Mango Founder Isak Andic Passes Away at 71 After Accident
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Isak Andic, the founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, died at 71 in a hiking accident near Barcelona. Born in Istanbul, Andic moved to Catalonia in the 1960s and opened Mango's first store in 1984, growing it into a leading European fast fashion company. Tributes poured in from business leaders and politicians, highlighting his strategic vision and leadership. Mango, with 2,700 stores in 120 markets, aims to expand to over 3,000 stores by 2026, continuing its model of affordable, trend-responsive fashion.
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