Walter Loeb, the Dean of Retail Analysts, Dies at 100
Walter Loeb, regarded industrywide as the “dean” of retail analysts and consultants, passed away peaceably Wednesday night at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Loeb was 100.…
Fashion Mourns the Loss of Afa Ah Loo, the Samoan Designer Killed at a “No Kings” March
On Saturday, Samoan fashion designer Afa Ah Loo—who was known for his distinctive and vibrant culture-based designs—was killed during what was supposed to be a peaceful “No Kings” march in…
Leonard Lauder, a Powerhouse in the Beauty World, Dies at 92
Leonard A. Lauder—a powerhouse executive within the beauty world, and the Chairman Emeritus of Estée Lauder Companies—has died at 92. Mr. Lauder passed on June 14th and was surrounded by…
How Brian Wilson Invented Vibes—and Everything Else You Need to Know About the Late Beach Boys Legend
And that’s just one record. If you’ve heard of any Beach Boys album—as opposed to their many hit singles—it’s likely 1966’s Pet Sounds, and what “Good Vibrations” did as a…
John Schumacher, Headed I. Magnin, Bonwit Teller, Dies at 94.
John Schumacher, former chief executive officer of Bonwit Teller and president of I. Magnin in the 1970s, died early Friday evening at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. Schumacher…
Pope Francis Dies at 88
The pope’s funeral, known as the “Missa poenitentialis,” will take place in St. Peter’s Square in front of pilgrims and delegates of the world’s governments, as well as being broadcast…