Liz Claiborne has Passed Away at 78

[Marco]

Liz Claiborne has Passed Away at 78.

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By: Marco



From ABC News: Fashion house founder Liz Claiborne has died

The Associated Press
NEW YORK Jun 27, 2007 (AP)

Fashion designer Liz Claiborne, whose styles became a cornerstone of career women's wardrobes in the 1970s and 1980s, has died, the company she founded said Wednesday. She was 78.
The cause of her death on Tuesday was not immediately known.

Liz Claiborne, who retired from the day-to-day operations in 1989, founded Liz Claiborne Inc. in 1976 along with second husband Art Ortenberg and Leonard Boxer. Their goal was to create a collection of fashions aimed at the growing number of women entering the work force.
"In losing Liz Claiborne, we have not only lost the founder of our company, but an inspirational woman who revolutionized the fashion industry 30 years ago," said Bill McComb, CEO of Liz Claiborne, in a statement.
"Her commitment to style and design is ever present in our thinking and the way we work. We will remember Liz for her vision, her entrepreneurial spirit and her enduring compassion and generosity," he said.

[Jewel]

It's very sad that she passed away. She was such an inspiration to other women to become leaders, in everyday life as well as in fashion. I have a lot of respect for her and her work.

[kitsch_k]

another legend passes away...she was really an icon. her name is known all over.

[DianneMK]

She ranks right up there with Coco Chanel in my eyes.Rest in peace Ms.Claiborne.

[Periwinkle]

I was so sad when I heard this news.

My mother loves Liz Clairborne so I have lots of LC items. Even my iPod video case is LC.

[dreamr802]

I love going to the Liz Clairborne outlets. I got so many cute things there that I love wearing to work.