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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
Fashion Week

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.

Fashion Week

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top six fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Massimiliano Giornetti Quits Ferragamo

The creative director is leaving Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo.

News & Analysis

Massimiliano Giornetti Quits Ferragamo

The creative director is leaving Italian fashion brand Salvatore Ferragamo.


Workplace & Talent

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.

Workplace & Talent

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.


News & Analysis

Bouchra Jarrar Named Lanvin Women's Designer

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

News & Analysis

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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