Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg, known for her futuristic, androgynous designs worn by stars like Rihanna, Kate Moss, and Lady Gaga, has died.
Hogg’s boundary-pushing aesthetic, characterized by bold silhouettes, metallic tones, and a signature take on the catsuit, influenced decades of fashion and music culture. Her passing marks the loss of a truly original voice in British design.
Born in Paisley, Hogg studied Fine Art and Printed Textiles at the Glasgow School of Art before continuing her education at the Royal College of Art in London. she launched her first fashion collection, psychadelic Jungle, in 1981, inspired by the atmosphere of London’s Blitz Club and its strict dress code.
“I started making clothes when I was about five years old from all the hand-me-downs from neighbours – more wealthy neighbours but they probably weren’t that wealthy, just better off than us. And I was really formulating my look way back then,” Hogg told the BBC’s Kirsty Wark.
Her designs embraced futuristic beauty looks, bold hair, punk sensibilities, and a strong sense of androgyny. The catsuit became a signature element of her work, continually revisited throughout her career for artists including Minogue, Rihanna, and Lady gaga.
Supermodels Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer, and singers jessie J, Björk, Siouxsie Sioux, Grace Jones and Kelly Rowland were also among those who wore Hogg’s creations.
In 1989, Hogg opened her first standalone boutique on Newburgh Street, off Carnaby Street in London. Her designs were also favored by royalty; Princess Diana wore one of her dresses, and Princess Eugenie chose a custom Hogg design for Ascot in 2013.
Beyond fashion, Hogg’s creative talents extended to music. She was a musician herself, supporting Debbie Harry of Blondie and The Pogues, and founded the band Doll.
In 2016, Hogg designed the statuette for the Brit Awards, creating 13 trophies distinguished by her use of glitter and metallic tones.
Additional reporting by lola Schroer.
