Isak Andic, the founder of the renowned fashion chain Mango, tragically passed away on Saturday during a cave exploration near Barcelona. The 71-year-old reportedly fell into a 150-meter ravine while hiking in the Montserrat mountain region, leading to a significant emergency response effort. Andic was accompanied by family members, including his son, when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Isak Andic, Visionary Founder of Mango, Dies in Tragic Cave Accident
Isak Andic, Visionary Founder of Mango, Dies in Tragic Cave Accident
The billionaire fashion mogul's life ends prematurely while exploring near Barcelona, leaving a significant legacy in the industry.
Born in Turkey, Andic co-founded Mango with his brother Nahman in 1984 in Barcelona. The fashion chain has since expanded to nearly 3,000 stores across 120 countries, solidifying its place in the global fashion market. Forbes estimated Andic’s wealth at $4.5 billion (£3.6 billion).
Emergency responders, including a helicopter and specialized mountain units, were deployed after the accident was reported at around 1 PM local time. Mango’s current CEO, Toni Ruiz, expressed deep sorrow, stating that Andic’s legacy would live on among the company’s employees and aspirations for the brand. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez acknowledged Andic’s contribution to the fashion industry, commending him for elevating Mango to a global leader.
Catalonia's government president, Salvador Illa Roca, also expressed shock at the news, highlighting Andic's dedication to enhancing the region's reputation worldwide. Originally relocating to Catalonia in the 1960s, Andic served as a non-executive chairman of Mango at the time of his death. In the past year, Mango reported a turnover of €3.1 billion (£2.6 billion). Notably, Andic was considered to have a rivalry with Zara’s founder, Amancio Ortega, and the brand gained recognition in the UK after featuring British model Kate Moss as its face in 2011.
Emergency responders, including a helicopter and specialized mountain units, were deployed after the accident was reported at around 1 PM local time. Mango’s current CEO, Toni Ruiz, expressed deep sorrow, stating that Andic’s legacy would live on among the company’s employees and aspirations for the brand. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez acknowledged Andic’s contribution to the fashion industry, commending him for elevating Mango to a global leader.
Catalonia's government president, Salvador Illa Roca, also expressed shock at the news, highlighting Andic's dedication to enhancing the region's reputation worldwide. Originally relocating to Catalonia in the 1960s, Andic served as a non-executive chairman of Mango at the time of his death. In the past year, Mango reported a turnover of €3.1 billion (£2.6 billion). Notably, Andic was considered to have a rivalry with Zara’s founder, Amancio Ortega, and the brand gained recognition in the UK after featuring British model Kate Moss as its face in 2011.
