Alber Elbaz died at the age of 59. Photo: Vogue. The information of designer Alber Elbaz’s death was confirmed by Compagnie Financìere Richemont – his joint venture partner in AZ Factory. Richemont founder and chairman Johann Rupert said in a statement on April 25: “I have lost not only a colleague but also a dear friend. Elbaz is one of the brightest and most beloved characters in the fashion industry. He has built a reputation, a talented person with a special vision. Alber Elbaz was born in 1961 in Morocco. He spent 14 years working for the Lanvin brand, from 2001-2015. At the end of October 2015, Elbaz left the position of creative director of the French fashion house. He was interrupted in the fashion industry for the next five years. Earlier this year, Alber Elbaz launched its collection at AZ Factory in the fashion sense Haute Couture Spring – Summer 2021 . This collection marks the return of Elbaz after a 5-year hiatus. The original Moroccan designer introduced the movie “Show Fashion” to launch this collection. At the beginning of the film, Alber Elbaz talks about his health condition and the disease he has suffered. Besides, Elbaz also talked about the friends in the fashion industry who reminded him to return such as Marc Jacobs, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Gabriela Hearst. Sai when he was a creative director for 14 years at Lanvin, Alber Elbaz wanted to make a difference. He teamed up with Richemont to launch his latest fashion venture. Through it, Elbaz wishes to create a lasting relationship between designers and consumers. Alber Elbaz contributed to make Lanvin shine on the world fashion map. Photo: Vogue.

Designer Alber Elbaz has just died at the age of 59, after suffering from COVID-19. Photo: theguardian.com The announcement of Richemont President – Mr. Johann Rupert stated: “I am extremely shocked and sad to hear that Alber has suddenly died”. Meanwhile, veteran fashion writer Suzy Menkes quoted Rupert’s Instagram post saying that the stylist Elbaz “left the world after a three-week struggle with COVID-19”. Elbaz passed away due to COVID-19 on April 24, but did not confirm reports that the designer was being treated at the American Hospital in Neuilly-sur-Seine, according to a spokeswoman for the Richemont Group. the suburbs of Paris (France). Designer Alber Elbaz, born 1961 in Morocco, is one of the most beloved figures in the fashion world. His talent is confirmed in 14 years working for the Lanvin brand (2001-2015) as a creative director. He has diligently restored the charm of the oldest French luxury fashion brand, by blowing bright colors into the classic Lavin designs. French President Emmanuel Macron praised designer Elbaz for “making France’s distinctive elegance shine around the world.” Meanwhile, Vogue (UK) magazine editor-in-chief Edward Enninful emphasized: “He He is one of the most creative, funniest men in fashion and has always been a pioneer in the industry. He is one of the most talented designers I’ve ever worked with – although he has always liked to call himself a ‘tailor’. At the end of October 2015, Elbaz left the Lavin fashion house and established partnerships with many other fashion houses, including the Swiss fashion group Richemont.