Legendary Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg has died at the age of 66, her family announced on 26 November 2025.
They said she passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney, London, surrounded by loved ones and close friends. No cause of death was given.
“Pamela’s creative spirit and body of work touched the lives of many people of all ages,” they said in the statement.
“She leaves a magnificent legacy that will continue to inspire, bring joy and challenge us to live beyond the confines of convention.
“Pamela will continue to live in our hearts and minds. A glorious life lived and loved.”
Pam was a defining figure of the underground fashion scene in the 1980s. Born in Paisley, near Glasgow, she studied Fine Art and Printed Textiles at the Glasgow School of Art before earning a master’s degree at London’s Royal College of Art, an education that laid the groundwork for an original fashion voice.
Her first collection, launched in 1981 and titled Psychedelic Jungle, emerged from the creativity of London’s early-‘80s club and New Romantic scene. Pam quickly became known for acid-toned catsuits, sculptural silhouettes and bold, uncompromising style.
Over the decades, Pam’s designs were worn by everyone from Kylie Minogue and Rihanna to Lady Gaga, Björk and Debbie Harry. Her avant-garde catsuits, latex pieces and daring clubwear became synonymous with rebellion and theatrical glamour.
In the 1990s, she shifted gears and embraced her love of music. She joined bands like Doll and performing on stages across Britain.
After a period away from the runway, Pam returned in 2009. She staged audacious shows filled with vivid catsuits, colourful PVC garments and unapologetic attitude. Even in her later years, she remained committed to hands-on craftsmanship, reportedly sewing every piece herself.
Her final collection, Of Gods and Monsters (2024), channeled her deeply political instincts. Using recycled fabrics and provocative silhouettes, she addressed global injustices and social issues. Pam was always reminding the fashion world that creativity and conscience can, and should, co-exist.
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