* Link by link, chains forge fashion comeback Nov 18, 2009
Alber Elbaz designer for Lanvin used gold chains to accent shoes. Costume jewelry continues to be important, Downing says, especially in a challenged economy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
T: The New York Times Style Magazine to Host a Fifth Anniversary Celebration at The Standard, New York During New York Fashion Week Aug 15, 2009
The other set of covers will feature Ms. Mulligan on the Womens Fashion issue in one of five personas created by fashion designers Alber Elbaz, Nicholas Ghesquire, Marc Jacobs, Stefano Pilati and Miuccia Prada. The 10 unique covers are a first for T, as it brings together the talents of these renowned artists and fashion designers for this one-of-a-kind global celebration. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Quiet anti-conformity at Paris Men's Fashion Week Jul 1, 2009
" With the luxury industry worried over the economic crisis, top designers mixed and matched jackets and pants with a plethora of waistcoats and even T-shirts, putting the accent on wearability and durability. "We took our inspiration from the street, seeing what men want to wear," said Lanvin's highly-rated designer team, Dutchman Lucas Ossendrijver and Israeli Alber Elbaz. "This collection is anti-uniform," said Elbaz. "It is for men we know, men who love to dress. " "One day you wear... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Dior, Lanvin offer men new fashion freedom Jun 29, 2009
" Likewise, at another of Paris' emblematically elegant labels, the house of Lanvin, the accent was on modernity and liveability. "This collection is anti-uniform," said Lanvin men's Dutch designer Lucas Ossendrijver, who with the house's women's guru, Israeli Alber Elbaz, won resounding applause for the 2010 spring-summer show. "Before we explored softness, this collection is more dramatic, more edgy. This time we took our inspiration from the street, seeing what men want to wear," he added.... (Channelnewsasia.com)
The fashion model as muse, and what Bernie Madoff’s secretary saw May 7, 2009
A good model is always inspiring to the artist according to fashion designer Alber Elbaz, a sentiment echoed by many of his peers attending the annual costume gala. Even the seasoned fashion pros, more than familiar with gorgeous women in designer gowns and outrageous ensembles, were enjoying the eye candy. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Peter Schjeldahl: “Younger Than Jesus” at the New Museum. Apr 13, 2009
Ariel Levy discusses the designer Alber Elbaz. Oates, Lahiri on book tour, and more events involving New Yorker contributors. (New Yorker)
Jeanne Lanvin Apr 7, 2009
Alber Elbaz is now the head designer of the French fashion house. Sources. (Suite101.com)
Tee up the romance Mar 26, 2009
You can say you were inspired by Alber Elbaz. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Style)
PARIS FASHION WEEK: Sensual sobriety at Lanvin Mar 7, 2009
The clothes that the designer Alber Elbaz sent out were an ode to women - not that romantic, ethereal creature of male dreams but a modern woman who can take a curve-heel shoe in her long stride; one who needs a suit, with jacket belted above a slim skirt; and whose idea of exposure is a soft cowl swooping below a bared upper back. Lanvin has become a byword for modern glamour that responds to the female body, rather than controlling, or even torturing it. (International Herald Tribune)
Holiday countdown for luxury at a bargain Feb 8, 2009
Decorated in the colorful sketches of Alber Elbaz, who uses his pencils to create fashion designs for the house of Lanvin, 495. . (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
