Fashion Designer Alber Elbaz, Who Revitalized Lanvin, Dies at 59

Alber Elbaz, celebrated for transforming Lanvin, passed away due to COVID-19. He was born in Casablanca and relocated to Israel at the age of ten, where he served in the military and later attended Shenkar College. In 1985, with $800 provided by his mother, he ventured to New York, beginning his career at a bridal shop before working with Geoffrey Beene. His experience included roles at Guy Laroche and as creative director at Yves Saint Laurent until 2000. He joined Lanvin in 2001, where he prioritized womenswear, boosting revenue by 60% from 2005 to 2007, and stayed until 2015. In 2016, he was honored with the Légion d’Honneur. This year, he introduced AZ Factory, emphasizing size-inclusive fashion. Elbaz sought to bring joy to the industry.