Mango Founder Isak Andic Dies at 71: Fashion Industry Mourns Visionary Entrepreneur

Isak Andic, the visionary founder of the renowned Spanish fashion brand Mango, tragically passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday. Andic, a prominent figure in the global fashion industry, succumbed to injuries sustained in a hiking accident near Barcelona. While hiking with family members in the Montserrat caves, he slipped and fell from a significant height of approximately 150 meters.

His untimely demise has left a profound impact on the fashion world and beyond.

“Isak has been an example for all of us. He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, his inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to values that he himself imbued in our company,” Mango CEO Toni Ruiz said in a statement. “His legacy reflects the achievements of a business project marked by success, and also by his human quality, his proximity and the care and affection that he always had and at all times conveyed to the entire organization.”

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“His departure leaves a huge void but all of us are, in some way, his legacy and the testimony of his achievements,” he added. “It is up to us, and this is the best tribute we can make to Isak and which we will fulfil, to ensure that Mango continues to be the project that Isak aspired to and of which he would feel proud.”

Isak Andic was a Spanish businessman and the founder of the popular clothing retailer Mango. He was born in Turkey in 1953 and later moved to Spain. Andic opened the first Mango store in Barcelona in 1984, and the company quickly grew into an international fashion chain.

Isak Andic was known for his business acumen and his commitment to quality and affordability. He was also a philanthropist and supported various charitable causes.

Mango is a popular Spanish fast-fashion retailer known for its trendy and affordable clothing and accessories. Founded in 1984 by brothers Isak and Nahman Andic, Mango has grown into a global brand with a strong online presence and numerous physical stores worldwide. Mango offers a wide range of stylish clothing and accessories for both men and women at competitive prices. With stores in over 100 countries, Mango caters to a diverse international clientele.