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.
Power Moves | Wolford CEO Steps Down, Zuhair Murad names CEO
This week, Axel Dreher will succeed Ashish Sensarma as CEO at Wolford, while Zuhair Murad has tapped former Jil Sander CEO Alessandro Cremonesi to helm its ready-to-wear and accessories divisions.
Power Moves | Wolford CEO Steps Down, Zuhair Murad names CEO
This week, Axel Dreher will succeed Ashish Sensarma as CEO at Wolford, while Zuhair Murad has tapped former Jil Sander CEO Alessandro Cremonesi to helm its ready-to-wear and accessories divisions.
Report: Crisis Deepens at Loss-Making Lanvin
Sales have slumped at France's oldest fashion brand, with losses set to widen this year and staff worried about a strategy focused on cost cutting, sources have claimed.
Report: Crisis Deepens at Loss-Making Lanvin
Sales have slumped at France's oldest fashion brand, with losses set to widen this year and staff worried about a strategy focused on cost cutting, sources have claimed.
News Bites | Modern Dazed Acquires Nowness Stake, Kérastase On-Demand, Elie Top Online
In today's News Bites, a new joint venture between Modern Media and Dazed Media acquires a majority stake in Nowness, Elie Top unveils an innovative new digital platform, and Kérastase taps the experience economy.
News Bites | Modern Dazed Acquires Nowness Stake, Kérastase On-Demand, Elie Top Online
In today's News Bites, a new joint venture between Modern Media and Dazed Media acquires a majority stake in Nowness, Elie Top unveils an innovative new digital platform, and Kérastase taps the experience economy.
Ralph Toledano Exits Puig, Furla Appoints CEO
This week, Ralph Toledano resigned from his role as president of Puig's fashion division and chief executive of Nina Ricci and Jean Paul Gaultier, and Furla named Alberto Camerlengo as chief executive officer.
Ralph Toledano Exits Puig, Furla Appoints CEO
This week, Ralph Toledano resigned from his role as president of Puig's fashion division and chief executive of Nina Ricci and Jean Paul Gaultier, and Furla named Alberto Camerlengo as chief executive officer.
Urban Frothiness at Lanvin
Bouchra Jarrar repaired some of last season’s issues with overt transparency, but there’s still work to be done in getting this remix right.
Urban Frothiness at Lanvin
Bouchra Jarrar repaired some of last season’s issues with overt transparency, but there’s still work to be done in getting this remix right.
Is Lanvin Entering a Downward Spiral?
Controlling shareholder, 75-year-old Chinese media magnate Shaw-Lan Wang who is based in Taiwan, has been reluctant to invest in the brand for many years.
Is Lanvin Entering a Downward Spiral?
Controlling shareholder, 75-year-old Chinese media magnate Shaw-Lan Wang who is based in Taiwan, has been reluctant to invest in the brand for many years.
Can Complét Pull a Mansur Gavriel?
This month, our spotlight shines on Complét, a Tel Aviv-based accessories brand with global ambitions.
Can Complét Pull a Mansur Gavriel?
This month, our spotlight shines on Complét, a Tel Aviv-based accessories brand with global ambitions.
Alber Elbaz Turns Nose for Frederic Malle
Elbaz, for 14 years at the creative helm of Lanvin, France's oldest fashion brand, has created a perfume called Superstitious for the French perfume house Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle.
Alber Elbaz Turns Nose for Frederic Malle
Elbaz, for 14 years at the creative helm of Lanvin, France's oldest fashion brand, has created a perfume called Superstitious for the French perfume house Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle.
An Unfolding Dialogue at Lanvin
Bouchra Jarrar’s insistence on an innate compatibility with Jeanne Lanvin sounded like it was sidestepping the Alber Elbaz years. What will his jewel-toned’n’drape-lovin’ adherents make of this parade?
An Unfolding Dialogue at Lanvin
Bouchra Jarrar’s insistence on an innate compatibility with Jeanne Lanvin sounded like it was sidestepping the Alber Elbaz years. What will his jewel-toned’n’drape-lovin’ adherents make of this parade?
Yves Is Back at Saint Laurent
Despite focusing on "design, not styling," for all its low-cut, thigh-high zing, Anthony Vaccarello's debut played it safe.
Yves Is Back at Saint Laurent
Despite focusing on "design, not styling," for all its low-cut, thigh-high zing, Anthony Vaccarello's debut played it safe.
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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.
