Scottish fashion designer and musician Pam Hogg, known for her punk rock style and luxury clothing popular with stars, has died, her family announced Wednesday on social media. He said he was “so sad to announce the death of our beloved Pamela,” captioning a photo of the designer in one of her white and gold outfits, platinum hair and signature lipstick.
“Pamela’s creative spirit and work touched many people, and she leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that will continue to inspire, bring joy, and encourage us to live beyond the boundaries of convention,” the family wrote.
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Designed by Pam Hogg in 2012 for model Lady Mary Charteris, this non-traditional wedding gown features a paneled satin bodice and tiered tulle skirt. Inspired by Hogg’s Notre Dames show, it took six months to complete and redefine the bridal wear. pic.twitter.com/eYraoldQ0e
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Many celebrities paid tribute to Pam Hogg on social networks, such as actresses Rose McGowan and Patricia Arquette, who called her an “interstellar diamond”, the rock group Blondie, or the designer Roksanda Ilincic, who praised her “extraordinary light and spirit”.
Without disclosing the cause of death, his relatives thanked staff at the care center in east London, where he was surrounded by “dear friends and family” during his final days. They also didn’t mention his age – which the designer has always kept secret – which the Guardian estimates is 66.
Born in Paisley, a Scottish town renowned for its textile traditions, Pam Hogg studied at the Beaux Arts in Glasgow and then at the Royal College of Art in London. He presented his first collection, Psychadelic Jungle, in 1981.
Often compared to Vivienne Westwood for her punk rock side, she is a symbol of London Fashion Week with her futuristic looks, bold hairstyles and crazy outfits, dressing stars like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Kate Moss and Lady Gaga.
One of the key pieces of the designer who combined irony, feminism and counterculture in his fashion shows was the skin-tight jumpsuit, like the one worn by Kylie Minogue in the music video “2 Hearts” (2007), in black and studded versions.
Passionate about music, Pam Hogg has played in many groups including Rubbish, who opened for several Pogues in the late 1970s, The Garden of Eden, or Doll, who opened for Debbie Harry, singer of Blondie, in the 1990s.
