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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
News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.

News & Analysis

Franca Sozzani: 'I Respect When People Put Their Life in Front of Their Work'

The Vogue Italia editor on Dubai's fashion potential and what the future holds for the next generation of designers.


Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).

Global Markets

Euro Slip-Up

The Savigny Luxury index (“SLI”) recorded its best monthly performance this year, climbing almost 7 percent; close but not quite matching an impressive 8.6 percent rise in the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”).


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Elbaz Exits Lanvin, LVMH's Management Shuffle, Green to Chanel

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Elbaz Exits Lanvin, LVMH's Management Shuffle, Green to Chanel

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Workplace & Talent

Alber Elbaz: "I Hope that Lanvin Finds the Business Vision it Needs"

In a personal statement, Alber Elbaz has confirmed he was ousted from his position as the creative director of Lanvin after 14 years.

Workplace & Talent

Alber Elbaz: "I Hope that Lanvin Finds the Business Vision it Needs"

In a personal statement, Alber Elbaz has confirmed he was ousted from his position as the creative director of Lanvin after 14 years.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Giuseppe Zanotti, Tadashi Shoji

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: Giuseppe Zanotti, Tadashi Shoji

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


Fashion Week

Why Stage Fashion Shows?

Increasingly faced with a choice, designers have been embracing — or rejecting — the changing role of fashion shows.

Fashion Week

Why Stage Fashion Shows?

Increasingly faced with a choice, designers have been embracing — or rejecting — the changing role of fashion shows.


Fashion Week

A Lanvin Manifesto for the Digital Age

Alber Elbaz reflects on the role of designer as image-maker with a collection that produced some particularly memorable — what else? — images.

Fashion Week

A Lanvin Manifesto for the Digital Age

Alber Elbaz reflects on the role of designer as image-maker with a collection that produced some particularly memorable — what else? — images.


News & Analysis

Alaïa’s Approach

Colin McDowell sits down with Azzedine Alaïa to discuss his life, his work and the recently unveiled exhibition 'Couture/Sculpture: Azzedine Alaïa in the History of Fashion.'

News & Analysis

Alaïa’s Approach

Colin McDowell sits down with Azzedine Alaïa to discuss his life, his work and the recently unveiled exhibition 'Couture/Sculpture: Azzedine Alaïa in the History of Fashion.'


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Joan Didion, DSquared2, Menswear Shows

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Joan Didion, DSquared2, the menswear shows and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Joan Didion, DSquared2, Menswear Shows

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Joan Didion, DSquared2, the menswear shows and more.


Luxury

Galliano’s Return

In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.

Luxury

Galliano’s Return

In his much-anticipated debut for Maison Margiela, John Galliano presented a captivating, wonderland-like homage to artisanal skills, which suffered from a sense of déjà vu, but proved the designer’s creativity was still in one piece.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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