Spanish authorities investigate the suspicious death of ready-to-wear brand Mango’s founder Isak Andic

Spanish police are investigating the death of fashion brand Mango‘s founder, local media reported on Thursday. Isak Andic‘s death last December was initially attributed to an accident in the mountains but now his son is suspected.

Isak Andic died aged 71 in December 2024 in what the Spanish press had initially reported as an accidental fall during a family hike in north-east Catalonia. However, according to the daily El País, citing “several well-informed sources”, police now suspect homicide and are focusing on the possible role of his son, Jonathan Andic.

Jonathan Andic was alone with his father at the time of the accident, and his unconvincing account has “fuelled suspicion”, according to El País. “The witness contradicted himself, left grey areas, and described events that could not be reconciled with the findings of the Catalan police,” the same source revealed.

As for the testimony of Estefania Knuth, a professional golfer who was Isak Andic’s partner, it highlighted “the poor relationship between father and son”, according to El País.

The Barcelona daily La Vanguardia, also citing “well-informed sources”, reports that Jonathan Andic’s status shifted from witness to suspect in September, and that police are analysing the contents of his mobile phone.

The family said through a spokesperson that it was “confident of a swift conclusion to these proceedings and of the demonstration of Jonathan Andic’s innocence”, according to El País. The Catalan police could not be reached for confirmation at this stage.

Born in Istanbul, Andic moved to Barcelona with his family aged 14. He went on to found one of the world’s largest fashion groups, with around 2,800 stores worldwide.