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Stylist Melanie Ward Dies After Battle with Cancer

Ward shaped the grunge and minimalist fashion scenes and influenced major brands while serving 14 years as senior fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar.

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"As a creative, she inspired a generation without pretension, without ego, just with hard work and a dedication to her craft," said Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou of 10 Magazine.

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She will be remembered for her pivotal role in shaping the grunge aesthetic of the 90s and for her collaboration as Helmut Lang's muse and creative companion.

It was on his Instagram account that the news fell: Melanie Ward, a visionary stylist and iconic figure of the 1990s, died after a long battle against the disease. Very soon, the tributes multiplied: creators, my... Read more about Elle.fr

Vogue France pays tribute to Melanie Ward.

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Protothema broke the news in on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
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