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.


Chanel Appoints Virginie Viard as Karl Lagerfeld's Successor
The announcement muffled speculation about whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, whose passing was announced on Tuesday.

Chanel Appoints Virginie Viard as Karl Lagerfeld's Successor
The announcement muffled speculation about whether Chanel might seek out another big name to replace Lagerfeld, whose passing was announced on Tuesday.

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder
Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.

Chanel Faces Biggest Challenge Since the Loss of Its Founder
Lagerfeld reigned over Chanel since 1983 with indisputable authority, helping turn a storied haute-couture fashion house into a global megabrand with $9.6 billion in annual sales.

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director
Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director
Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.

The BoF Podcast: Alber Elbaz: ‘We Remain an Industry That Creates Dreams’
The former creative director of Lanvin addresses topics confronting designers today, from millennial consumers to the industry’s risk aversion.

The BoF Podcast: Alber Elbaz: ‘We Remain an Industry That Creates Dreams’
The former creative director of Lanvin addresses topics confronting designers today, from millennial consumers to the industry’s risk aversion.

Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss
This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Kylie Jenner Gives Ulta Beauty Some Gloss
This week, everyone will be talking about Ulta Beauty's first financial results since partnering with Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, Versace and Chanel's pre-fall shows in New York and Victoria's Secret's controversial television special. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

BoF Honours Stella McCartney with Global VOICES Award
Guests closed out the VOICES 2018 gathering at a Southwestern-themed gala celebrating one of fashion’s true sustainability pioneers.

BoF Honours Stella McCartney with Global VOICES Award
Guests closed out the VOICES 2018 gathering at a Southwestern-themed gala celebrating one of fashion’s true sustainability pioneers.

Inside VOICES 2018
The rise of big tech, the power of collaboration, a multifaceted understanding of the world and social activism were among the top topics at VOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.

Inside VOICES 2018
The rise of big tech, the power of collaboration, a multifaceted understanding of the world and social activism were among the top topics at VOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers.

Alber Elbaz on the State of the Fashion System
The superstar designer talked fixing the fashion system and reimagining his future at BoF's VOICES.

Alber Elbaz on the State of the Fashion System
The superstar designer talked fixing the fashion system and reimagining his future at BoF's VOICES.

Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream
Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.

Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream
Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.

Dior and Valentino Head to Japan
This week, everyone will be talking about Dior and Valentino's pre-fall shows in Tokyo, Dolce & Gabbana's worsening crisis and the state of New York Fashion Week's off-calendar experiment. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Dior and Valentino Head to Japan
This week, everyone will be talking about Dior and Valentino's pre-fall shows in Tokyo, Dolce & Gabbana's worsening crisis and the state of New York Fashion Week's off-calendar experiment. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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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.




