Remembering the Individuals in Fashion and Sneakers That …

Style and sneakers lost plenty of amazing people in 2025. From world-renowned designers like Giorgio Armani who helped redefine men’s and women’s suiting over the past five decades to Hall of Fame coaches and longtime Nike execs like George Raveling, the impact of these individuals will live on for years to come.

We are Remembering the Individuals in Style and Sneakers That Died in 2025.

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Style

• Giorgio Armani (July 1934-Sept. 2025)

Armani is nothing short of a fashion industry icon. Upon founding his namesake label in 1975, his suits redefined men’s, and later women’s professional attire. Across his 50-year history, Armani’s work also infiltrated Hollywood, not only for the numerous stars who donned his designs on red carpets, but the characters who wore them in classics like Wolf of Wall Street and Casino. In 2024, the Armani codes were introduced to a new generation through its first-ever collaboration with Kith. On Sept. 4, he died in his Milan home at the age of 91.

• Rosita Missoni (Nov. 1931-Jan. 2025)

The Italian knitwear designer co-founded the namesake luxury label in 1953 alongside her husband Ottavio. Her colorful designs became a defining characteristic of Missoni and Italian-made clothing for decades. On Jan. 1, she died in her home in Sumirago, Italy at the age of 93.

• Melanie Ward (Nov. 1931-Jan. 2025)

The revered London stylist helped redefine style in the ‘90s through her minimalist approach. Notable collaborators included Helmut Lang, Kate Moss, Kim Jones’ Dior, and many more. In 1995, she also joined the American edition of Harper’s Bazaar as its senior fashion editor, a position that she held for 14 years. Ward died at age 64 after a battle with cancer.

• Pam Hogg (Jan. 1951-Nov. 2025)

The Scottish designer was a key figure in London’s post-punk era. Her vibrant designs were defined by details like rivets, feathers, and embellishments. Lady Gaga, Kylie Minogue, and Björk were among the stars who have worn her pieces over the years. She died of pancreatic cancer at a hospice facility in East London. She was 74.

• Paul Costelloe (June 1945-Nov. 2025)

Dublin-born Costelloe most notably worked as Princess Diana’s personal designer from 1983 until her death in 1997. He died peacefully in his London home surrounded by his wife and seven children. He was 80.

• Marina Yee (April 1958-Nov. 2025)

Yee was a member of the revolutionary group of avant-garde designers known as the Antwerp Six that redefined Belgian fashion throughout the ‘80s. She died of pancreatic cancer at age 67.

• Lynn Ban (May 1972-Jan. 2025)

Ban was a Singaporean jewelry designer whose designs were worn by pop stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna. She also appeared in the Netflix reality series, Bling Empire: New York. She died at her NYC home following complications from a brain injury she sustained during a ski trip in Aspen. She was 52.

• Frank Gehry (Feb. 1928-Dec. 2025)

The architect became world-renowned for his post-modern works that included the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Foundation Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, and more. Following a brief respiratory illness, he died at his Santa Monica home at the age of 96.

Sneakers

• Fletcher Sanders (July 1989-Dec. 2025)

Sanders was a store manager and buyer at Sneaker Politics who helped shape the Louisiana establishment into one of the premier sneaker boutiques in the country. He was beloved by countless members of the streetwear community. Sneakers were his life, so was Louisiana.

• George Raveling (June 1937-Sept. 2025)

Raveling left a major impact on both basketball and sneakers. His NCAA coaching career spanned three decades before he retired in 1994 and became Nike’s global basketball marketing director. Michael Jordan famously credited Raveling with encouraging him to sign with Nike while each was a part of the 1984 Olympic team—Jordan as a player and Raveling as an assistant coach. He died at age 88 following a battle with cancer.