Spanish fashion designer Antonio Miró, a prominent figure in the industry, sadly passed away at the age of 74. Known for his innovative designs and business expertise, Miró suffered a heart attack six days ago and was in an induced coma before his passing.
Born in Sabadell, Barcelona in 1947, Miró began his career by opening his first store, Groc, on Barcelona’s Rambla Catalunya at just 20 years old. The success of his store led to the establishment of his own brand in 1979, which gained recognition on international runways in Paris, Milan, and New York.
A significant highlight of Miró’s career was being appointed as the official designer for all the outfits worn during the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992. He also collaborated with Ermenegildo Zegna during the 1990s, who distributed his brand’s products. Furthermore, Miró entered into a franchise agreement with Cortefiel, leading to the Antonio Miró Studio license. In 2007, Nuevos Valores Textiles, owned by the Arquero and Nassia families, partially acquired the brand.
In addition to his contributions to fashion, Miró also designed costumes for theater, film, and television productions, working with renowned filmmakers such as José Luis Gómez, Gonzalo Herralde, Bigas Luna, and Jaime Camino. Expanding his brand’s reach, the versatile designer also ventured into jewelry, accessories, perfumes, and furniture.
Miró received numerous awards throughout his career, including the prestigious Cristóbal Balenciaga prize for “best Spanish designer” in 1988 and the FAD medal from the Industrial Design Association in 2000. In 2003, he was honored with the “Antoni Gaudí, Moda Barcelona” Medal from the Gaudí Fashion Show.
While he later focused on interior design, Miró’s brand continued under the creative direction of Albert Villagrasa, who regularly presents collections at the 080 Barcelona Fashion event.
Antonio Miró’s passing is a great loss to the Spanish fashion industry. His legacy will serve as an inspiration for future generations of designers, and his significant contributions will be remembered.
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