ブティック「ブラウンズ」を立ち上げた小売界のパイオニア、ジョーン・バースタイン氏が金曜日に100歳で亡くなった。ファッション界で「ミセスB」の愛称で知られた同氏は、ロンドンの店舗を通じて英国の新進デザイナーや国際的なブランドを積極的に支援した。遺族がその穏やかな最期を公表し、わずか数か月前には100歳の誕生日が盛大に祝われたばかりだった。
ジョーン・バースタインCBE（大英帝国勲章受章者）が金曜日に息を引き取ったと、息子のサイモン・バースタイン氏と娘のキャロライン・ハモンド氏が声明で発表した。遺族は「私たちの素晴らしい母が……穏やかに旅立ったことを深く悲しみつつお伝えします」とコメントしている。今年2月にはイビサ島の自宅で100歳の誕生日を迎え、愛する人々に囲まれながらスウィング・バンドの演奏に合わせてダンスを楽しむ姿も見せていた。バースタイン氏には2人の子供、7人の孫、7人のひ孫がいる。
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Beatriz de Moura, founder of Tusquets Editores and key figure in Spanish publishing, has died in Barcelona on Friday aged 87. The publisher announced her death on social media, describing her as a 'brilliant and unprejudiced woman, cosmopolitan and combative'. She led the imprint for over four decades, now owned by Grupo Planeta since 2012.
Victoria MacKenzie-Childs, co-founder of the MacKenzie-Childs home decor brand, died on March 4 at age 77, her family announced. The artist was known for her whimsical, hand-painted ceramics featuring the signature Courtly Check pattern. She and her husband built the company in upstate New York before losing it to bankruptcy in 2001.
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Dr Carol Ann Barbara Green, a dedicated horsewoman and former national equestrian coach for Bermuda, passed away on 11 February at the age of 79. Known for her passion for horses and mentoring riders across disciplines, she left a lasting impact on the equestrian community. Her career spanned teaching, competing, and international coaching.
Loewe celebrated the arrival of its first collection at Bergdorf Goodman with a dinner at The Odeon in lower Manhattan. Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, New York natives now based in Paris, hosted the event attended by actors and fashion figures. The department store's windows featured a full Loewe takeover unveiled the day before.
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Bev Cox, a resident of On Top of the World, showcased her unique clothing creations at her debut fashion show on March 3. The event took place at the Broad Stripes Golf & Social Club in Summerfield, featuring models from the community. Cox expressed gratitude to participants and attendees for their support.
Bloomingdale’s CEO Olivier Bron and chief merchant Denise Magid hosted a party at Frame’s new headquarters in Beverly Hills to launch the retailer’s California Love campaign. The event, held two days after the Academy Awards, featured celebrities and highlighted the nonprofit Baby2Baby. Guests enjoyed champagne and margaritas while celebrating California style.
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Christine Ruiz-Picasso, widow of Paul Ruiz-Picasso and driving force behind the Museo Picasso Málaga, has died at 97 in her home in Provence, France. Museum sources confirmed her death on Monday. Her determination led to the gallery's opening in 2003, fulfilling Pablo Picasso's wish.