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Shoe designer Jan Jansen dies at 85

Shoe designer Jan Jansen dies at 85

Renowned Dutch shoe designer Jan Jansen has passed away at the age of 85 following a battle with cancer. Over a career spanning more than sixty years, Jansen became an internationally acclaimed figure known for his innovative and bold fashion designs. He received numerous prestigious awards throughout his life, including the Grand Seigneur Modeprijs and the title of Dutch Designer of the Year.

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