The fashion world welcomes new talent and established names every year. Unfortunately, we also have to say goodbye to people who have had a lasting impact on the industry. FashionUnited honors fashion industry professionals who passed away in 2025.
January: Designer Rosita Missoni, photographer Oliviero Toscani
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of the famous Italian fashion house Missoni, has died at the age of 93. Together with her husband Ottavio, she laid the foundation for the iconic label, which is known for its colorful knitting patterns.
Oliviero Toscani, the Italian photographer behind Benetton’s iconic images, has died aged 82. Toscani broke with conventions. He combined fashion campaigns with social issues and thereby gained worldwide fame. His work permanently changed the way fashion and advertising meet.
February: Retail expert Christina Johansson
Christina Johansson, former board member of the Hamburg e-commerce company About You, has died at the age of 59. Johansson was valued for her strategic vision and leadership skills within the European e-commerce platform. There she significantly strengthened the growth and positioning of the brand.
April: Retail king Darshan Mehta
Indian trading magnate Darshan Mehta has died at the age of 63. Mehta was known as the “retail king” of India. He built the Landmark Group into one of the largest retail networks in the country. His legacy lies in the expansion of modern retail infrastructure in South Asia.
September: Designer Giorgio Armani and entrepreneur Francesco Trapani
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. Armani was known for his timeless elegance and his revolutionary “power suits”. He built a global empire and influenced both the international catwalks and the business world with his minimalist luxury.
The former CEO of the Italian luxury goods group Bulgari, Francesco Trapani, has died at the age of 68. Trapani was known for his visionary leadership in the luxury sector. His contribution to Bulgari’s international expansion had a lasting impact on the luxury industry.
November: Designer Paul Costelloe, Designer Pam Hogg, Designer Marina Yee
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe has died aged 80. Known for his elegant designs and work for royalty and celebrities, he had a lasting influence on British and international fashion.
Scottish punk rock fashion designer Pam Hogg has died aged 69. Hogg was known for her rebellious and bold designs, which shaped British punk and subculture in the 1980s and 1990s. Her creativity inspired generations of designers and artists.
Belgian fashion designer and member of the “Antwerp Six”, Marina Yee, has died at the age of 67. She was appreciated for her avant-garde style and her contribution to the international recognition of Antwerp fashion. Her work remains a source of inspiration for young designers.
December: Designer Antony Price
British fashion designer Antony Price has died at the age of 80. He was known for his work with rock musicians and the music industry’s iconic fashion. Price established fashion in the rock scene and worked for artists such as David Bowie and Mick Jagger, among others.
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