of Holly Golightly in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s and was considered a pioneer of romantic his elegance.
kate spade
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On June 5, 2018, the famous handbag designer was found dead by his housekeeper in his apartment on New York’s Upper East Side. she was 55 years old. Before her suicide, she left her 13-year-old daughter Frances Beatrix a heartbreaking note that read: It was later revealed that she was suffering from undiagnosed manic depression.
Carla Fendi
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The Roman designer was one of the five sisters behind the legendary fashion house and was called the brains behind the iconic double F logo. She passed away in 2017 after battling an unspecified long-term illness.
alexander mcqueen
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On February 11, 2010, Alexander McQueen took his own life at the age of 40. His inquest revealed that he was suffering from depression and the death of his mother. As such, he took his own life after taking a cocktail of drugs the day before his death. to visit his mother’s grave.
Virgil Abloh
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He is the Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton and the first African-American to run a luxury French Maison. The barrier-breaking designer battled cardiovascular sarcoma, a rare cancer, for more than two years. In November 2021, he passed away at the age of 41.
Issey Miyake
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The Japanese designer passed away in August 2022 after a battle with cancer. Miyake is known for his innovative style and is also known for designing Apple guru Steve Jobs’ black turtleneck his jumper.
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