The Passing of an Icon.
Founder of much loved British brand Casely Hayford and former creative director at Gieves & Hawkes, Joe Casely-Hayford, has passed away from cancer at the age of 62.
Initially gaining notoriety after graduating from Central Saint Martins and starting his eponymous label in 1984, Hayford took a step back from the industry for a number of years before returning in 2009 with his son by his side.
Caasley gained Survived by his son and co-designer to his eponymous brand, Charlie alongside his daughter Alice & wife Maria.






























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