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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
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Op-Ed | Is Digital Imagery Creating Cut-and-Paste Fashion Trends?

The rise of high definition, highly accessible digital documentation is driving cut-and-paste fashion trends, argues Liroy Choufan.

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Op-Ed | Is Digital Imagery Creating Cut-and-Paste Fashion Trends?

The rise of high definition, highly accessible digital documentation is driving cut-and-paste fashion trends, argues Liroy Choufan.


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Summer Menswear in Paris a Relaxed Affair

PARIS, France — Menswear season in Paris brought the lofty catwalks back to the people, with a series of shows that twinned the glamor and energy of

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Summer Menswear in Paris a Relaxed Affair

PARIS, France — Menswear season in Paris brought the lofty catwalks back to the people, with a series of shows that twinned the glamor and energy of


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Lanvin Menswear Goes Stylishly Film Noir

PARIS, France — Lanvin's spring-summer 2014 menswear show evoked a feeling of being on a film noir set.

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Lanvin Menswear Goes Stylishly Film Noir

PARIS, France — Lanvin's spring-summer 2014 menswear show evoked a feeling of being on a film noir set.


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5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers

Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global fashion industry.

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5 of Fashion's Top Global Talent Spotters and Matchmakers

Today, BoF highlights five of the world's top talent spotters and matchmakers, behind-the-scenes influencers who are each experts in identifying and developing the best design and business talent in the global fashion industry.


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Power Moves | Thierry Andretta Leaves Lanvin, Michèle Huban to Take the Reins

PARIS, France — Thierry Andretta has stepped down as the managing director of Lanvin, a position he held since 2009. Michèle Huban, Lanvin's current

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Power Moves | Thierry Andretta Leaves Lanvin, Michèle Huban to Take the Reins

PARIS, France — Thierry Andretta has stepped down as the managing director of Lanvin, a position he held since 2009. Michèle Huban, Lanvin's current


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The Spotlight | Joe Richards

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Joe Richards, a young London-based designer who, after working for the likes of Céline and Dior, has debuted a women's collection under his own name, combining simplicity and sophistication for a modern, masculine effect.

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The Spotlight | Joe Richards

This month, the BoF Spotlight shines on Joe Richards, a young London-based designer who, after working for the likes of Céline and Dior, has debuted a women's collection under his own name, combining simplicity and sophistication for a modern, masculine effect.


Technology

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season

This season, the most successful fashion films broke away from the old template, embracing the unexpected plots, quirky music and bursts of humour that resonate with online audiences. Sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy BoF's Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season.

Technology

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season

This season, the most successful fashion films broke away from the old template, embracing the unexpected plots, quirky music and bursts of humour that resonate with online audiences. Sit back, turn up your speakers and enjoy BoF's Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season.


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Looking Back at a Historic Paris Fashion Week

Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her thoughts on the Paris Fashion Week collections.

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Looking Back at a Historic Paris Fashion Week

Today, Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, shares her thoughts on the Paris Fashion Week collections.


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Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture

PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton

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Colin's Column | Making the Case for a Modern Couture

PARIS, France — Strange people in the fashion world. Take Dior. The couturier who founded the house with money provided by Marcel Boussac, the cotton


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The Art and Science of Valuing Vintage

How to price vintage goods? The answer is part art, part science.

News & Analysis

The Art and Science of Valuing Vintage

How to price vintage goods? The answer is part art, part science.


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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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