ASOS Co-Founder Dies Following Thailand Fall

ASOS has lost one of its founding designers. Quentin Griffiths, who played a role in establishing the British fashion brand in 2000, passed away in Thailand following a fall from a 17th-floor balcony in the seaside city of Pattaya on February 9, according to Thai authorities.ReutersOfficers stated that they discovered the body of the 58-year-old British national on the ground beneath his apartment and confirmed his identity as Griffiths. Authorities believe the initial findings suggest suicide, with no indication yet of another individual being in Griffiths' residence; surveillance footage reportedly shows no one entering prior to his fall. An autopsy is currently being conducted.

A friend from Thailand informed the police that Griffiths was worried about legal matters concerning his ex-wife, who is a Thai citizen, and documents related to these issues were found at his residence, according to the police. TheIndependentmentions that the wife's grievance comes from her claim that Griffiths took almost $675,000 from a company they co-owned. When asked about Griffiths, the UK's Foreign Office stated that they are supporting the family of a British citizen who passed away in Thailand.

Griffiths was the marketing director at ASOS prior to his departure in 2004, yet he continued to be a significant owner for many years. He played a key role in guiding the company, which was initially known as "As Seen on Screen," from a survivor of the dot-com era to a major player in e-commerce. TheGuardiannotes that ASOS fashion has been worn by notable figures such as Rihanna and Michelle Obama. (This content was created with the help of AI. Read ourAI policy.)

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