Former Anne Klein designer Charles Nolan dies

NEW YORK - Fashion designer Charles Nolan, known to have a passion for American classics but skew them with a modern edge and personal touch, died on Sunday at age 53.

Nolan, who also was noted for his political interest, had battled cancer several years ago, and it came back this past fall and moved aggressively, said Maggie Savage, the vintage buyer for the Charles Nolan store in Manhattan's Meatpacking neighborhood.

The store was open on Sunday, said Savage, who added that its future was unclear but that she hoped it would continue.