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Video: Az Factory presents SS22 collection

In this video, fashion label Az Factory is presenting its SS22 womenswear collection entitled Az Factory: Alber Elbaz Celebration at Paris Fashion Week (PFW). Watch the video below. Do you want to see more clothing collections? Click here to view the FashionUnited Marketplace. Video: IMAZtree.tv via YouTube Photo credit: Az Factory, Facebook

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AZ Factory to launch final collections designed by Alber Elbaz

AZ Factory has unveiled plans to launch two collections “fully finalised” by founder Alber Elbaz before his sudden passing in April, as well as a special tribute during Paris Fashion Week this autumn. In a statement, AZ Factory, the fashion start-up founded by Elbaz and Richemont, said that it would honour the late designer during women’s...

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Fashion industry pays tribute to designer Alber Elbaz

Tributes for the legendary fashion designer Alber Elbaz have been pouring in from the fashion community following the news of his tragic death over the weekend, following a battle with Covid-19. Elbaz, best known for rejuvenating Lanvin during his 14-year tenure, also worked at fashion houses including Yves Saint Laurent, Geoffrey Beene, and Guy...

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Alber Elbaz dies from Covid-19

Alber Elbaz, the designer best known for his feminine, whimsical collections at Lanvin, has suddenly died at the age of 59. Industry sources say Elbaz was ill with Covid-19 for three weeks. Elbaz had only recently launched AZ Factory, backed by Swiss-based luxury group Richemont. “We are devastated – Alber passed away from Covid after being in...

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Alber Elbaz returns to fashion with AZ Factory

Alber Elbaz marked his return to fashion with his start-up AZ Factory with a personality-filled digital presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week. Offering what he calls a “digital entertainment take on luxury,” Elbaz used his presentation to share not only his fashion creations but also the ethos of the company, “smart fashion that cares”. “...

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Alber Elbaz’s AZ Factory partners with Farfetch and Net-a-Porter

Alber Elbaz is making his long-awaited return to fashion as an invited guest member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode with his joint venture with Richemont, AZ Factory. In a statement, AZ Factory said it will present its first product stories as part of Paris Haute Couture Week on January 26 at 8pm CET, which will then go to...

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Alber Elbaz appoints CEO to new Richemont-owned venture

Paris-based designer Alber Elbaz has appointed Laurent Malecaze as the Chief Executive Officer of his new startup AZfashion. The company was formed in partnershp with luxury group Richemont at the end of 2019 and is yet to unveil its first womenswear collection. WWD confirmed the appointment: “Currently CEO of luxury retailer The Webster in New...

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Video: Alber Elbaz on staying creative in quarantine

In a series hosted on Business of Fashion's YouTube channel, founder Imran Amed discusses lockdown, creativity and more with currently quarantining fashion players. In this edition of the BoF Live, Amed talks with former creative director of Lanvin Alber Elbaz from lockdown in Paris, about finding inspiration during quarantine during the...

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Richemont gets ready to face LVMH’s growth by associating with Alber Elbaz

New York - The terrible enfant of French fashion and the Swiss group - the world’s third luxury player by capitalisation - have announced a collaboration. Richemont thus prepares himself to face an increasingly fierce competition to dominate the luxury fashion and accessories industry. At a time when LVMH has redoubled its commitment to...

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Richemont and Alber Elbaz announce partnership

Swiss luxury group Richemont and designer Alber Elbaz have announced a joint venture called AZfashion. Details of the new partnership have not been disclosed, but Richemont in a statement said AZfashion will be an innovative and dynamic start up, meant to turn dreams into reality.” The Swiss luxury group is keen to captivate a millennial...

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Inside look at the revered fashion house, Lanvin. Source: DatWAy, YouTube

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Lanvin confirms Bouchra Jarrar sudden departure

London - Bouchra Jarrar sudden, but not completely unexpected exit from her role as artistic director at Lanvin, caught the industry off guard Thursday afternoon. News first emerged late in the afternoon that the 46-year-old designer was set to step down from her role, only 10 months after she presented her debut collection for the luxury...