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Inventor Albert Elbaz, at the helm of the Lanvin house for 14 years, died on Saturday due to the consequences of Covid-19. President Emmanuel Macron praised “the designer who made French elegance shine around the world”.
No longer the fashionista with the eternal necktie that awakened Lanvin’s home. Albert Elbaz, 59, died on Saturday, April 24 from Covid-19.
“I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Albert (…) He was a man of exceptional warmth and immensely talented, and his vision is so unique, the beauty of his meaning and his compassion would leave an indelible mark, Johan Robert, president of Richmont Swiss luxury group, said in a statement.
Albert Elbaz distinguished the fashion world with his mini dresses, which were popularized by actresses such as Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller.
Macron pays tribute to the man who “forged the myth of French elegance”
“Anyone lucky enough to work with this amazing man knows that he was one of the funniest and funniest men in the business, and a true pioneer,” commented Edward Innenful, editor-in-chief of Instagram. Vogue Magazine British.
“C’était un homme apprécié de tous pour son humanité et son humor exceptionnel; c’était aussi un génie créatif admiré pour son style alliant féminité et modernité”, a tweeté François-Henri Pinault, PDG du groupe de luxe Kering (Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent).
President Emmanuel Macron commented in a press release on Sunday evening, “It will expand and enrich this line of designers who have forged the myth of French elegance,” praising “the designer who made French elegance shine around the world.”
On Twitter, British designer Stella McCartney praised her “tremendous talent” that “shattered tradition and covered millions of souls with happiness as they put on her creations.”
Ralph Toledano, President of the Haute Couture and Fashion Federation, said in a statement: “He has displayed unique beauty moments on the catwalks and throughout his career.”
At the helm of Lanvin for 14 years
Albert Elbaz was born in Morocco (born Albert) and began his career with American designer Geoffrey Penny in New York before he was hired by Guy Laroche. He then took over from Yves Saint Laurent in the French ready-to-wear line in 1998 before joining Lanvin in 2001.
On top of it for 14 years, the Israeli-American has successfully replaced the oldest French fashion house, founded by Jane Lanvin in 1889, in the skies of the fashion planet.
Emphasizes his style and vision of female fashion. A functional fashion that should accompany and enhance their body.
“Women are more independent, dare more. They do not depend on their husbands who give them a check to buy a dress. They also do not depend on a stylist (…) they have to accompany a piece of clothing .. you want to move with it, to live with it. Movement is essential to me, it is life. He stated this during an interview with the magazine. Express In 2008.
New start in 2019
In 2015, he was kicked out of Lanvin’s home. A brutal departure of the Creator from whom he will find it difficult to recover. In the following years, he was conservative, producing some collaborations here and there. He signed a special one with Tod’s on bags and shoes and one with Converse.
At the end of 2019, he collaborated with Swiss Richemont to launch his own brand “AZ Factory”, which he wanted “functional and fit for everyone”.
“It’s a new beginning. A luxury digital brand that relies on innovation and technology, but above all, a place to try new ideas and try new ideas,” he said.
A brief new beginning leaves the world in mourning, a few months after Kenzo died, he also died of Covid-19.
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