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.


The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.

The Big Paris Shake-Up: Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino
What lies ahead for the new creative configurations at Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Dior and Valentino? BoF examines the challenges and opportunities they face.

Wang, Ghesquière and More Support Apple in Patent War
Top fashion designers have signed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States to reject Samsung’s appeal in its legal battle with Apple over design patents.

Wang, Ghesquière and More Support Apple in Patent War
Top fashion designers have signed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court of the United States to reject Samsung’s appeal in its legal battle with Apple over design patents.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

What You May Have Missed This Week
BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?
From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.

At Creative Helm of a Fashion Brand, Which Configuration Works Best?
From brand-makers to dual-role CEO-cum-creative directors, fashion brands are experimenting with a range of creative configurations.

Neil Barrett: ‘It’s a Question of Constantly Perfecting Products That Men Buy Into’
With rigour and consistency, the designer has grown his independent business to a turnover of €90 million in 2015, up more than 50 percent from the year before.

Neil Barrett: ‘It’s a Question of Constantly Perfecting Products That Men Buy Into’
With rigour and consistency, the designer has grown his independent business to a turnover of €90 million in 2015, up more than 50 percent from the year before.

Why Dior Is Struggling to Replace Raf Simons
Christian Dior is struggling to find a creative director more than six months after the abrupt departure of Raf Simons.

Why Dior Is Struggling to Replace Raf Simons
Christian Dior is struggling to find a creative director more than six months after the abrupt departure of Raf Simons.

Report: Vaccarello to Replace Slimane at YSL, Says Source
French luxury group Kering is expected to imminently announce that Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello will be the new creative director of fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent.

Report: Vaccarello to Replace Slimane at YSL, Says Source
French luxury group Kering is expected to imminently announce that Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello will be the new creative director of fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent.

Massimiliano Giornetti Quits Ferragamo
The creative director is leaving Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo.

Massimiliano Giornetti Quits Ferragamo
The creative director is leaving Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo.

Why You Shouldn’t Launch a Label Straight Out of School
Fashion designers, investors, headhunters, editors and analysts make the case for getting work experience at an established brand before launching your own.

Why You Shouldn’t Launch a Label Straight Out of School
Fashion designers, investors, headhunters, editors and analysts make the case for getting work experience at an established brand before launching your own.

Bouchra Jarrar Named Lanvin Women's Designer
Bouchra Jarrar has been appointed artistic director of women’s collections at Lanvin, the company has announced.

Bouchra Jarrar Named Lanvin Women's Designer
Bouchra Jarrar has been appointed artistic director of women’s collections at Lanvin, the company has announced.
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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.




