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  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Zandra Rhodes has led tributes to late fashion icon Pam Hogg

    The fashion world has been paying their respects to the late Scottish designer - who was known for dressing huge stars like Kate Moss, Debbie Harry and Beyonce - following her death this week.


    In a statement on Instagram, her family said: "The Hogg Family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Pamela. "We are grateful in the knowledge that her final hours were peaceful and surrounded by the loving care of cherished friends and family."

    Her cause of death has not been revealed, and while her age was never confirmed publicly, she was believed to have been in her 60s.

    Speaking to Vogue magazine, designer Zandra said: "Pam Hogg was an eccentric, dominant London character.

    "In the early 1980s, alongside the likes of BodyMap, Pam reinvented lycra catsuits and disco fashion.

    "In more recent times, she lit up London with her fantastic fashion shows at Freemasons Hall.

    "A prominent figure across the arts, fashion, and British music scenes. The fashion world won't quite be as vivid or rebellious now Pam is no longer with us. She will be greatly missed."

    British broadcaster Fearne Cotton replied to the family's statement on social media as tributes started to flood in.

    She commented: "Pam. Oh Pam. What a joy it was to know you. I'll miss you Pam."

    Andi Oliver added: "What a WOMAN!! The one and ONLY!!!"

    Menswear designer Kim Jones also offered some kind words, describing Hogg as a "warrior queen" who remained "strong right to the end".

    Bella Freud wrote: "How sad to think of the fashion world without her shining brilliance."

    Garbage led tributes from the world of music, hailing her as "our revered Scottish fashion queen".

    The band said: "The Iconoclastic and fantastic Dr Hogg may have left the runway but you will be found in the long and storied history of British fashion and in the imaginative, pioneering work of each and every young fashion designer who now dares to trail in your wake."

    They added: "The world has lost a bone fide original. A one of one. A jewel of a human being. You will be so missed dear Pam."

    Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes described his "dear friend" as a "fiercely creative designer".

    He wrote: "It was my great privilege to have known Pam for several decades as a dear friend.

    "She was a fiercely creative designer who carved out her own unique identity.

    "Mostly operating outside of the fashion system, she made extraordinary collections with minimal budgets, regularly hand-sewing many of the outfits herself.

    "There is a new star in the dark sky tonight, it will be the one that shines the brightest."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

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