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Alber Elbaz

1961 - 2021

The late designer was one of the most beloved people in fashion, he helmed and reinvigorated Lanvin for 14 years and launched AZ Factory as his last venture.

Alber Elbaz
Fashion Week

Whither Lanvin?

The Lanvin collection missed the fragility, drama and optimism that defined the decadent clothes of the departed Alber Elbaz.  

Fashion Week

Whither Lanvin?

The Lanvin collection missed the fragility, drama and optimism that defined the decadent clothes of the departed Alber Elbaz.  


Fashion Week

A Mixed Bag

The buzzy designers behind Monse showed both their potential and limitations.

Fashion Week

A Mixed Bag

The buzzy designers behind Monse showed both their potential and limitations.


Fashion Week

Early in New York, Talent Amidst the Filler

Though New York Fashion Week has a bad rap for championing commercial labels, some designers proved their talent while others stumbled.

Fashion Week

Early in New York, Talent Amidst the Filler

Though New York Fashion Week has a bad rap for championing commercial labels, some designers proved their talent while others stumbled.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Zoe Communications, Clover Canyon, Zimmermann

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Zoe Communications, Clover Canyon, Zimmermann

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Fashion Week

Narrative and Neorealism

In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.

Fashion Week

Narrative and Neorealism

In today’s “société du spectacle,” fashion shows increasingly resemble brutally concise theatre, sampling everything from war to the cult of the derelict.


Fashion Week

Rough and Tough

Troubled times at Lanvin yield an appropriately turbulent men's collection from ​Lucas Ossendrijver.

Fashion Week

Rough and Tough

Troubled times at Lanvin yield an appropriately turbulent men's collection from ​Lucas Ossendrijver.


Financial Markets

Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’

Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.

Financial Markets

Renzo Rosso: ‘Galliano, Elbaz and Me’

Colin McDowell talks to the Only The Brave Group president about hiring a fashion exile and what's next for the former Lanvin creative director.


News & Analysis

The Year in Pictures 2015

From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.

News & Analysis

The Year in Pictures 2015

From major appointments to travelling shows, these were the standout moments and events that took place in fashion in 2015.


News & Analysis

Top 10 Newsmakers of 2015

BoF unveils the biggest stories of the year.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Newsmakers of 2015

BoF unveils the biggest stories of the year.


News & Analysis

Petra Flannery, Stylist to the Modern Stars

Known for zipping her clients Emma Stone, Claire Danes and Zoe Saldana into bold and atypical red carpet looks, the Los Angeles-based stylist shares her thoughts on the state of celebrity dressing.

News & Analysis

Petra Flannery, Stylist to the Modern Stars

Known for zipping her clients Emma Stone, Claire Danes and Zoe Saldana into bold and atypical red carpet looks, the Los Angeles-based stylist shares her thoughts on the state of celebrity dressing.


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