Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies in Hiking Accident at 71

The billionaire fashion visionary fell 150 meters while hiking near Barcelona, leaving a legacy of global influence in the fashion industry.

Isak Andic, founder of the global fashion brand Mango, died on December 14, 2024, after falling into a ravine while hiking with family near Barcelona's Montserrat caves.
The Turkish-born entrepreneur started Mango in 1984 in Barcelona, growing it into a major international fashion retailer with a presence in over 120 countries and 2,700 stores.
At the time of his death, Andic was Mango's non-executive chairman and had a net worth of $4.5 billion, according to Forbes.
Mango CEO Toni Ruiz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez praised Andic's leadership and contributions to making Mango a global fashion leader.
Andic's death has prompted tributes from leaders and industry peers, highlighting his strategic vision and the indelible mark he left on the fashion world.