The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
One of the country’s influential tastemakers, he oversaw the rapid expansion of Tiffany in the midst of seismic shifts in luxury retail.
Category: Deaths (Obituaries)
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Ann Blyth, Oscar-Nominated ‘Mildred Pierce’ Actress, Dies at 98
The New York Times – Film:
She was just 17 when she played Joan Crawford’s ungrateful daughter in the classic 1945 melodrama. It was the high point of a robust but short film career.
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Nigel Cabourn, Men’s Wear Designer Revered for Vintage Aesthetic, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The antithesis of fast fashion, his clothes were modeled on heritage garments and mostly made in his native Britain.
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Jerry Moriarty, Painter Whose Brushstrokes Elevated Comics, Is Dead at 88
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A self-described “paintoonist,” Mr. Moriarty created cartoons with spare dialogue that reminded his admirers of poetry or Samuel Beckett’s plays.
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David Clayton-Thomas, Lead Singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Music:
He was also the key lyricist of the Grammy-winning, genre-blending band, with hits like “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.”
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11 Essential Songs Shepherded by Clive Davis
The New York Times – Music:
The label boss, who died on Monday, had a passion for hits — especially ones he masterminded — during his formidable tenures at Columbia, Arista and J Records.
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Margaret Kerry, Body and Soul of Disney’s Tinker Bell, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Film:
A film crew and illustrator meticulously documented her pirouettes and pouts, giving substance to a character depicted previously as a spotlight onstage.