Loris Azzaro

Loris Azzaro (9 February 1933 – 20 November 2003) was a French-Italian fashion designer. He rose to prominence in the 1960s with his flamboyant dresses and he went on to become well known for his perfumes.

Early life and career Loris Azzaro was born to Italian parents in Tunis, Tunisia on 9 February 1933. He was teaching French and Italian in Tunis before he relocated to Paris, France in 1962.

Azzaro Early years In 1965, Azzaro opened his first workshop, designing bags, belts, and embroidered tops. Despite his popularity, Azzaro never designed haute couture clothing and was not a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.

Since the house’s founder died in 2003, Azzaro has been led by a series of designers, including Vanessa Seward (2003–2011), Mathilde Castello Branco (2011–2012), the duo of Arnaud Maillard and Alvaro Castejón (2013–2017), Maxime Simoëns (2017–2019) and Olivier Theyskens (since 2020). The brand was relaunched in 2017, when the house celebrated its 50th anniversary. From 2019, Azzaro staged coed couture shows.

Other activities At Baselworld in 2007, Azzaro launched its first jewelry line, done under license with Gay Frères.

Death Azzaro died from cancer at the age of 70 on 20 November 2003. He was survived by his wife Michelle Azzaro, two children, Beatrice Azzaro and Catherine Azzaro, and three grandchildren. His daughter Beatrice Azzaro ran his company, Couture Loris Azzaro.