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Liz Claiborne Dies

Liz Claiborne Died on Tuesday

Fashionista Liz Claiborne passed away on Tuesday, the company she founded announced today. She was 78.

Claiborne founded her company in 1976 with a goal of creating fashions for the growing number of women entering the workforce.

“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. “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.”

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