The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He was one of the stars of the Cockettes, a psychedelic collective formed at the turn of the 1970s in San Francisco, that was short-lived but inspired generations.
Author: Penelope Green
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Paula Weinstein, Hollywood Veteran and Political Activist, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Film:
Raised by a McCarthy-era rebel, the producer and journalist Hannah Weinstein, she followed her mother’s path into movies and television, advocacy and action.
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Bruce Newman, Leading Man of Antiques, Dies at 94
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He oversaw Newel Galleries and its over-the-top treasures that embellished Broadway and Hollywood sets and the living rooms of movie stars and a first lady.
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Claude Montana, Fashion Designer Whose Look Defined the ’80s, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With meticulous tailoring and a taste for leather, he was the architect of the decade’s highly structured and eroticized tough chic style.
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Charles Stendig Dies at 99; Introduced Fanciful Furniture From Abroad
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For nearly two decades he traveled to factories throughout Europe, sometimes behind the Iron Curtain, to bring modern furniture to Americans.
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Joe Louis Dudley, Pioneering Hair Care Entrepreneur, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Starting in their kitchen, he and his wife at the time built a thriving company making beauty products for Black consumers. They also founded a string of cosmetology schools.
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Cecilia Gentili, Transgender Activist, Performer and Author, Dies at 52
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Once an undocumented sex worker and addict, she was a powerful advocate for marginalized people, and an irresistible story teller.