Following the death of Mango Fashion Group founder Isak Andic, his son, Jonathan Andic, is being investigated.
Isak, 71, unexpectedly died in December 2024 during an accident, and 10 months later, Jonathan, 44, is reportedly being investigated as a suspect.
According to The Times, Spanish police are investigating Isak’s death as a possible homicide after he fell 300 feet to his death during a hiking trip with his son to the Montserrat mountains in Spain. On Friday, October 17, the publication noted that investigators are citing the testimony of Isak’s partner, Estefanía Knuth, who shared that Isak and his son had “strained relations.”
According to El País, police described “contradictory statements” and “grey areas” in two of Jonathan’s accounts, per The Times. The publication added that hiis version of the story did not align with forensic evidence found at the site.
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No evidence of foul play has yet to be found, per The Times.
The Andic family shared in a statement to the Spanish media, per The Times, “The Andic family has not commented, and will not comment, on Isak Andic’s death. It wishes to show respect for the ongoing proceedings and will continue co-operating fully with the authorities.” The message continued, “The family is confident that this process will end soon and that Jonathan Andic’s innocence will be proven.”
Isak’s death was announced in December 2024 via Mango’s site.
“The entire Mango family mourns the passing of our founder Isak Andic,” the site read. “It is with deep regret that we announce the unexpected death of Isak Andic, our non-executive Chairman and founder of Mango, in an accident that occurred this Saturday.”
“Isak has been an example for all of us. He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, his inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to values that he himself imbued in our company,” the statement added.
The message continued: “His legacy reflects the achievements of a business project marked by success, and also by his human quality, his proximity and the care and affection that he always had and at all times conveyed to the entire organization. His departure leaves a huge void but all of us are, in some way, his legacy and the testimony of his achievements. It is up to us, and this is the best tribute we can make to Isak and which we will fulfill, to ensure that Mango continues to be the project that Isak aspired to and of which he would feel proud. In these extremely difficult times we share the pain of the family as if it were our own.”
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Mango was founded in 1984 by Isak and his brother Nahman Andic. That same year, they opened their first store in Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia. The brand began to expand internationally in 1992 with its first shop in Portugal, and in 2000, it launched its online store.
Mango now retails for women, men, teens and kids, and sells home items. They sell everything from party attire to office wear, coats, sweaters, dresses and more.
Us Weekly reached out to the Mango Fashion Group for comment but did not immediately hear back.
