Isak Andic, Founder of Mango Fashion Chain, Dies at 71

Published On Dec 14, 2024, 6:32 PM

Isak Andic, the founder of the global fashion retailer Mango, passed away at age 71 after a hiking accident near Barcelona. He grew Mango from a local store selling T-shirts in the mid-1980s to a major international fashion brand, with over 2,000 stores worldwide. Under his leadership, the brand expanded into menswear and entered the U.S. market in 2006, with plans to increase its store count in the U.S. to 40 by the end of this year. His death has elicited tributes from various figures, including Spain's Prime Minister, reflecting his significant impact on the retail fashion industry.