The Herrera family is going through a moment of deep mourning. Reinaldo Herrera, husband of the iconic designer Carolina Herrera and a key figure in her career, has died at age 91 In his home in Manhattan. His departure leaves an immense void in the world of fashion, in journalism and, above all, in the heart of those who knew him.
The news was confirmed by fashion expert Titina Penzini, who shared on her social networks an emotional message: “You will always be remembered with much respect and affection, Reinaldo. My sincere condolences to my dear Carolina, Mercedes, Ana Luisa, Carolina Jr., Patricia and the whole family.” Together with his words, a photograph of his with marriage Herrera evidenced the closeness and appreciation he felt for him.
A man behind a great woman, an unconditional partner
Beyond being Carolina Herrera’s husband, Reinaldo Herrera was a man of great influence in different areas. Venezuelan aristocrat, journalist and editor, his career was marked by elegance and discretion, two qualities that he also knew how to move to the firm that bears his wife’s name. For years, your work in Vanity Fair and in other specialized publications in fashion he made him a reference in the industry. It was also the promoter of the iconic lists of the best dressed people, where Carolina herself appeared in 1971, with just 32 years.
When both met, the designer was already the mother of two daughters, Mercedes and Ana Luisa, the result of her first marriage to Guillermo Behrens Tello. By marrying Reinaldo in 1968, his life took a different course. From the hand of her husband, Carolina Herrera consolidated her name in the fashion world. He was her first great support, the man who encouraged her to turn her innate elegance into a global brand. With his support, he managed to weave ties with the most influential personalities in the sector, a connection that raided the way to his consecration as an international prestigious designer.
Together, they also formed a family. Fruit of their marriage was born Carolina Adriana and Patricia Cristinawho, like their older sisters, grew surrounded by the creativity and talent of their parents.
A legacy of elegance and discretion
Reinaldo Herrera never sought prominence. His role was always that of a man who walked next to his wife, not behind. However, its influence was decisive in the success of the Carolina Herrera brand, whose sophistication and refinement seal largely reflects its own essence.
Pese a The sadness that seizes his familyits legacy remains intact. His discretion, his vision of fashion and his deep love for his wife and his daughters are testimony of a full life, lived with intensity and elegance.
The causes of his death and the family have not issued an official statement are still unknown. The truth is that with his departure an important chapter is closed in the history of fashion and in the life of one of the most emblematic designers of the last century.
From home in New York, where he spent his last days, Reinaldo Herrera leaves behind a legacy that transcends the catwalks and magazines. His memory will last not only in his family, but in those who knew him and in those who, without seeing it, admired the fundamental role he played in the construction of an empire of elegance.
