The industry is reeling following the shock death of iconic Perth fashion designer Ruth Tarvydas.
Tarvydas, who was aged in her late 60s, was found dead on the street outside her East Perth apartment last week, according to reports.
Police spokeswoman Ros Weatherall told Fairfax Media that officers were called to an East Perth apartment about 8.30am on Friday.
Police found the body of Tarvydas on the ground below.
Weatherall said “there is no evidence of criminality” in regard to Tarvydas' death.
WA Police has said a report would be prepared for the coroner.
Tarvydas was best remembered for designing a risque red dress for Rebecca Judd in 2004, which she wore to the Brownlow Medal beside now-husband and AFL footballer Chris Judd.
In 2009, Tarvydas made international headlines when she was commissioned to design the national costume for Miss Universe contestant, Rachael Finch.
Tarvydas opened her first boutique in Perth in the 1960s and went on to build an empire which included boutiques in Paris, Malaysia and Sydney.
However, in 2012, Tarvydas was forced to appoint an administrator for her namesake label and close her King Street shop due to financial issues.
At the time Tarvydas had said high rental rates and ongoing roadworks had been the key issue which brought down her business financially.
The situation worsened last year when her company, RTI, was liquidated.
Tarvydas was able to maintain a retail presence in Perth through the generosity of businessman John Bond who offered the WA designer a shop in his Times Square development.
At the time, he said that, because of her iconic status, he expected her outlet to be a drawcard for Claremont and Times Square.