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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

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director

Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.

Luxury

Lanvin Appoints New Creative Director

Bruno Sialelli has been appointed as creative director of the French luxury fashion house.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Beauty

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.

Beauty

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


Luxury

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.

Luxury

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.


News & Analysis

Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream

Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.

News & Analysis

Tune In: #BoFVOICES 2018 Live Stream

Watch the inspiring talks of Stella McCartney, Alber Elbaz and more in real-time.


Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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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