Pam Hogg, the Scottish fashion designer whose creations were worn by celebrities including Beyoncé, Kate Moss and Debbie Harry, has died. She was believed to be in her sixties, but never publicly revealed her age. Her family confirmed her passing in a statement, describing her as 'our beloved Pamela'.
Hogg spent her final hours at Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney, London, 'peaceful and surrounded by the loving care of cherished friends and family', the statement said. No cause of death was disclosed.
Tributes have poured in from the fashion and entertainment worlds. Broadcaster Fearne Cotton wrote on Instagram: 'Pam. Oh Pam. What a joy it was to know you. I’ll miss you Pam.' Menswear designer Kim Jones called her 'our warrior queen', while Garbage singer Shirley Manson hailed her as 'the Iconoclastic and fantastic Dr Hogg'.
Born in Paisley, Hogg studied Fine Art and Printed Textiles at Glasgow School of Art before attending the Royal College of Art in London. She launched her first collection, Psychadelic Jungle, in 1981, inspired by the strict dress code of the Blitz Club.
Her bold, futuristic and punk-inflected designs, particularly her signature catsuit, were worn by Kylie Minogue, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Björk, Grace Jones and Princess Diana, among others. In 2016, she designed the statuette for the Brit Awards.
Alongside fashion, Hogg was a musician. She performed with The Pogues and Debbie Harry, and was a member of the bands Rubbish and Doll. Her family said she leaves 'a magnificent legacy that will continue to inspire'.
