Mango’s Fashion Icon Succumbs to Tragedy

Isak Andic, Founder of Mango Fashion Chain, Dies in Mountain Accident

The founder of Spanish fashion brand Mango, Isak Andic, has died after falling off a cliff while hiking with his family in the mountains near Barcelona. According to Spanish media reports, Andic slipped and fell from the cliff.

Andic was born in Istanbul but moved to Catalonia with his family at the age of 14. He opened Mango‘s first store in Barcelona in 1984, which marked the beginning of a successful career for the company. Over the years, Andic played a crucial role in transforming Mango into one of Europe’s leading fast-fashion companies.

Andic’s contributions to the company were widely praised by its leaders and politicians. “Isak has been an example for all of us,” said Toni Ruiz, Mango CEO. “He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, inspiring leadership, and unwavering commitment to values that he himself imbued in our company.”

The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also paid tribute to Andic on social media, praising his hard work and business vision that transformed a Spanish brand into a global fashion leader. Salvador Illa, the head of Catalonia’s regional government, hailed Andic as “a committed businessman who, with his leadership, has contributed to making Catalonia great and projecting it to the world.”

A Look into Mango’s Success

Mango is a leading fast-fashion company that sells nearly 160 million items of apparel and accessories each year. The company offers both professional and casual styles and has 2,700 stores in 120 markets worldwide. In 2023, Mango set a record €3.1 billion ($3.2 billion) in sales, with plans to expand its store count to over 3,000 by 2026.

Mango’s success is largely driven by its ability to quickly adapt its production to the latest fashion trends while maintaining affordable prices. The company outsources its production mainly to low-cost Turkey and Asia, rather than establishing its own factories. This strategy has enabled Mango to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.