From a small shop, he had founded an empire. The Mango group, one of the largest in Europe in the clothing sector, announced on Saturday the accidental death of the founder of the Spanish brand, Isak Andic. “It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden death of Isak Andic, our non-executive chairman of the board and the founder of Mango, in an accident on Saturday,” Toni Ruiz, the chairman, said in a statement. general director of this company.
He did not provide further details on the circumstances of the death of this 71-year-old man of Turkish origin but the Spanish press claims that he lost his life following a fall during a hiking with several family members near Barcelona, Catalonia, northeastern Spain. “Isak was an example for all of us. He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an indelible mark through his strategic vision, his inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to the values he himself instilled in our company,” added Mr. Ruiz.
In post-Franco Spain, its Barcelona boutique responds to the desire for fashion and modernity
The beginnings of Mango date back to 1984, when Isak Andic opened his first store with the help of his older brother Nahman on Paseo de Gracia, Barcelona's famous shopping street, which was a huge success. Spain had just emerged from a decades-long dictatorship that ended with…
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