Popular fashion designer Wendell Rodricks has passed away at the age of 59. Rodricks was known for creating designs that brought together the traditional with the relaxed Goan vibe.
Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks Passes away
He was very popular designer as well as Padma Shri awardee. Other than the designer field, he was also a well-known writer with popular books like “Moda Goa – History and Style”, his memoir “The Green Room” and “Poskem: Goans in the Shadows”.
Goa’s Health Minister Vishwajit Rane also tweeted, “Deeply saddened to hear about the sudden demise of my very good friend and designer, Wendell Rodricks. His excellency in his work & skills are irreplaceable & shall always be cherished. We will truly miss him. My heartfelt condolences to his family & dear ones,”
Other than that, he was also a well-known activist for social causes, the environment, and even for gay rights. In the year 2014, the Government of India conferred upon him the Padma Shri, which is the fourth-highest civilian award of India.
