Italian designer Adriano Goldschmied, a denim pioneer, dies at 82

Adriano Goldschmied, the ‘godfather of denim,’ has died at 82, leaving a lasting impact on global fashion.
He transformed jeans into a fashion staple and helped build brands like Diesel and Replay.
A pioneer in design and washes, he also championed responsible luxury, advocating fewer, better products, transparency, and sustainability in his final reflections on denim’s future.