John Loring, longtime Tiffany & Co. design director, dies at 86

John Loring passed away this week in Palm Beach at the age of 86. He served as design director for Tiffany & Co. from 1979 to 2009 and was named design director emeritus after his retirement. He wrote numerous books about Tiffany, several edited by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis when she was at Doubleday.

Tiffany & Co. said it was “deeply saddened by the passing of John Loring, whose creativity and vision helped shape the House’s modern identity.” “For three decades, he served as Design Director of Tiffany & Co. and remained a devoted steward of its heritage, bringing its history to life through his writing and curatorial work while ensuring its legacy continued to inspire new generations,” the company added.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him. His legacy remains an indelible part of Tiffany & Co.’s story.” A Yale graduate, Loring had been New York bureau chief of Architectural Digest and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

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