Obituary: Silvia Kremer, Co-founder of Kremer Group
From 1975 to 2008, Silvia Kremer represented a number of denim brands, streetwear styles and preppy looks from her Kremer Group showroom at the California Market Center. She was one of the showroom building’s veteran tenants. On April 10, she died of a heart attack at the age of 71, said her son, Jim Kremer.
Henry Cherner, AIMS360 Managing Partner, 66
Henry Cherner, a Los Angeles pioneer in software programs for the fashion industry and an apparel industry veteran, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Sunday. He was 66.
Michael Cohen, co-founder of Michael Stars
Michael Cohen, co-founder of Michael Stars apparel line, passes away at age 79.
P.J. Salvage Founder and Creative Apparel Director, Mickey Sills, 55
Seven months after being diagnosed with cancer, the apparel veteran passed away on Jan. 28.
Surf Industry Veteran Lian Elyse Murray, 54
Surf-industry pioneer Lian Murray passed away at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., Nov. 3 after suffering from a severe asthma attack, according to a statement from her family. She was 54.
Buhler’s Werner Bieri, 60
Textile executive Werner Bieri died on Nov. 2 after a long battle with leukemia. He was 60.
Manhattan Beachwear’s Alan Schwartz, 67
Swimwear veteran Alan Schwartz died on June 8 following a battle with cancer.
Body Glove Co-Founder Bob Meistrell, 84
Bob Meistrell, who co-founded Body Glove International with his brother, Bill, died
Textile Representative Hank Pola
Hans (Hank) Pola died on May 27 after a short illness following a stroke. He was 78 years old.
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