Born in Turkey, Andic established Mango in 1984 with his brother Nahman in Barcelona. Under his leadership, the brand expanded to nearly 3,000 stores across 120 countries, with a reported net worth of $4.5 billion. The announcement of his passing elicited heartfelt tributes, including condolences from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who praised his contributions to the fashion industry. Mango CEO Toni Ruiz expressed that Andic's legacy would continue influencing the company's future endeavors.
Andic's impact on the fashion world was substantial, challenging other giants such as Zara's Amancio Ortega. He had recently stepped down as the non-executive chairman of Mango, which recorded a turnover of €3.1 billion in 2023. The thriving brand gained further popularity after enlisting British model Kate Moss as its ambassador in 2011, cementing its status in the UK fashion scene. The outpouring of grief and respect from both the business community and the public marks the end of an era for Mango and its committed founder.
Andic's impact on the fashion world was substantial, challenging other giants such as Zara's Amancio Ortega. He had recently stepped down as the non-executive chairman of Mango, which recorded a turnover of €3.1 billion in 2023. The thriving brand gained further popularity after enlisting British model Kate Moss as its ambassador in 2011, cementing its status in the UK fashion scene. The outpouring of grief and respect from both the business community and the public marks the end of an era for Mango and its committed founder.
