Alber Elbaz finally celebrates his ten years at one of the world's oldest French maisons, Lanvin. Elbaz marks his 10 wonderful creative years at the helm. Known as an 'emotional' designer who has his heart set on making women of the world happy through his distinct set of couture, Elbaz is critically-lauded for bringing femininity back into the forefront of Lanvin collections. Beyond the bow tie, he has reinvented costume jewelry into a modern chic must-have and made pleated dresses that are to die for.
Who is Alber Elbaz?
Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Elbaz moved to Holon, Israel with his family at the age of ten. After his stint in the military, Elbaz hung his combat fatigues for a shot in the fashion industry, he enrolled at the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Ramat Gan, Israel. On October 2001, history was made as Elbaz became part of Lanvin family after being fired from YSL. Elbaz also had stints at Italian fashion houses Krizia, Geoffrey Beene, and Guy Laroche. Alber Elbaz is known as one of the most influential modern fashion fixtures.
"I am always trying to put myself inside: Every dress I do, I think, 'If I were a woman, would I wear it?' - Alber Elbaz on his Women's Wear Daily interview.
Ironically, his big breakthrough from being fashion's jester into 'serious' designer was when Kate Moss flaunting her post-baby body was caught wearing one of his Lanvin pieces at a Manolo Blahnik exhibition. Suddenly everyone wanted a piece of Elbaz' Lanvin and Lanvin was suddenly once again the house in vogue.
As Lanvin toasts Elbaz' decade-long rule with a marvelous celebration of sorts- an anniversary fashion show, a golden catalog featuring 3,000 photographs that showcases the golden age of Alber Elbaz.
Who is Alber Elbaz?
Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Elbaz moved to Holon, Israel with his family at the age of ten. After his stint in the military, Elbaz hung his combat fatigues for a shot in the fashion industry, he enrolled at the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Ramat Gan, Israel. On October 2001, history was made as Elbaz became part of Lanvin family after being fired from YSL. Elbaz also had stints at Italian fashion houses Krizia, Geoffrey Beene, and Guy Laroche. Alber Elbaz is known as one of the most influential modern fashion fixtures.
"I am always trying to put myself inside: Every dress I do, I think, 'If I were a woman, would I wear it?' - Alber Elbaz on his Women's Wear Daily interview.
