On This Day: May 30, 1986 – Fashion Designer Perry Ellis Passes Away at 46

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On This Day: May 30, 1986 – Fashion Designer Perry Ellis Passes Away at 46.

On this day May 30, 1986, acclaimed American fashion designer Perry Ellis passed away at the age of 46 due to AIDS related cancer. Known for redefining American sportswear in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Ellis brought a fresh, modern, and relaxed look to high fashion that influenced the industry for decades.

His designs blended comfort with sophistication and were widely embraced for their creativity and innovation. Ellis won multiple Coty Awards and was considered one of the most...
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